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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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City Seeking Public Input on South End Monument Honoring Veterans of Post 9/11 Conflicts

Public Meeting to be Held Feb. 12 at Fort Taber NEW BEDFORD – The City is hosting a public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed monument in the South End to honor veterans of the Global War on Terror. The monument’s advisory committee and professionals from Martha Schwartz Partners, […]

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Absentee, Mail-In Ballots Available for Presidential Primary

NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Election Commission is making available absentee and mail-in ballots for the March 5 Presidential Primary election. Any registered voter can request to receive a mail-in or absentee ballot by visiting the Election Commission office at City Hall, 133 William St., during business hours, Monday-Friday […]

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Mayor Mitchell to Hold Office Hours

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, January 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Restaurante Algarve, located at 128 County St. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. […]

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Mayor Mitchell Proposes Stiffer Penalties for Irresponsible Absentee Landlords

Seeks Acceleration of Fine Schedule for Repeat Offenders; Chance to Reset After 1 Year NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell has submitted a proposal to the City Council which would accelerate the fine schedule for irresponsible absentee landlords and give them an opportunity to start fresh after 12 months of […]

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