Bruins Mascot Blades Celebrates Summer Reading at New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford, Massachusetts– On Wednesday, August 18th at 11am, the New Bedford Free Public Library’s main branch at 613 Pleasant Street will host Boston Bruins mascot Blades and Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker for a celebration of summer reading. The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the Commonwealth […]

City of New Bedford to require municipal employees to be vaccinated

City among first in nation to adopt requirement as regional vaccination rates remain low; City workers may choose regular testing as alternative New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that the City of New Bedford will require COVID-19 vaccinations of city government employees. Municipal employees who choose not to […]

First new public safety facility in more than 50 years opens in New Bedford’s South End

Continued investment in public safety with first fire station built since 1956, and first police station built since 1965 New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell, members of the City Council, neighborhood and civic leaders, and City officials officially opened New Bedford’s newest public safety facility, the South Public Safety Center, […]

Vaccines available this week in New Bedford, with no appointment needed

New Bedford, Massachusetts– COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. This week is Family Vaccine Week, with vaccination clinics at family […]

New Bedford Health Department recommends following CDC mask guidelines

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Based on the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued earlier this week to slow the spread of COVID-19, the New Bedford Health Department recommends following the CDC’s guidelines for wearing masks at indoor gatherings. In the Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully […]

Vaccines available this week in New Bedford, with no appointment needed

New Bedford, Massachusetts– COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. Thursday, July 29: America’s Market, 1502 Acushnet Avenue – 11:00 am. […]

City of New Bedford launches website, survey for public input on ARPA funding

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell announced on Friday, July 23, 2021, that the City of New Bedford has launched a website, along with a public survey, to solicit input from city residents and organizations about the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds awarded to the City. On […]

New Summer Fun At West Beach

City offers kayak & paddleboard rentals from newly renovated boathouse Community Boating Center provides affordable access under partnership with City New Bedford, Massachusetts–Mayor Jon Mitchell, Andy Herlihy, Executive Director of the Community Boating Center, and other officials gathered today to celebrate a new recreational opportunity at the city’s West Beach […]

City and private partners announce major redevelopment at waterfront power plant site

New Bedford, Massachusetts–The Port of New Bedford will nearly double its capacity to stage offshore wind energy projects, as well as add new opportunities for seafood offloading at the site of the decommissioned Cannon Street Power Station in the City’s central waterfront. The sprawling, strategically located 29-acre site had been […]

Vaccine clinics planned throughout July in New Bedford, with no appointment needed

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Vaccine clinics are planned through the month of July in New Bedford, with no appointment needed, some of more than 40 clinics in the city this month. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 […]