Press Releases
2008
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August 20, 2008

All of New Bedford’s East and West Beach Reopened to Swimming

August 20, 2008

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in New Bedford

August 19, 2008

O’Toole’s Beach Remains Closed, All Other Public Beaches in New Bedford Open to Swimming

August 18, 2008

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Begins Process to Remove Fuel Storage Tanks in New Bedford

August 15, 2008

District Attorney’s Office Sends Derelict Vessels Packing

August 14, 2008

West Beach Reopened to Swimming, Sections of East Beach Remain Closed

August 13, 2008

All of New Bedford’s East Beach and Sections of West Beach Temporarily Closed to Swimming
Due to Elevated Enterococci Bacteria Levels

August 8, 2008

Infrastructure Repairs Scheduled for Busy New Bedford Intersection, Officials Urge Drivers to Plan Ahead

August 1, 2008

City’s Anti-Gang Violence Collaborative Seeks
Community Partners for 2008 Program

August 1, 2008 New Bedford to Join Communities Nationwide in Celebrating National Night Out 2008
July 30, 2008 New Bedford Police Connect with Youth Through Baseball Clinic
July 25, 2008 New Bedford Airport Seeks New Restaurant Operator
July 25, 2008 City of Boston Donates Fire Boat to New Bedford
July 24, 2008

“The Bay & The Cottage” to Relocate to
Downtown New Bedford

July 18, 2008 New Bedford is a Summer Destination for Sailors
July 17, 2008

Trash and Litter Violators Cited and Fined in New Bedford

July 11, 2008

This Old House Names New Bedford one of the Best Places in the Nation to Buy an Old House

June 18, 2008

City Makes Federal Port Security Credential Center Available to New Bedford Maritime Community

June 12, 2008 Mayor Partners with Business Leaders to Connect New Bedford Youth with Summer Opportunities
June 11, 2008 Cape Cod Baseball League Will Return to New Bedford
June 11, 2008

City Official Recognized for His Support of Employees Who Serve in the Guard and Reserve

June 9, 2008 City Designates Libraries as Cooling Centers for Tuesday
June 9, 2008 City Libraries, Senior Centers Offer Relief From the Heat
May 30, 2008 The Greater New Bedford Medical Reserve Corps Prepares to Respond to Disaster Situations, Recruits New Volunteers
May 21, 2008

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Presentation to the New Bedford City Council

May 21, 2008

Mayor Presents City Budget Offers Creative Strategy to Maintain City Services

May 20, 2008

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Enters Education Partnership with New Bedford Public Schools

May 19, 2008 Chief executives of "Gateway Cities" Form Alliance to advance a new urban agenda
May 9, 2008 Mayor Names May “Foster Care Month”
May 6, 2008 New Bedford’s Hotel Project Advances
May 2, 2008 Boston Based Developer Moves Ahead on Important Downtown Property
April 18, 2008 New Bedford Awarded Foreclosure Assistance and Prevention Grant
April 18, 2008

Fishermen’s Safety Training Draws Over 40 Fishermen Harbor Development Commission Sponsors Program

April 11, 2008

New Bedford Emergency Medical Services Awarded $83,000 FEMA Grant

April 10, 2008 City Hall Now Accepting U.S. Passport Applications
April 7, 2008

Walt Whitman Documentary Filmed in New Bedford Will Air on PBS This Month

April 4, 2008

Committee Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest Winners

April 2, 2008

Comprehensive Recycling Program to Commence in New Bedford Public Schools

April 2, 2008 Absentee Voting for Ward 3 Special Municipal Election
April 2, 2008 New Bedford Recreation Department Offers Lifeguard Certification Program  
April 1, 2008

Millions in Port Funding Headed to New Bedford $5,615,000 Approved for New Bedford Port Development Projects

April 1, 2008 Municipal Employees to Be Recognized for Years of Service
March 24, 2008 School Committee Names Dr. Portia S. Bonner Next Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools
March 24, 2008 Officials to Announce Recipient of Annual Sister Rose Award for Dedicated Service to the Homeless Population
March 24, 2008 New Bedford-Fairhaven Harbor Plan Renewal Public Meeting
March 24, 2008 New Bedford Kicks Off Community Development Block Grant Week
March 24, 2008 New Bedford H.O.P.E. Collaborative to Host Shannon Community Safety Initiative Technical Assistance Meeting 
March 20, 2008

Organizers Gearing Up for Summerfest 2008 New Partners, Food Court Added

March 18, 2008 Mayor Testifies Before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology
March 14, 2008 Deadline to Register for Special Municipal Election
March 13, 2008

City Seeking Individuals to Serve on Veterans’ Advisory Board

March 10, 2008

Mayor, CEDC Encourage New Bedford Residents to File for the Earned Income Tax Credit

March 5, 2008

The Search for a New Superintendent of Schools Continues with Open, Public Interview Process

March 5, 2008 Mayors Statement on the Federal Immigration Raid at the Michael Bianco Factory on March 6, 2007
February 29, 2008

House Ways and Means Chairman, Rep. DeLeo visits New Bedford

February 29, 2008 Mayor, Attorney General Launch Youth Summer Jobs Campaign
February 26, 2008

Finalists Selected for Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools

February 19, 2008

Mayor Lang Appointed to Governor’s Local Government Advisory Commission

February 14, 2008 Mayor to Deliver Third Annual State of the City Address
February 12 , 2008 New Bedford to Honor 40th Anniversary of “Light for Peace”
February 12 , 2008 Buttonwood Senior Center Renovations Complete Center to Reopen Next Week
February 11 , 2008

Mayor Submits Ordinance to Establish “Child Safety Zones” in New Bedford

February 1 , 2008 Public Visioning Workshop Planned for Upper Harbor
January 31, 2008 Mayor Scott W. Lang’s Statement on the January 30, 2008 Sexual Assault Incident at the Downtown Public Library
January 28, 2008 Committee Releases “Operation Clean Sweep 2007” Results
January 22, 2008

Mayor Lang to Attend U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

January 07, 2008

Buttonwood Senior Center Temporarily Closed for Renovations

January 11, 2008 City Sponsers Free Mortgage Counseling Wrokshop and releases Foreclosure Prevention Guide
January 14, 2008 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration