Mayor of the City of New Bedford

Voter registration deadline is February 12; Early voting available the week of February 24

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The New Bedford Election Commission reminds the public that February 12, 2020, will be the last day to register to vote in order to participate in the presidential primary election on March 3, 2020, as well as to notify the Election Commission of any change in voter […]

Absentee ballots now available for presidential primary election

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The presidential primary election in Massachusetts will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and the New Bedford Election Commission has announced that absentee ballots for this election are now available through the Election Commission Office at New Bedford City Hall. Any registered voter unable to get […]

City files with state its objections to Parallel Products project

Calls project unsafe; cites threats to air and water; and highlights noise, odor and traffic impacts New Bedford, Massachusetts–  On behalf of the City of New Bedford, the Boston-based law firm KP Law strongly opposed the proposal of Parallel Products to establish a glass/solid waste/biosolids processing facility in the New […]

Mayor Jon Mitchell to hold January Neighborhood Office Hours at Rua’s West End Pizzeria

New Bedford, Massachusetts–Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the month of January on Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Rua’s West End Pizzeria, 196 Shawmut Avenue. Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city neighborhoods so that […]

New Bedford’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration

The City of New Bedford and Mayor Jon Mitchell are pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The celebration will be held on Sunday, January […]

New Bedford Community Preservation Act applications to be presented at public meetings

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford’s all interested community members to review the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications before the Community Preservation Committee and offer feedback at three community meetings in January. The application process began in September with Step 1: Eligibility Determination. Eligible applicants […]

Holiday recycling tips for New Bedford residents

After the gifts have been unwrapped, New Bedford residents are encouraged to recycle as much of their holiday waste as possible.  The attached flyer details recyclable items and reminds residents that wrapping paper and string lights are not recyclable. Christmas tree collection and drop-off locations announced – collection is week […]

For 10th year in a row, Bristol County Savings Bank awards $20,000 grant as sponsor of Holiday Happenings and City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve

**Photo attached. L-R: BCSB VP Jeff Bradley, BCSB Branch Manager Nancy Cabral, BCSB SVP Jeff Pagliuca, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, BCSB Executive VP Michele Roberts, New Bedford Director of Tourism & Marketing Dagny Ashley, New Bedford Tourism & Marketing Manager Brooke Vinagre, BCSB VP Dave Medeiros pictured at today’s […]

Two hours of free parking available at North End’s Acushnet Avenue business district for the holidays

Effective through Wednesday, January 1 New Bedford, Massachusetts– In effort to encourage holiday shopping in New Bedford, the City will again offer a special Holiday Parking Program in the North End’s Acushnet Avenue business district during the holiday season. Two hours of FREE parking will be available at metered spaces […]

Mayor Jon Mitchell to hold December Neighborhood Office Hours at Vasco da Gama

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the month of December on Tuesday, December 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Vasco da Gama Restaurant, 85 Dartmouth Street. Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city neighborhoods so […]