The LGBTQ Voice live with an introduction to the South Coast LGBTQ Network, NB-AGLY, LGBTQ Supper Club, Project Yes and Pride Cafe. Catch The LGBTQ Voice on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 7pm. Want to sponsor the show? Email leo@newbedfordguide.com
Read More »Zeiterion presents High Powered Pulse of Japan’s Yamato Drummers, Jan. 21
The Yamato Drummers travel the world with Japan’s traditional Taiko drums, landing at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 21, at 4:00 p.m. Combining riveting musicianship and high-energy movement, the troupe offers a spectacular family-family performance. Tickets range from $29 to $49 and can be purchased by calling …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, Jan. 05
Due to the continued brutal weather and low temperatures, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to the Sister Rose House on 71 Division Street and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s 2018 Inaugural Address
Mayor Jonathan F. Mitchell January 1, 2018 Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford, Massachusetts [text as prepared] Judges Veary and Fernandes, members of the City Council, School Committee and Board of Assessors, honored guests, citizens and friends of New Bedford: Let me begin by thanking everyone for braving the cold …
Read More »New Bedford Residents Invited to Attend Public Meetings on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Federal Funding for Fiscal Year 2018
The City of New Bedford Department of Planning, Housing & Community Development will hold two public meetings to discuss the best use of federal funding to improve the quality of life for New Bedford residents. The public meetings will be held: -Tuesday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Sgt. William …
Read More »New Bedford Regional Airport reopened for flights
New Bedford Regional Airport has reopened after closing Thursday afternoon due to the storm conditions.
Read More »Opinion: Use New Bedford’s parking ban ticket money to fund panhandler work projects
In preparation for snow storms the City of New Bedford institutes a citywide parking ban so their plow drivers can easily access the streets. New Bedford police issued 593 $50 parking tickets during yesterday’s parking ban totaling $29,650. $100,000 to $200,000 in total tickets wouldn’t be out of the ordinary …
Read More »New Bedford moves to strengthen housing and sanitation codes to better protect neighborhoods
Mayor Jon Mitchell, joined by several City Councillors, announced today a package of changes to housing and sanitation codes that would strengthen the City’s ability to bring problem properties and other neighborhood nuisances into compliance. The first proposed ordinance change would improve the condition of New Bedford’s neighborhoods by cracking …
Read More »New Bedford police issue 593 tickets totaling $29,650 during parking ban
New Bedford Police issued 593 tickets and towed 70 vehicles during the most recent parking ban. At $50 per ticket, that makes $29,650 in total tickets issued.
Read More »Wind Chill Advisory in effect for RI and MA from 7pm Friday to 10am Sunday
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY. * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to …
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