Scott W. Lang
Scott W. Lang served as the 37th Mayor of the City of New Bedford
from his inauguration on January2, 2006 until January 2, 2012.
After serving three terms in office, Mayor Lang did not seek a fourth term. On January 3, 2012 he returned to his New Bedford law office, Lang, Xifaras & Bullard which is entering its 30th year.
Scott maintains a blog and routinely publishes opinions and remarks on current events at ScottWLang.com.
Articles by this Author
Attorney Scott W. Lang of New Bedford to speak at New Bedford Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee meeting on January 11
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 01/10/2013
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
Remarks by Scott W. Lang Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 499
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 03/26/2012
- Announcements & Press Releases
More importantly, it is a tremendous privilege to have worked on a constant basis with the Vietnam Veterans of Chapter 499 and all of our veterans and veteran organizations, on issues that affect veterans and their families in New Bedford and throughout our nation.
Please read the remainder of these remarks on Scott's personal website - HERE
Governor’s Regulatory Reform Will Create a Strong Economic Future
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 03/24/2012
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
Visit's Scott's blog (ScottWLang.com) to read the remainder of this opinion piece.
Scott Lang discusses his third term inaugural address and his hopes for New Bedford
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 01/17/2010
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
A New Bedford Casino: Recent Comments by Scott Lang
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 01/17/2010
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
Mayor Scott Lang - Election Night Gathering
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 11/3/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases
Election Night Gathering will be at:
The 6th Bristol Club
736 Ashley Blvd.
New Bedford, MA 02745
New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang - Voters Need to Turnout in Big Numbers on November 6th
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 10/9/2007
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
Re-Election Announcement - Mayor Scott W. Lang
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 09/26/2007
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
Campaign Announcement - Mayor Scott W. Lang
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 09/24/2007
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
I am proud to be running for re-election as Mayor of New Bedford. I ask for your support in my campaign and your vote on Election Day, November 6, 2007.
Mayor's Veto of City Council's vote to demolish Cliftex Mills complex
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 07/1/2007
- Economic Development , City / Town Governance , Historic New Bedford
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 / Town Governance
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 / Town Governance
New Bedford's Nativity Preparatory School Graduation
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 06/28/2007
- Education
New Bedford Gun Exchange a Great Success!
- By Scott W. Lang
- Published 06/28/2007
- Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Mayor Scott W. Lang - Comments on New Bedford Gun Exchange. A gun exchange was held in New Bedford, MA on June 22-24, 2007.

