NEW BEDFORD – Shane Burgo won the city council ... Voting for Burgo were councilors Derek Baptiste, Burgo himself, Naomi Carney, Maria Giesta, Gomes, Linda Morad, and Ryan Pereira.

NEW BEDFORD — Arthur “Pooch” Tavares ... knowing that Arthur had been ill. Councilor Derek Baptiste, who had made the motion to honor Tavares, said Wednesday, "It's a tough day.