Mayor of the City of New Bedford

Holiday Schedules for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Locations

Residents encouraged to stock up on free COVID-19 test kits available at public libraries New Bedford, Massachusetts – Local COVID-19 vaccine locations, including Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport, are changing their upcoming schedules to accommodate the Christmas and New Year holidays. All local COVID-19 vaccine […]

New Bedford announces Holiday Parking Program

2 hours of free parking in downtown garages and at North End meters along Acushnet Avenue until Saturday, Dec. 31 New Bedford, Massachusetts – The City is announcing its Holiday Parking Program this year to encourage holiday shopping, dining, and retail activity in New Bedford’s downtown and North End business […]

Mayor Mitchell Advocates for Scallop Industry

Supports Recommendations to Open ‘Northern Edge’ Scallop Grounds New Bedford, Massachusetts – In conjunction with a meeting today of the New England Fisheries Management Council in Newport, Rhode Island, Mayor Jon Mitchell advocated for the opening of the so-called ‘North Edge’ scallop grounds to scallop fishermen. In written testimony submitted […]

City Encourages Residents to Explore Options to Reduce Impact of Rising Heating Costs

New Bedford, Massachusetts – The City of New Bedford is taking seriously the impact of rising energy costs on residents and businesses going into the winter months, particularly the anticipated sizable increases in the price of electricity. To help mitigate the impact of an anticipated January 1 change in the […]

Residents Encouraged to Support Annual Toy Drive Ahead of Christmas

New Bedford, Massachusetts – Mayor Jon Mitchell encourages residents to participate in the 24th Annual Holidays United Toy Drive ahead of the holidays. In collaboration with the United Way of Greater New Bedford, New Bedford Firefighters’ Union, and New Bedford Libraries, new, unwrapped toys and gift cards are accepted until […]

New Bedford Receives National Budget Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

New Bedford, Massachusetts – For the seventh year in a row, the City of New Bedford has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2022 budget, by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). GFOA, a national association that promotes quality and transparency in budgeting and financial […]

Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Postponed

New Bedford, Massachusetts – Due to the weather forecast predicted for Saturday, December 3, the Downtown Holiday Stroll and the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting have been postponed until Saturday, December 10. Updated event information is as follows: Downtown Holiday Stroll Date and time: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 […]

Nomination Papers Now Available for Ward 3 Preliminary Special Election

Schedule announced for Ward 3 Preliminary and Special Election New Bedford, Massachusetts – The Board of Election Commissioners is advising the public that nomination papers are now available for the Ward 3 Preliminary Special Election. Candidates can pick up their nomination papers, election calendar, and information packet at City Hall […]

City of New Bedford Kicks off the Holiday Season

New Bedford, Massachusetts – The city’s holiday season kicks off this weekend, with the Downtown Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on Saturday followed by the Clasky Common Tree Lighting on Sunday. Here are the details: Downtown Holiday Stroll Date and time: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 (Rain date: […]

Mayor Jon Mitchell Reaches Agreement with Acushnet to Improve Recreational Facilities in Lake Street Area

New Bedford, Massachusetts – Mayor Jon Mitchell has submitted to the City Council for approval a 25-year Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Acushnet which would allow for improvements to waterside public recreational facilities in the Lake Street area of Acushnet. Under the Agreement, the City, which owns the Lake […]