Wednesday evening at 23:15 hours the Taunton Police Department responded to a call at 840 County Street for a report of multiple gunshots. The information supplied by witnesses indicated two dark colored sedans racing through the parking lots of the condominium complex. Responding Officers were directed to a rear parking …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #102: Jon Mitchell
Meet Jon Mitchell, 48-year-old mayor of New Bedford. The city of New Bedford is dear to Jon, as he grew up in a fishing family. After graduating from high school, he attended Harvard University, which he paid for with financial aid and working summers when he was back home. Jon …
Read More »New Bedford Police warning business owners about fake $50 bills
New Bedford Police are warning business owners to carefully check money used in transactions after a New Bedford man was charged again Wednesday for passing false $50 bills, this time at the Whiskey Lounge, 1669 Acushnet Ave. James Richard Rossi, 22, of New Bedford, will be charged for uttering counterfeit …
Read More »State Pier refrigeration, Schooner Ernestina and YWCA Project funding approved
Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) and Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) were notified by officials within the Baker Administration that two key projects in New Bedford will receive significant state capital funds through the annual Capital Investment Plan. Under the plan, $2.25 million is allocated …
Read More »New Bedford Creates Historical Storytelling Garden
Mayor Jon Mitchell and city officials will join with representatives of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, New Bedford Historical Society, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and its national partners on Friday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m. for the dedication ceremony of the Abolition Row Park Project. Part of GRO1000, which aims …
Read More »“Click It Or Ticket” instituted in New Bedford through May 29
The New Bedford Police Department, in partnership with the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Massachusetts State Police, and up to 200 other Massachusetts local police departments, will take part in the national Click It or Ticket campaign through May 29. This high-visibility …
Read More »Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford will be at the Whaling Museum Discovery Center brightening tonight as part of AHA! Celebration
The talented artists of the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford will be at the Whaling Museum Discovery Center brightening the Thursday, May 11 AHA! Event. The BGC’s Spring Exhibition and fundraiser is key to keeping the art program going; the event runs from 5:30-7 p,m, at the museum …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office’s FREE R.U.O.K. Program Saves Lives
Imagine one simple phone call saving a life. That’s what can come from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office’s R.U.O.K. Program. The free telephone calling service is designed for senior citizens, disabled persons and shut-ins living in Bristol County. Currently, 202 individuals are enrolled in the program. Each day, a phone …
Read More »George Thorogood & The Destroyers Playing One Special Night At The Zeiterion; June 6th at 8:00pm
“George is still ‘Bad to the Bone’ and he’s never let go of the true spirit of rock ’n roll!” – L.A. Daily News “Thorogood is a guitar-blazing revivalist whose enthusiasm and showmanship make the music fresh” – Baltimore Sun
Read More »Mayor Mitchell presents Fiscal Year 2018 budget for City of New Bedford
Major factors include unfunded mandates such as charter school obligations, employee benefit costs; just 15% of budget is left to City’s discretion for funding Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his Fiscal Year 2018 City Budget before the New Bedford City Council on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. This year’s budget is marked …
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