Mount Pleasant Street Neighborhood Assoc... The Mount Pleasant Street Neighborhood Association has given its scholarship award in the name of Margret Tighe, one of the neighborhood groups founders. On August 31st 2011 at 6:30pm two young graduates received one thousand dollars each to pursue their dreams! The Margaret Tighe Scholarship, from the...

You must to be willing to serve.... What it means to be a councilor…this issue supersedes all issues as nothing else matters if you’re not willing to serve.   Constituent services “Constituent services” is a phrase that councilors use as a catch all job description. It essentially refers to the duties preformed by elected...

Parker Street Waste Site... The Parker Street Waste Site… As a resident of ward 3 my concern for the PSWS is divided into two major areas of focus; how will it affect the city’s overall financial future; how will we cope with the long term health impact the high school has already suffered? Health Concerns Citizens Leading...

Interview on NBTV...

If Casinos were an issue…... Does a casino make sense for ward 3?   The issue of a casino has been bandied about in political campaigns for at least the last 20 yrs, almost as long as commuter rail. Both issues have the potential for significant impact on the economic viability of the city and its commercial and residential tax...

Old Fashioned BBQ... New Bedford, MA: On July 30th 2011 the Committee to Elect Henry Bousquet Ward 3 city councilor held another very successful fundraising event This time at the family home of the candidate. The Old Fashioned Barbecue was hosted by Henry’s wife Theresa. Candidates must raise money to help defray the...