There will be a mayoral debate at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford, on Thursday, September 8. The address of the Zeiterion Theatre is 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. The debate will be from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. The debate is sponsored by: The New Bedford Educators Association. Local 841 (International Association […] Read more »

By AARON NICODEMUS, Standard-Times staff writer This article appeared on September 08, 2005 in the Standard Times   NEW BEDFORD — Responding to constant criticism from challenger Scott W. Lang on the city’s crime problems, Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz Jr. has accused Mr. Lang of running for mayor to ensure that the city’s police and […] Read more »

There will be a cocktail party fundraiser on Wednesday, September 7, at Howland Place in New Bedford. The address of Howland Place is 651 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. The event will be from 6:30 pm. to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $100 per person. Read more »

As I have traveled throughout the neighborhoods of New Bedford, I have become more and more convinced that the number one issue facing our City, and on the minds of the voters is the sense of lawlessness that exists in the neighborhoods and the soaring crime rate that our citizens are subject to. Mayor Kalisz’s […] Read more »

By AARON NICODEMUS, Standard-Times staff writer This article appeared on September 05, 2005 in the Standard Times   NEW BEDFORD — Scott W. Lang, candidate for mayor, is calling on the mayor to stop “playing pre-election political games” with the construction of a new public safety building. Mr. Lang, who attended Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz […] Read more »

During the Mayor’s term in office, the Mayor has closed two police stations and relocated the downtown main police station to a former grocery store. Crime is rampant in the City. The Mayor’s plan to stem crime has been a complete failure. Again, crime is up dramatically for the first seven months of this year. […] Read more »

Primary Election The voting registration deadline for the Primary Election is September 14, 2005. General Election The voting registration deadline for the General Election is October 19, 2005. Read more »

This article appeared on August 25, 2005 in the Standard Times   The headline in The Standard-Times says it all, “Nine Candidates to Run for Mayor.” I am one of those nine. The question is, how do I distinguish myself from the other eight candidates in a way that convinces the voters that I am […] Read more »

There will be an organizational meeting on Wednesday, August 24, at the VFW Private A Poirier Post 3260. 281 Appleton Street, at the corner of Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. Read more »

Scott will be on WBSM, 1420 AM on Wednesday, August 17 at 4:00 p. Read more »