Mayor of the City of New Bedford

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 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 […]

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 August. […]

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 […]

Vaccines available this weekend at Seabra, Madeira Field, and Buttonwood Park, no appointment needed

New Bedford, Massachusetts– COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this 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. – Seabra Foods, 41 Rockdale Avenue – Saturday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. […]

New Bedford city government reopens to the public Tuesday, June 15

City facilities to return to normal business hours New Bedford, Massachusetts– As part of the ongoing reopening process across the city and state, New Bedford City Hall and other city buildings will return to normal business hours beginning Tuesday, June 15, in conjunction with the lifting of the state emergency […]

Waterfront Vaccination Center to end vaccinations, with vaccines distributed to other sites

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The Waterfront Vaccination Center located at Hervey Tichon Avenue and operated by CIC Health will end its walk-up vaccination clinics and close this weekend, the operator announced. Its final day of walk-up operation will be Sunday, May 30. Vaccines will be available this weekend including Saturday, May […]