New Bedford News

Holiday Schedules for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Locations

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 and testing locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and […]

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New Policy for Disposal of Mattresses and Box Springs in effect January 1, 2023

Fee Set Below Other Municipalities; Limits Cost To Residents New Bedford, Massachusetts – As a consequence of a new statewide ban on the disposal of mattresses and box springs established recently by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), effective January 1, 2023, a $10 fee will be required of […]

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City To Establish New Veterans Monument

City Seeking Qualified Bids for Design/Construction Management Services New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide design and construction management services for a contemporary memorial landscape dedicated to Greater New Bedford residents who have served in post-9/11 conflicts. The purpose of the […]

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City Announces Plans for New Year’s Eve Festivities

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford will a host a variety of free family-friendly programming throughout the downtown area as part of its City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve event. Activities will take place both inside and outdoors between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., including the traditional fireworks display […]

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City Hall Exhibit Showcases Women’s Role in Commercial Fishing

New Bedford, Massachusetts – The Women’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community, an exhibit by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, is now on display at New Bedford City Hall. The exhibit shines a light on the many roles that women play in commercial fishing communities. […]

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Temporary Street Closures on Rt. 18 & MacArthur Drive on Tuesday Afternoon This Week

New Bedford, Massachusetts – Travelers are advised of temporary closures of Route 18/JFK Boulevard and MacArthur Drive in the vicinity of the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal (NBFMT) during the afternoon of Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Demolition activity related to the ongoing construction of the NBFMT will require closures at […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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