John Costa Appointed Director of Management Information Systems (MIS)
Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced his appointment of John Costa, the City’s Acting Director of Management Information Systems (MIS), to the leadership role in the City’s technology office. New Bedford City Council confirmed Costa’s appointment as Director of MIS on Thursday, February 24. Costa served as Acting Director since September […]
City to Lift Mask Policy in Municipal Buildings
New Bedford, Massachusetts – With the recent precipitous drop in COVID-19 transmission in New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell has decided to lift the policy requiring the use of masks in the public areas of municipal buildings, such as City Hall and public libraries. The mask policy will be lifted as […]
Upcoming COVID-19 Testing Sites: Feb. 13 – 20
Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport—part of the state’s Stop the Spread program—is scheduled for its regular dates next week, Sunday through Thursday. Appointments for free COVID-19 tests can be made at beacontesting.com. Airport officials ask that people reach the site via the airport’s side entrance […]
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: Feb. 12 – 19
Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Youth Promotion: From Feb. 12-26, youth under 20 who receive a vaccine […]
New Bedford Receives National Budget Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
The City of New Bedford has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the sixth consecutive year, for its fiscal year 2021 budget, by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award represents a continued collaborative achievement by the City, across departments, and reflects the City’s ongoing efforts to […]
Mayor Jon Mitchell Statement Following Withdrawal of Innovators Charter School Proposal
New Bedford, Massachusetts –- Mayor Jon Mitchell released the following statement after today’s withdrawal of the Innovators Charter School proposal from state consideration. “We’re pleased that the Innovators Charter School withdrew its application, as we believed that the diversion of funds from our school district would have undermined the district’s […]
Upcoming COVID-19 Testing Sites: Feb. 6 – Feb. 13
Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport—part of the state’s Stop the Spread program—is scheduled for its regular dates next week, Sunday through Thursday. Appointments for free COVID-19 tests can be made at beacontesting.com. Airport officials ask that people reach the site via the airport’s side entrance […]
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: Feb. 5 – Feb. 12
Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. […]
Eric Jaikes Appointed City Solicitor
Longtime Assistant Solicitor Will Take Over for Mikaela McDermott, Who Steps Down After Exemplary Service Assistant City Solicitor Eric Jaikes will take the leadership role in the City’s legal office effective Sunday, Feb. 6, when City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott steps down after more than a decade of exemplary service. Jaikes […]
New Bedford Cleans Up After Blizzard; Parking Ban Lifted at Noon Sunday, Jan. 30
Emergency parking ban lifted as of 12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 Handful of power outages remaining in Greater New Bedford City offices to re-open Monday; school announcements pending City crews are continuing to clear local roadways this morning after more than 18 inches of snow fell on New Bedford during […]
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