Arthur Hirsch is a reporter for The New Bedford Light, focusing on local news and events in New Bedford, Massachusetts. With a keen interest in politics and community issues, Arthur covers stories ranging from city council races to budget debates, as well as stories related to crime and drug smuggling in the area.
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Arthur Hirsch's coverage focuses primarily on local government and politics in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He also covers evolving stories related to legal policy regulation, particularly around drug smuggling and addiction recovery.
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“We need a federal building … This is not Mayberry.” — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell criticizing the decision on WBSM radio
By: Arthur Hirsch
A new ballot-counting machine should make the job easier for the Elections Office, but otherwise presidential primary day is expected to generate little excitement.
By: Arthur Hirsch
Biden won 76% and Trump 79% in Tuesday’s primary, according to results released by the New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners.
Inmates’ letters to Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux offer a glimpse of life inside the House of Correction and the Ash Street Jail.
By: Arthur Hirsch
Builders complain of delays, nit-picking and aggravation with the city's building department, and Ward 6 Councilor Ryan Pereira wants to learn more.
By: Arthur Hirsch
City is still negotiating in a separate dispute involving South Coast Rail, arguing that it was underpaid for about eight acres near the so-called “Whale’s Tooth” parking lot off Acushnet Avenue.
Mayor asks AG to nullify the board’s vote to add member Christopher Saunders, due to an open meeting law violation.
By: Arthur Hirsch
An effort is unfolding on the South Coast to improve what some call the “continuum of care” — lining up the steps toward addiction recovery through various treatments and shelters.
By: Arthur Hirsch
A Business Improvement District — which collects fees from property owners to pay for services — is proposed for downtown New Bedford, revisiting an idea that went nowhere when it first surfaced 10 years ago.
By: Arthur Hirsch
“Services that residents count on every day — from public safety, to trash collection, to road and park maintenance, to water and wastewater services — together make up less than a quarter of the city’s budget.” — Mayor Jon Mitchell
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