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- Published 05/22/2007
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Re-Election Announcement - Scott W. Lang
- By Administrator Administrator
- Published 09/26/2007
- City Government
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.
Mayor's Veto of City Council's vote to demolish Cliftex Mills complex
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 07/1/2007
- City Government , Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization
June 25th, 2007 - Letter to New Bedford City Council from Mayor Scott W. Lang regarding his veto of City Council's vote to demolish Cliftex Mills complex...
Mayor Veto of Council's Change to City Charter regarding hiring authority and duties of legislative counsel
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 07/1/2007
- City Government
June 25th, 2007 - Letter to New Bedford City Council regarding change to City charter regarding hiring authority and duties of legislative counsel...
Mayor's veto of City Council's combining CFO position with back-door Legislative counsel pay raise
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 07/1/2007
- City Government
June 28th, 2007 - Letter from Mayor Scott W. Lang to City Council President Leo Pimental and Honorable Members of the City Council informing them of veto because the Council attached a raise for its Legislative Council to the ordinance...
New Bedford High School Commencement Speech - Remarks of Mayor Scott W. Lang
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 06/20/2007
- City Addresses
Remarks made by Mayor Scott W. Lang - New Bedford High School Commencement Speech given on June 14th, 2007.
State of the City Address - March 1, 2007 - Mayor Scott W. Lang
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 05/22/2007
- City Addresses
The State of the City Address given by Mayor Scott W. Lang on March 1st, 2007 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Memorial Day Remarks - Mayor Scott W. Lang - New Bedford, MA
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 06/1/2007
- City Addresses
It has been 139 years since General Order Number 11 was promulgated designating May 30, 1868 as a day for “the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance, no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way, arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.” General Order No. 11, Issued by General John Logan, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Mayor Scott W. Lang’s Address at Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Bernadette “Bunny” DePina
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 06/1/2007
- City Addresses , Public Safety
The murder of Bernadette DePina caused the people of New Bedford to take a very long, unvarnished look at the City, its values, and its sense of community. We saw raw anguish, but we also realized that Mrs. DePina’s death could be a turning point for New Bedford and its citizens.
Recent Articles
August 12, 2007 - Pastor Manuel Chavier Sr. Memorial Banquet
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 08/20/2007
- City Addresses , Volunteerism
Pastor Chavier led a positive life, and taught day to day positive life experiences, and taught and preached the lessons of the Bible in this manner and spirit. Let us all follow his continuing example to help shape and improve the lives of all of God’s children, starting here and now in the City of New Bedford.
State of the City Address - March 2, 2006 - Mayor Scott W. Lang
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 05/22/2007
- City Addresses
The State of the City address given by Mayor Scott W. Lang on March 2nd, 2006.