Henry Bousquet
Henry is a New Bedford, Massachusetts native. He comes from a long line of city employees. He graduated from, St. Anthony Elementary, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School and then from Bristol Community College with an Associates Degree in Communications.
Henry is thirty-one years old and has two children. He and his wife Theresa (Tee) have been married for 6 years. They own a home in New Bedford. He has been working in restaurants most of his life. He’s owned Four Corners Breakfast on Nauset Street for two years and Cobblestone Restaurant in Downtown for the last four years. In addition to his Associates Degree Henry holds a Culinary Educator Certification and is a Culinary Instructor at GNB Voc Tech. He is also a student at Fitchburg State College earning his Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Education.
Henry has always had a passion for public service. As a business owner Henry jumped right into the non-profit volunteerism scene donating time, gift certificates, and services. He was a Board member at Downtown New Bedford Incorporated, is a SMILES mentor and an active alumni at BCC. His passion for the city of New Bedford and its future is evident in the pieces he writes for publications like NewBedford360.com, the Weekly Compass and his occasional editorials in the Standard Times. He decision to leave the entrepreneurial world and enter education supports his commitment to family and the future of this city.
Henry Bousquet can be reached at: Hoek7@aol.com
Henry is a candidate for New Bedford Councilor at Large in the upcoming 2007 election. Henry's Camapign website is located at: http://www.henrybousquet.com.
Articles by this Author
Henry Bousquet - Letter to the Editor the Standard Times (02-17-2013)
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 02/17/2013
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
I find it tragic and extremely disappointing that your
newspaper, the regions only daily, thinks that “news” of every kind should be
reported on with extreme bias. The people who subscribe to the Standard Times
deserve better.
The State of Ward 3
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 02/17/2013
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
Ward 3 is a diverse area of the city. It contains a wide range of properties. Industrial, commercial, residential; areas span the spectrum from Rockwell-ian suburban splendor to inner city two and three family housing, abandoned tenements, vacant mill space, and also encompasses the majority of the city’s public housing developments.
Councilor Ward 3 - Bousquet announces office hours
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 01/5/2012
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
Councilor Ward 3 Bousquet Announces office hours to begin on January 8th at the Shawmut Diner 943 Shawmut Ave New Bedford, MA 02746-1319 from 12 to 2pm.
Please come and invite your friends and neighbors to join our conversation about how to build this community and make quality of life better for all. "Bring your ideas and concerns and I will see if I can help you." says Bousquet ~ Contact Henry at 508-989-7487 or at henry@henrybousquet.com for more details.
Please come and invite your friends and neighbors to join our conversation about how to build this community and make quality of life better for all. "Bring your ideas and concerns and I will see if I can help you." says Bousquet ~ Contact Henry at 508-989-7487 or at henry@henrybousquet.com for more details.
Ward 3 Resident and local activist, Lance Gunberg responds to Dehner's campaign tactics and endorses the candidate who will make the biggest impact on the ward.
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 11/7/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
"As a resident of Ward 3 for more than 11 years, I have seen this area quickly deteriorate under our current ward councilor, Kathy Dehner. She has been MIA ever since winning her seat 4 years ago.
Absent at most council meetings. Invisible in her public public appearances. Unresponsive to phone calls and messages left. Out of touch with its residents.
Absent at most council meetings. Invisible in her public public appearances. Unresponsive to phone calls and messages left. Out of touch with its residents.
A Plan for Ward 3
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 10/12/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
Ward 3 is the most uniquely populated ward in the city. It contains areas of industrial and commercial properties. Its residential areas span the spectrum from Rockwell-ian suburban splendor to gritty inner city row housing, abandoned three tenements, and encompass the majority of the city’s public housing developments.
Thank you again for the opportunity to earn your vote
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 10/5/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
Thank you to the citizens of Ward 3 who have made it abundantly clear that the next representative of our ward must be someone who is hardworking and willing to take on all the challenges of office. It’s going to be an exciting couple weeks leading up to the final election on November 8th and I look forward to the opportunity to earn your vote.
Bullard Street Meeting Night, Sept.15th @630pm - New Bedford Mayoral Forum
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 09/6/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
The Bullard Street Neighborhood Association, The Rockdale Ave Neighborhood Association, Mount Pleasant Street Neighborhood Association, The Far North End Neighborhood Associations are combining their efforts to hold a forum for the public to meet, greet, and learn all about the candidates for the city’s top spot.
Mount Pleasant Street Neighborhood Assn. - scholarship award
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 09/4/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
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!
What it means to be a councilor...this issue supersedes all issues as nothing else matters if your not willing to serve
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 08/25/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
Constituent services is a phrase that councilors use as a catch all job description. It essentially refers to the duties preformed by elected representatives on your behalf and in your best interest. It could range from helping you arrange the pick-up of bulky items, getting a handicapped parking sign in from of your home, even appearing before a city board with you, in defense or support of an agenda item.
Does a casino make sense for ward 3?
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 08/13/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
New Bedford, MA: 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 base.
I want the people of Ward 3 to get to know me
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 08/11/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
The Committee to Elect Henry Bousquet WARD 3 City Council is announcing the launch of their new and improved website HENRYBOUSQUET.COM.
Committee to Elect Henry Bousquet is announcing the launch of their new and improved website
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 05/24/2011
- Announcements & Press Releases
“I want the people of Ward 3 to get to know me”… The Committee to Elect Henry Bousquet is announcing the launch of their new and improved website http://www.HENRYBOUSQUET.COM.
GUARDIAN ANGELS - NEW BEDFORD CHAPTER
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 07/29/2009
- Announcements & Press Releases , Public Safety & Law Enforcement
This Wednesday July 29th at the Mount Pleasant Street Neighborhood Association Meeting at Holy Family Home Name Hall on the corner of Mt.Vernon and Mount Pleasant streets we will be holding a question and answer session for anyone interested in volunteering with the GA or anyone who just has questions for the organizers. Also look for us in the Portuguese Day Parade on Sunday August 2nd!
Building on the success of our Saturday patrol of the north end we will be Patrolling the south end this Saturday coming! So look for the Guardian Angels to be out around Brock ave, and the fort after dark.
We will also be meeting at the Bullard Street NA Meeting at Saint Anthony's Church in August for anyone who has more concerns or questions about the GA involvement in our city and can not make this months meeting.
Anyone one having questions please feel free to call me and I will do what i can to answer them as the GA official spokes"Angel" for the New Bedford GA.
Thanks and DARE TO CARE, New Bedford!
Henry Bousquet
President
Mt.Pleasant Street Neighborhood Association
SECOND COMMANDER, NB GUARDIAN ANGELS
508-989-7487
hoek7@aol.com
www.henrybousquet.com
Building on the success of our Saturday patrol of the north end we will be Patrolling the south end this Saturday coming! So look for the Guardian Angels to be out around Brock ave, and the fort after dark.
We will also be meeting at the Bullard Street NA Meeting at Saint Anthony's Church in August for anyone who has more concerns or questions about the GA involvement in our city and can not make this months meeting.
Anyone one having questions please feel free to call me and I will do what i can to answer them as the GA official spokes"Angel" for the New Bedford GA.
Thanks and DARE TO CARE, New Bedford!
Henry Bousquet
President
Mt.Pleasant Street Neighborhood Association
SECOND COMMANDER, NB GUARDIAN ANGELS
508-989-7487
hoek7@aol.com
www.henrybousquet.com
New Bedford - WHY BOTHER VOTING?
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 10/30/2007
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
While election day draws near, as a constituent; I wait for my representatives to give me some idea as to why I should vote them back for yet another term.
Henry Bousquet on WBSM AM 1420 with Ken Pittman
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 09/25/2007
- Announcements & Press Releases , City / Town Governance
The Committee to Elect Henry Bousquet would like to announce an opportunity for its supporters or critics to hear Henry talk with controversial radio personality Ken Pitman on AM 1420 this Thursday afternoon the 27th of September at 4:30pm.
Henry Bousquet Election Campaign - Campaign uses a Virus to get the youth interested in voting.
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 09/25/2007
- City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
The committee to elect Henry Bousquet and www.HenryBousquet.com have broke out of the box again. "It's time our politicians get the young voters interested in casting their ballots.
Cleaning up New Bedford Harbor
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 09/2/2007
- Opinion , City / Town Governance
When you are a New Bedford city councilor there are certain liberties you’re granted that the everyday person may not feel like they have the opportunity to access. For instance, calling someone like Senator John F.Kerry to discuss a matter pertinent to the city’s future, and actually getting him on the phone. Truthfully, everyone has the opportunity to access these people but so few make the attempt...
CONTRACT FOR A BETTER NEW BEDFORD
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 08/12/2007
- Opinion , City / Town Governance , Announcements & Press Releases
It is critical that the legislative body of New Bedford speak with a strong and proactive voice, to aggressively develop policies and implement ordinances which directly improve the quality of life for every citizen of New Bedford.
What Exactly Does a New Bedford City Councilor do?
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 08/12/2007
- Opinion , City / Town Governance
What exactly does a New Bedford city councilor do? Gee Whiz, are you serious? Well, this is in fact the most common question I get asked...
New Bedford Chef Henry Bousquet Answers the Question: "What's Fusion?"
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 07/28/2007
- Food & Drink
New Bedford's Chef Henry Bousquet: When we were running our popular Chef Henry’s Fusion Night promotions monthly at Cobblestone I was often asked, “What is Fusion?”.
Southern Breakfast Hints
- By Henry Bousquet
- Published 07/19/2007
- Food & Drink
Anytime I travel away from the South Coast I enjoy eating in the different places along the way. In fact, I go out of my way to find places of local interest to stop in and experience. Breakfast is an absolute must when I’m on the road. It is my favorite meal to eat, anytime and virtually anywhere.