I am here to speak in favor of the Southcoast Rail project, which on March 15, 2017, filed a Notice of Project Change, which proposes to proceed with building a phase one route utilizing the Middleboro line. I want to thank Governor Baker, Chairman Straus and the local legislature delegation for their leadership and advocacy […] Read more »
Vietnam Veterans of America – Chapter 499 – Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
Good afternoon. It is fitting that the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremonies are held here at Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Historical Association at the New Bedford Military Museum. I believe that square inch per square inch, this is the greatest community Military Museum in the United States of America. This Museum is a sacred place. It […] Read more »
Scott Lang discusses the election of the DNC Chair.
Scott Lang discusses the election of the DNC Chair. Play the video (14 minutes). Read more »
The Democratic Party’s path forward
It has been over a month since the 2016 presidential election. For Democrats, the collective empty feeling and sleepless nights are still present. Why did the Democrats lose? Simply, it is because the Party nominated an unelectable candidate, who ran a terrible campaign, who lost to another unelectable candidate, who also ran a terrible […] Read more »
Veterans Day Speech
Welcome all Veterans and family members, good evening Veteran of the Year, Priscilla Fonseca. It is a great privilege for me to speak at the “Veteran of the Year” dinner. I want to thank you for your sacrifices made in service to our Country. Our liberty and freedom has been protected and secured by your […] Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on Why Gentrification is Not the Answer for New Bedford
Scott W. Lang dismisses claims that the city must gentrify to improve and develop, and argues New Bedford’s diversity and history of welcoming all is one of its greatest strengths. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on the Economic Goal for New Bedford and the South Coast
Scott W. Lang discusses what he believes should be the focus for New Bedford and the South Coast in the wake of the failed proposals that promised to bring development to the area. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Calls For Debate
Scott W Lang calls for vigorous debate and discourse on the issues facing the City of New Bedford and the Massachusetts South Coast. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Thanks To Those Who Support Him
Scott W. Lang explains why he decided to hold off in running for mayor of New Bedford this year and thanks those who have encouraged and supported him in suggesting he should have been a candidate. Read more »
Scott W. Lang Weighs in on the Practical Lessons from the Casino and Olympic Proposals
Scott W. Lang weighs in on the best way forward for the people of New Bedford in the wake of the failed casino and Olympics proposals. Read more »