Good early evening, my fellow citizens of New Bedford. Tonight is the last night of the first decade of the 21st century. New Year’s Day is everyone’s annual birthday. It may not be your actual day of birth, but it is the beginning of the next calendar year, and we all begin to focus on […] Read more »

Dear Citizens of New Bedford: I am running for re-election because I believe that New Bedford is a better place to live and raise a family, as well as a place to invest and grow a business, than it was the day I was elected to serve as your Mayor. I have strived to conduct […] Read more »

Good afternoon to the congregation of the International Church of the Nazarene, to Mrs. Elizabeth Chavier, to Pastor Manuel Chavier Jr., to all of Pastor Chavier’s children, family and friends, to all of you, our distinguished guests on this memorable day.  A special appreciation to the church’s inspirational choir.  Thank you for inviting me to […] Read more »

June 28, 2007 City Council President Leo Pimental and Honorable Members of the City Council City of New Bedford 133 William Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Dear Council President Pimental and Honorable Members: Please be advised that I have vetoed City Council paper 0002521, which was passed by the Council on June 18, 2007. I […] Read more »

June 25, 2007 City Council President Leo R. PimentalHonorable Members of the City Council133 William StreetNew Bedford, MA  02740 Dear Council President Pimental and Members of the City Council: I am vetoing the ordinances you presented to me, amending Section 2-61 of Chapter 2 and Section 2-47 of Chapter 2 as I have the following […] Read more »

June 25, 2007 City Council President Leo Pimental and Honorable Members of the City Council City of New Bedford 133 William Street New Bedford, MA  02740 Dear Council President Pimental and Honorable Members: Enclosed please find my veto of the City Council vote on June 14, 2007 permitting the demolition of 194 Riverside Avenue, a/k/a […] Read more »

REMARKS OF MAYOR SCOTT W. LANG New Bedford High School Commencement Speech June 14, 2007 Thank you, Meghan Leal, for the National Anthem. Before I begin my commencement address, I want to acknowledge Superintendent Mike Longo, Headmaster Donald Vasconcelles, the teachers and staff at the high school, all of the members of the School Committee, […] Read more »

Mayor Scott W. Lang’s Address at Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Bernadette “Bunny” DePina May 25, 2007 New Bedford, Massachusetts Thank you Father Stan Kolasa, parishioners, friends and family of Bernadette.  I want to acknowledge District Attorney Sam Sutter, City Councilors Brian Gomes and Viola Pina, School Committee member Ramona Silva, Judge John […] Read more »

May 31, 2006 The Honorable David Alves, City Council President Councilors Morad, Lawrence, DeMedeiros, Saunders, Pina, Gomes, Pimental, Gonsalves, Koczera, and Coelho 133 William Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 Dear Council President Alves and Members of the City Council: This evening, I respectfully submit to you the proposed budget for the City of New Bedford […] Read more »