Mayor Mitchell’s Statement On Massachusetts Wind Energy Awards
New Bedford, Massachusetts – New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell released the following statement today, on the Commonwealth’s announcement about the third wave of offshore wind power. “The Massachusetts offshore wind contracts awarded today will help solidify New Bedford’s status as the center of an offshore wind industry cluster. I congratulate Vineyard […]
New Bedford, Fall River Mayors Oppose Charter School Proposal in Letter to Gov. Baker
New Bedford, Massachusetts – New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan have sent a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker today, detailing their strong opposition to the proposed Innovators Charter School. The letter is here. The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is holding a public […]
COVID-19 Testing Locations Release Holiday Schedules
Local COVID-19 testing locations, including Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport, are changing their upcoming schedules to accommodate the Christmas and New Year holidays. All local COVID-19 vaccine and testing locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31, 2021, and on Jan. […]
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics: Dec. 13-31
Scheduling for local COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be adjusted during the 10-day period around Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, with fewer options in order to accommodate the holidays. The Dec. 18 event at McCoy Rec Center is the last Saturday clinic of 2021. All local COVID-19 vaccine and testing […]
Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics: Dec. 7-13
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. Tuesday, […]
New Bedford Cable Network Wins “Overall Excellence,” Seven Program Awards in Competition Spanning New England & New York
New Bedford, Massachusetts – New Bedford Cable Network (NBCN) won eight awards, including the top-tier “Overall Excellence,” at the annual ceremony recently held by the Northeast Chapter of the Alliance for Community Media. In addition to the ceremony’s top award, won in a competition against cable networks across New England […]
Mayor Mitchell Outlines Investment Priorities for City’s Federal ARPA Funds
Elise Rapoza of UMD’s Public Policy Center Named ARPA Director Mayor Jon Mitchell has outlined investment priorities for more than $80 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, focusing on transformational projects and programs that will leverage additional sources of capital, maximize the funding’s impacts and improve the […]
Tree Lightings, Downtown Stroll to Highlight Festive Weekend in New Bedford
The city’s holiday season kicks off this weekend, with the Downtown Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on Saturday followed by the Clasky Common Tree Lighting on Sunday. Here are details: Downtown Holiday Stroll Date and time: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 (Rain date: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, […]
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
2 hours of free parking in downtown garages and at North End meters along Acushnet Avenue, effective Monday, Nov. 29 – Friday, Dec. 31 New Bedford, Massachusetts – The City is reviving its Holiday Parking Program this year to encourage holiday shopping, dining, and retail activity in New Bedford’s downtown […]
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