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Mayor 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 to Israel earlier this week on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the leading organization representing […]

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New 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 Tri-State (Massachusetts-Rhode Island-Connecticut) offshore wind energy procurement. See attached letter.

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S&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 New Bedford a AA+/Stable long term enhanced rating and affirmed its AA-/Stable underlying rating, giving the City high marks for financial […]

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New Bedford Community Preservation Committee Recommends 21 Projects for FY24 CPA Funding

$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 for a total of $2.2 million in FY24 funding through the Community Preservation Act. The recommended CPA funding […]

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Mobile 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 Bookmobile program, the Mobile Library delivers books, materials, and other services to patrons who are unable to visit the library, […]

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City 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” is the message the City’s Office of Tourism and Marketing is sharing with the world after Mayor Jon Mitchell […]

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New 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 Friendly Sons of St. Patrick are hosting the 45th annual New Bedford Half Marathon on […]

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Beach 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 weather, the New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department has announced that seasonal parking passes […]

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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 Services, Gary Lunsford, and others Friday morning to break ground on the expansion of the Animal Ambassador program. […]

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Applications Available for Nonprofits Seeking to Waive Greens Fees for Tournaments at Whaling City Golf Course

NEW BEDFORD – The City’s Parks, Recreation & Beaches Department has released the 2024 application to waive green fees at the Whaling City Golf Course for the upcoming season. Nonprofit organizations seeking to host a golf tournament at the course and are interested in applying to waive greens fees must […]

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Mayor Mitchell Proposes Recall Process for Elected Officers

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is submitting a proposal to the City Council which would establish a mechanism to recall City elected officers, fulfilling a promise he made last year. In the Friday, Feb. 23, filing to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes “While I believe that the recall […]

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New Bedford Prepares for Winter Storm

Parking Ban Effective Midnight Tonight; City Offices Closed Tomorrow; Trash Pickup Delayed NEW BEDFORD – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New Bedford, in effect from 1 a.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Wednesday. Storm conditions are expected to make travel very difficult. City Announces Parking […]

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