Distinguished Service Award recipient, the Honorable Scott Lang, Mayor of New Bedford (MA), addresses the graduates at Bridgewater State University’s 2012 Spring Commencement Convocation Read more »
UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Dr. Jean MacCormack and former New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang were honored Saturday as part of commencement exercises at Bridgewater State University. MacCormack, who is retiring next month, received an honorary doctor of public education degree and Lang was awarded BSU’s distinguished service award. You can read the remainder of this [...] Read more »
NEW BEDFORD – On the count of three, the rowers hoisted the eight-man shell high above their heads and rumbled down the metal ramp to the dock. A teammate bundled the oars like kindling and ran to catch up. The crew team lowered the boat gingerly into the water and they were on their way, [...] Read more »
Massachusetts fishermen’s earnings sank by 14.2 percent in 2011 — a record drop that some blame on the first full year of new federal catch limits, the Herald has found. “They’re just killing us,” said Plymouth fisherman Jim Keding, who sold his boat and downsized into a smaller home because he couldn’t make ends meet [...] Read more »
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are remarks by former New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 499 delivered on Vietnam Veterans’ Recognition Day, March 25. Today, I speak as a citizen of New Bedford and the United States. First, I want to once again recognize the tremendous service the military [...] Read more »
I sincerely appreciate Chapter 499 Vietnam Veterans asking me to speak this afternoon as part of the Vietnam Veterans’ Recognition Day Program. This is the seventh time that I have had the honor of speaking at this event. More importantly, it is a tremendous privilege to have worked on a constant basis with the Vietnam [...] Read more »
Appropriate, and carefully drafted government regulations create necessary parameters in all facets of our complex society. Unfortunately, in many instances, regulations which are archaic, or not well-grounded, stunt economic development opportunities, resulting in job loss, and thwart new growth potential for our communities. Fortunately though, business owners voice their specific concerns about onerous regulations, and [...] Read more »
Former New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang played down a news report Monday that he is considering running for governor in 2014. Lang, a Democrat, told the State House News Service his decision on whether to enter the race will ultimately depend on the way the field shapes up and whether he feels he can [...] Read more »
Political prognosticators musing about the field of possible 2014 contenders for the Corner Office can add Scott W. Lang to the list. The two-term New Bedford mayor who left office in January to resume a private sector legal practice told the News Service today that he’s considering a bid for the post during the next [...] Read more »
BOSTON — Political prognosticators musing about the field of possible 2014 contenders for the Corner Office can add Scott Lang to the list. The two-term New Bedford mayor who left office in January to resume a private sector legal practice told the News Service Monday that he’s considering a bid for the post during the [...] Read more »