There will be a spaghetti supper fundraiser on September 14, at the 6th Bristol Club, 736 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford. The supper will be from 4:30 pm. to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Children 12 years old and younger eat for free. Read more »

By AARON NICODEMUS, Standard-Times staff writer This article appeared on September 09, 2005 in the Standard Times NEW BEDFORD — Scott W. Lang got into the mayor’s race late, but he is intent on making a serious run at Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz Jr. “I wouldn’t be in this race if I didn’t want to […] Read more »

 This article appeard Friday, Septmeber 9, 2005 on the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council The New Bedford Fire Fighters Association, Local 841, IAFF has endorsed Scott W.Lang for Mayor of New Bedford. The vote was taken after members met separately with 4 of the candidates for Mayor. Scott is the former attorney of the Local […] Read more »

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 »