Weekly Targeted Ground Spraying for Mosquitoes to Begin June 6, Continue Through September
Sprays between 2 a.m. and sunrise will target City’s parks, event spaces NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Health Department is partnering with the Bristol County Mosquito Project and the Mass. Department of Public Health on the annual mosquito monitoring program, which includes weekly ground spraying starting June 6. The […]
New Bedford Oysterfest is City’s Newest Summer Celebration
Debut Event Showcasing Local Oyster Scene is June 15 at Cisco Brewers NEW BEDFORD – Enjoy fresh local oysters with a water view at the City’s newest can’t-miss summer event. Explore New Bedford – the City’s marketing and tourism department – is partnering with the Fishing Heritage Center on Cisco […]
City Upgrading Elections Procedures
New Safeguards, Training, Staffing, and Equipment Result From Comprehensive Review Following March Presidential Primary NEW BEDFORD – The City is implementing a range of reforms following a review of voter complaints during the March 6 Presidential Primary. Ryan A. Pavao, acting first assistant city solicitor, was tasked by Mayor Jon […]
Memorial Day Weekend Events Planned to Remember New Bedford Veterans
NEW BEDFORD – Several events are planned throughout the City this Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving the United States. This weekend’s events include: Saturday, May 25 9 a.m. at Rural Cemetery, 149 Dartmouth St. The Greater New Bedford Civil War Roundtable […]
Installation of Air Quality Monitoring Network Begins Across New Bedford
Data Will Guide Clean Energy Transition to Bring Cleaner Air to City NEW BEDFORD – A new system of air quality monitors is being installed across the City to inform residents and guide decision-makers on public policy and equitable health outcomes. Air quality sensors have been installed at five locations […]
Mayor Mitchell Presents Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget to the New Bedford City Council on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget totals $536.3 million, of which the General Fund is the largest component at $478.7 million. A Careful, Conservative Spending Blueprint […]
City Launches State-of-the-Art Property Mapping Tool
New Geographical Information System Available On City’s Website NEW BEDFORD – A state-of-the-art digital mapping and property information tool is now available on the City’s website. The new application, powered by AxisGIS and CAI Technologies, enhances the traditional parcel lookup system into a graphic interface with more detail, data, and […]
EMT Training Academy Debuts in New Bedford
180-Hour Course Prepares Students for State Certification, Rewarding Career with New Bedford Emergency Medical Services NEW BEDFORD – The next generation of emergency medical technicians are preparing for a career serving the residents of New Bedford. Four cadets are enrolled in the inaugural class of the New Bedford EMT Training […]
New State-of-the-Art Athletic Field Will Be Home to New Bedford High Field Hockey, Lacrosse Teams
Addition of Turf Field is Latest in Long Line of Improvements to Athletic Facilities NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell, Supt. Andrew O’Leary, School Committee Members and City Councilors officially opened the new state-of-the-art turf athletic field at New Bedford High School on Tuesday morning. The new field is the […]
Traditional Senior Center Returning to Buttonwood
Adult Social Day Care Services Shifting Back to Brooklawn and Hazelwood NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park will once again be home to a traditional senior center. The New Bedford Council on Aging is shifting Adult Social Day Care services from Buttonwood Park to the Brooklawn Community Center in the North […]
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