New Bedford News

Traveling Memorial Honoring Post-9/11 Service Members Coming to New Bedford Regional Airport Dec. 10-12

Ceremony to honor LCpl. Matthew Rodriguez, Greater New Bedford Marine Killed in Action 10 Years Ago, Scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. NEW BEDFORD – A traveling memorial honoring American servicemen and women lost in the Global War on Terror will be on display at the New Bedford […]

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Construction to Begin on NorthStar Early Education Center in the South End

NEW BEDFORD – A new early education center is coming to the Goulart Square neighborhood. Mayor Jon Mitchell joined city and state officials Thursday afternoon at a groundbreaking ceremony for NorthStar Learning Centers’ Early Learning Academy at the corner of Rivet and Hyacinth streets. The City awarded $2.5 million in […]

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New Bedford Recognized as Climate Action Leader

New Bedford, MA – The City has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as one of the 119 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency by receiving an “A” score on the 2023 CDP Cities A-List. Founded in 2000, CDP is […]

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City Kicks Off Holiday Parking Program

2 hours of free parking in downtown garages and at North End meters along Acushnet Avenue during December New Bedford, MA – The City’s Holiday Parking Program is back in full swing this year, offering two hours of free parking at both the Elm Street Garage and the Zeiterion Garage […]

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New Bedford Cable Network Wins 5 Awards in Competition Spanning New England and New York

New Bedford, MA – New Bedford Cable Network (NBCN) won five awards at the annual ceremony recently held by the Northeast Chapter of the Alliance for Community Media. The highest honor coming back to New Bedford is a first-place award in the About Access & Community Media category to Dana Debarros […]

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Celebrate the Holidays in New Bedford

Highlights Include Downtown Holiday Stroll on Dec. 2, Downtown Tree Lighting on Dec. 9, and Clasky Common Tree Lighting on Dec. 10 New Bedford, MA – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City’s holiday season will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 2, with Downtown New Bedford’s Holiday Stroll and continue the […]

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Health Department Makes Available Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines

New Bedford, MA – The New Bedford Health Department is making influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines available ahead of the holiday season. Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for an updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine and a seasonal flu vaccine. Contact the Health Department at 508-991-6199 to make an appointment […]

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City Moves Forward with Monument to Vets of Post 9/11 Conflicts

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford has taken an important step forward in its effort to establish a monument honoring veterans of post-9/11 conflicts, announcing this week its selection of Martha Schwartz Partners (MSP) to provide design and construction management services for the project. The monument will recognize […]

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