New Bedford, Massachusetts
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 »
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 »
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 today that he’s considering a bid for the post during the […] Read more »
NEW BEDFORD — Years from now, a generation of West End youths may reminisce about their days playing basketball at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center. “This will be a place where memories are formed, where childhoods will be formed, where adults ultimately will be formed,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said Monday during a ceremony to reopen […] Read more »
NEW BEDFORD — Former Mayor Scott W. Lang this week issued a searing rebuke of state Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester, characterizing the commissioner as someone more interested in generating negative headlines than in working with school districts. Lang’s letter comes a week after Chester criticized the city’s school district for its failure to complete an […] Read more »
Letter from Scott W. Lang to Secretary Paul Reville regarding DESE collaboration with local school districts. Specifically, Scott Lang comments on Commissioner Chester’s proclivity for generating sensational headlines. February 8, 2012 Secretary Paul Reville Executive Office of Education One Ashburton Place, Suite 1405 Boston, MA 02108 Dear Secretary Reville: I am writing to […] Read more »