City offices and facilities closed Friday, June 18 as New Bedford observes Juneteenth

New Bedford, Massachusetts– City offices will be closed to the public on Friday, June 18, as New Bedford observes the Juneteenth holiday. This includes the public libraries. The Buttonwood Park Zoo will remain open. Last year, Juneteenth was designated an official state holiday in Massachusetts. Juneteenth commemorates the end of […]

Vaccines available this week in New Bedford, with no appointment needed

New Bedford, Massachusetts– COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. – Coast New England Federal Credit Union Parking Lot, 93 Union […]

Vaccines available this weekend at Seabra, Madeira Field, and Buttonwood Park, no appointment needed

New Bedford, Massachusetts– COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. – Seabra Foods, 41 Rockdale Avenue – Saturday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. […]

New Bedford city government reopens to the public Tuesday, June 15

City facilities to return to normal business hours New Bedford, Massachusetts– As part of the ongoing reopening process across the city and state, New Bedford City Hall and other city buildings will return to normal business hours beginning Tuesday, June 15, in conjunction with the lifting of the state emergency […]

New Bedford residents of any age will receive $20 Dunkin’ gift card with vaccine starting May 29

New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford residents of any age who receive their COVID-19 vaccine at specified clinic sites in the city will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card with their first dose beginning Saturday, May 29 through June 30, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday. Eligibility was previously limited to residents […]

Waterfront Vaccination Center to end vaccinations, with vaccines distributed to other sites

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The Waterfront Vaccination Center located at Hervey Tichon Avenue and operated by CIC Health will end its walk-up vaccination clinics and close this weekend, the operator announced. Its final day of walk-up operation will be Sunday, May 30. Vaccines will be available this weekend including Saturday, May […]

Michael Gagne appointed City of New Bedford Interim Chief Financial Officer

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell has appointed Michael J. Gagne as Interim Chief Financial Officer beginning June 1, 2021. Mr. Gagne is an experienced municipal executive who most recently served as Town Administrator for the Town of Mattapoisett, where the role also includes responsibilities as chief financial officer for […]

Nomination papers available for 2021 municipal election beginning Tuesday, May 18

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that nomination papers to run for local municipal office in the November 2021 municipal election will be available beginning on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Election Commission Office in New Bedford City […]

New Bedford residents 65 and over will receive $20 Dunkin’ gift card with vaccine

New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford residents 65 and over who receive their COVID-19 vaccination at specified clinic sites in the city will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card with their first dose beginning Wednesday, May 19, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Friday. While most of New Bedford’s seniors are vaccinated, the […]

Appointment-based COVID-19 testing relocates to New Bedford Regional Airport starting May 1

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing, part of the state’s Stop the Spread, will relocate to the New Bedford Regional Airport, 1569 Airport Road, beginning May 1. The site is in the process of relocating from its former location at the Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot. Anyone interested in […]