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Public/Private Partnership Turns Derelict Building into New Housing Development

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell was joined by Richard Lafrance and other members of the Lafrance family, and other state and local officials Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of Downtown’s latest success story, the Eighteen & Union housing development. Developed by Lafrance Hospitality, Eighteen & Union involved the […]

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City Kicks Off Holiday Parking Program

2 Hours of Free Parking in Downtown Garages and at North End Meters Along Acushnet Avenue During December NEW BEDFORD – The City’s Holiday Parking Program is back in full swing this year, offering two hours of free parking at both the Elm Street Garage and the Zeiterion Garage Downtown, […]

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Celebrate the Holidays in New Bedford

Highlights Include Downtown Tree Lighting on Dec. 7, Clasky Common Tree Lighting on Dec. 8, and AHA! Starry Night on Dec. 12 NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City’s holiday season will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 7 with the annual Downtown Tree Lighting. Explore New Bedford […]

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Joint Investment Between City and Vineyard Wind Reboots Business Development Hub

Third Project Focused on New Business Development Unveiled This Year NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell was joined by Vineyard Wind CEO Klaus Moeller, Avangrid Chief Development Officer Ken Kimmell, New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos, New Bedford Ocean Cluster Executive Director Jennifer Downing and other officials Monday […]

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Public Forum Scheduled to Discuss Potential Locations for Restored Whalemen’s and Fishermen’s Memorial Statue

NEW BEDFORD – The City’s Planning Department is hosting a public forum to discuss potential locations for The Whalemen’s and Fishermen’s Memorial statue. Created and gifted to the City in 1962 by acclaimed sculptor and artist Anna Hyatt Huntington, the statue was recently restored and is ready to return to […]

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Drought Prompts Ban on Most Nonessential Outdoor Water Uses

NEW BEDFORD – Consistent with a statewide directive, the City is prohibiting nonessential outdoor water uses, namely sprinkler systems, on account of the drought conditions across the Northeast. The restriction will remain in effect until further notice. The water restriction comes on the heels of the state declaring Significant Drought […]

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City Seeking Residents’ Feedback on Federal Grant Funds

NEW BEDFORD – The City’s Office of Housing & Community Development is seeking input from residents on how to prioritize federal grant funds as part of its development of a federally required five-year spending plan. The City annually receives federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]

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Federal Court Vindicates Zoo’s Elephant Care Practices

NEW BEDFORD – A federal judge in Boston held that an elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo “received consistent and high-quality veterinary care,” while dismissing a lawsuit against the City. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote in his decision that the plaintiff, Joyce Rowley, failed to present […]

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New Bedford to Observe Veterans Day 2024

NEW BEDFORD – New Bedford’s Veterans’ Advisory Board and the City of New Bedford are proud to announce the 2024 New Bedford Veterans Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Nov. 11. It will begin forming at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Union Street by Buttonwood Park […]

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City Takes Steps to Ensure Safe and Secure General Election

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell was joined by Police Chief Paul Oliveira, members of the Board of Election Commissioners, and other City officials Wednesday to highlight measures being put in place to ensure a safe and smooth Election Day for voters headed to the polls next Tuesday. “Multiple City […]

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City Seeks Developer Feedback on New Plan for Advanced Manufacturing Campus

NEW BEDFORD – The City has begun a fresh round of outreach to the developer community to solicit feedback on its new plan to develop a portion of the municipally-owned Whaling City Golf Course as an Advanced Manufacturing Campus (AMC). A Request for Information (RFI) is now available online at […]

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Saulnier Square Rededicated in Honor of Fallen WWII Soldier

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell was joined by elected officials and members of the Saulnier family Sunday afternoon for a rededication ceremony in honor of Roland G. Saulnier, a City native who died while serving in the Pacific during World War II. Mayor Mitchell and others unveiled a new plaque […]

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