Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are offered regularly in New Bedford.  Clinics offer CDC-approved booster shots for eligible adults, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at some locations, pediatric vaccines. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Details on boosters and pediatric vaccines are below. Monday, […]

New Bedford announces Holiday Parking Program

The City is reviving its Holiday Parking Program this year to encourage holiday shopping, dining, and retail activity in New Bedford’s downtown and North End business district through December. The Holiday Parking Program offers two hours of free parking at both the Elm Street Garage and the Zeiterion Garage downtown, […]

Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics: Nov. 18-29

State Offering Special Clinic with Pediatric Vaccines this Saturday at Andrea McCoy Rec Center Free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are offered regularly in New Bedford.  Clinics offer CDC-approved booster shots for eligible adults, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at some locations, pediatric vaccines. Please bring your vaccination […]

COVID-19 Testing Schedules Adjusting for Thanksgiving

Local COVID-19 testing locations, including Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport, are changing their schedules next week to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. Project Beacon, part of the state’s Stop the Spread program and located at 1569 Airport Road, will add Wednesday hours from 8 a.m. to […]

New Bedford to Observe Veterans Day 2021 with a Parade and Ceremony

New Bedford, Massachusetts – New Bedford’s Veterans Advisory Board and the City of New Bedford are proud to present the 2021 New Bedford Veterans Day Parade. The parade will form at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Union Street, in Buttonwood Park, beginning at about 10:15 a.m. and stepping off […]

Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics: Nov. 12-22

Bring Your Vaccination Card When Getting a Booster Shot; Start Vaccinations Now to Have Safe and Healthy Holidays in December   COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford.  No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies. Clinics […]

McCoy Rec Center Clinics Protecting Youth, Adults from COVID-19

Local clinics now are offering CDC-approved booster shots for eligible recipients, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at some locations, pediatric vaccines. Details on boosters and pediatric vaccines are below. Upcoming Vaccine Clinics COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford.  No appointment […]

New Bedford City Employees Subject to Vaccine/Testing Policy

The City of New Bedford released details of its new vaccine policy for nearly 900 municipal employees in November, following up on an August  announcement. With this step, the City seeks to set an example for public and private employers in Greater New Bedford by adopting a vaccine mandate to […]

Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics

In-Home Vaccinations Available by Appointment; Several Local Clinics Now Offering Moderna Boosters COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford.  No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies. Clinics now are offering CDC-approved booster shots for eligible recipients, […]

Mayor Urges Caution Ahead of Upcoming Storm: Avoid Downed Wires, Report Outages

Storm could bring strong winds, heavy rain into Wednesday New Bedford, Massachusetts – A heavy storm could bring gusting winds and several inches of rain that could lead to power outages and downed trees in the city and across southern Bristol County this evening into Wednesday, New Bedford Emergency Management […]