Mayor, Officials Kick Off Construction on Buttonwood Park Zoo Expansion
Renovated Barn Will House Growing Animal Ambassador Program NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo will soon be home to some new animals. Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Buttonwood Park Zoo Director of Zoological...
View ArticleBeach Parking Passes Available Starting March 25
NEW BEDFORD – The clocks moved ahead, days are getting longer, and the temperatures are slowly creeping back up. Spring is in the air, and summer is right around the corner. Looking ahead to warmer...
View ArticleNew Bedford to host 45th Annual Half Marathon
Race Begins at 11 a.m. Sunday; Residents Advised of Traffic, Parking Restrictions NEW BEDFORD – Don’t be surprised to see a sea of green rolling through the Whaling City on Sunday. The City and the...
View ArticleCity Launches ‘Explore New Bedford’
NEW BEDFORD – Whether you’re a longtime resident or a tourist looking for history, culture, and adventure, New Bedford has unique experiences and hidden gems around every corner. “Explore New Bedford”...
View ArticleMobile Library Hits City Streets
Bookmobile Expansion Delivers Library Services Across New Bedford NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Free Public Library recently debuted its new outreach vehicle, the Mobile Library. An expansion of the...
View ArticleNew Bedford Community Preservation Committee Recommends 21 Projects for FY24...
$2.2 Million in Total Allocations Recommended to City Council NEW BEDFORD – The City of New Bedford’s Community Preservation Committee has voted to recommend 21 projects to the New Bedford City Council...
View ArticleS&P Cites New Bedford’s ‘Very Strong Management’ in Affirming City’s Bond Rating
NEW BEDFORD – A leading credit rating agency has affirmed the City’s credit rating, pointing to New Bedford’s effective leadership and strong economic prospects. Standard & Poor’s recently awarded...
View ArticleNew Bedford Reacts to Offshore Wind Bids
NEW BEDFORD – In a Wednesday letter to Massachusetts state officials, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell assesses the proposals of the offshore wind energy developers which have submitted bids under the...
View ArticleMayor Mitchell Leads Group of U.S. Mayors to Israel
Delegation from U.S. Conference of Mayors met with Israeli and Palestinian officials on trip sponsored by Project Interchange NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell chaired a group of U.S. Mayors on a trip...
View ArticleMayor Mitchell Advocates for Scallop Industry
Urges New England Fishery Management Council to Open Northern Edge Scallop Grounds NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell testified before the New England Fishery Management Council Tuesday in Mystic, Conn.,...
View ArticleMayor Mitchell to Hold Office Hours
NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Tuesday, April 23, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Jeffrey’s House of Pizza, located at 4326 Acushnet Ave. City residents are invited to attend and meet...
View ArticleNew Position to Facilitate Innovation and Improvement
‘Chief of Innovation and Policy Development’ Will Drive Technology and Policy Improvements for Better Municipal Services NEW BEDFORD – The City of New Bedford is creating a new position that will drive...
View ArticleVeterans’ Advisory Board to Host Ceremony Honoring U.S. Soldiers, Sailors...
Memorial Ceremony is Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. at Fort Taber; State Secretary of Veterans Services Jon Santiago to Participate NEW BEDFORD – The City Veterans’ Advisory Board will honor the 749 United...
View ArticleCity Reminds Residents of Adopt-a-Tree Program
NEW BEDFORD – The City of New Bedford would like to remind residents of its Adopt-a-Tree program. The program, which kicked off in 2014 under Mayor Mitchell’s administration, invites residents to make...
View ArticleTraditional Senior Center Returning to Buttonwood
Adult Social Day Care Services Shifting Back to Brooklawn and Hazelwood NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park will once again be home to a traditional senior center. The New Bedford Council on Aging is...
View ArticleNew State-of-the-Art Athletic Field Will Be Home to New Bedford High Field...
Addition of Turf Field is Latest in Long Line of Improvements to Athletic Facilities NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell, Supt. Andrew O’Leary, School Committee Members and City Councilors officially...
View ArticleEMT Training Academy Debuts in New Bedford
180-Hour Course Prepares Students for State Certification, Rewarding Career with New Bedford Emergency Medical Services NEW BEDFORD – The next generation of emergency medical technicians are preparing...
View ArticleCity Launches State-of-the-Art Property Mapping Tool
New Geographical Information System Available On City’s Website NEW BEDFORD – A state-of-the-art digital mapping and property information tool is now available on the City’s website. The new...
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Mayor Mitchell Presents Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget to the New Bedford City Council on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget totals $536.3 million, of which...
View ArticleInstallation of Air Quality Monitoring Network Begins Across New Bedford
Data Will Guide Clean Energy Transition to Bring Cleaner Air to City NEW BEDFORD – A new system of air quality monitors is being installed across the City to inform residents and guide decision-makers...
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