Mayor of the City of New Bedford

New Bedford residents of any age will receive $20 Dunkin’ gift card with vaccine starting May 29

New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford residents of any age who receive their COVID-19 vaccine at specified clinic sites in the city will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card with their first dose beginning Saturday, May 29 through June 30, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday. Eligibility was previously limited to residents […]

Michael Gagne appointed City of New Bedford Interim Chief Financial Officer

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Mayor Jon Mitchell has appointed Michael J. Gagne as Interim Chief Financial Officer beginning June 1, 2021. Mr. Gagne is an experienced municipal executive who most recently served as Town Administrator for the Town of Mattapoisett, where the role also includes responsibilities as chief financial officer for […]

Nomination papers available for 2021 municipal election beginning Tuesday, May 18

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that nomination papers to run for local municipal office in the November 2021 municipal election will be available beginning on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Election Commission Office in New Bedford City […]

New Bedford residents 65 and over will receive $20 Dunkin’ gift card with vaccine

New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford residents 65 and over who receive their COVID-19 vaccination at specified clinic sites in the city will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card with their first dose beginning Wednesday, May 19, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Friday. While most of New Bedford’s seniors are vaccinated, the […]

City’s Point-in-Time Count shows decline in homelessness in 2021

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford has concluded and finalized its annual Point-in-Time Count of individuals experiencing homelessness for 2021. The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and is conducted across the nation during the last 10 days of […]

Appointment-based COVID-19 testing relocates to New Bedford Regional Airport starting May 1

New Bedford, Massachusetts– Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing, part of the state’s Stop the Spread, will relocate to the New Bedford Regional Airport, 1569 Airport Road, beginning May 1. The site is in the process of relocating from its former location at the Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot. Anyone interested in […]

Treasurer’s, Clerk’s, Elections and Licensing offices open in-person 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning April 20

Masks and social distancing required New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford City Hall’s limited reopening for four office at City Hall, which began in August, has expanded in-person hours to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 20. The Sixth Street entrance will remain the only public entrance to the […]

Waterfront Vaccination Center to offer vaccine appointments on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

New Bedford, Massachusetts– New Bedford’s Waterfront Vaccination Center on Hervey Tichon Avenue will offer COVID-19 vaccine appointments at its clinic, which will be administered by CIC Health as a FEMA vaccination clinic for the following dates:   Tuesday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17 from […]

Deadline announced for prospective recreational marijuana businesses for 2021

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford has established a deadline of Friday, April 30, 2021 for prospective recreational marijuana businesses to submit Host Community Agreement (HCA) applications to the Planning Department for the current (second) of review. All applications must include a certificate of compliance with local zoning […]

Deadline announced for prospective recreational marijuana businesses for 2021

New Bedford, Massachusetts– The City of New Bedford has established a deadline of Friday, April 30, 2021 for prospective recreational marijuana businesses to submit Host Community Agreement (HCA) applications to the Planning Department for the first round of review. All applications must include a certificate of compliance with local zoning […]