Fort Taber Park and New Bedford beaches closed Friday, July 9 due to tropical storm warning

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Fort Taber Park and New Bedford’s beaches will be closed on Friday, July 9 due to the Tropical Storm Warning in effect for the Greater New Bedford area. Rain along with winds of 8 to 13 miles per hour, with wind gusts as high as 43 miles […]

New Bedford Independence Day fireworks postponed until Monday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m.

New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks over New Bedford Harbor have been postponed and are now planned for Monday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m., due to the forecast of inclement weather this weekend. The fireworks had initially been planned for Saturday, July 3. The fireworks are made possible […]

Vaccines available this weekend 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. • Market Basket, 122 Sawyer Street – Friday, July 2 from […]

Justin Poulsen selected as Executive Director of New Bedford Port Authority

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Justin Poulsen, an experienced maritime professional with significant experience in maritime transportation, logistics, and economic development, has been selected as the next Executive Director of the New Bedford Port Authority. Poulsen was selected by the Port Authority commission from among a pool of more than 75 applicants. […]

New Bedford Independence Day fireworks over New Bedford Harbor on July 3

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Thanks to the sponsorship of Hawthorn Medical Associates and BayCoast Bank, the City of New Bedford announced the details of the City’s 2021 Independence Day fireworks display over New Bedford Harbor. Lead sponsor Hawthorn Medical Associates contributed $9,000 and co-sponsor BayCoast Bank contributed $7,500 to support the […]

Targeted ground spraying for mosquitoes planned on Thursdays in New Bedford through September  

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes.  Under the program, mosquito traps are […]

Mayor Mitchell announces appointment of Paul Oliveira as Chief of Police

New Bedford, Massachusetts– At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that he will appoint Paul J. Oliveira to serve as the next Chief of Police. Oliveira has served as Acting Chief of Police since April 24, after the retirement of former Chief Joseph Cordeiro was announced. A […]

City, Zeiterion present Summer Sound Series 2021, free outdoor concerts in Custom House Square

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Downtown New Bedford is ready to provide the soundtrack to the summer with the launch of a weekly outdoor live music series on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The Summer Sound Series will welcome folks to Custom House Square Park for eight concerts from early July through late […]

City offices and facilities closed Friday, June 18 as New Bedford observes Juneteenth

New Bedford, Massachusetts– City offices will be closed to the public on Friday, June 18, as New Bedford observes the Juneteenth holiday. This includes the public libraries. The Buttonwood Park Zoo will remain open. Last year, Juneteenth was designated an official state holiday in Massachusetts. Juneteenth commemorates the end of […]

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. – Coast New England Federal Credit Union Parking Lot, 93 Union […]