The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) today announced the appointment of Teri Bernert of Dartmouth as its new Executive Director. Ms. Bernert has over 20 years’ experience in community and economic development and non-profit management, including 10years as the Executive Director of The Neighborhood Corporation in Taunton. She has served …
Read More »New Automated Trash Collection System to begin in New Bedford July 2014
UPDATE: Beginning on June 23, 2014 throughout New Bedford, ABC Disposal will collect solid waste and recycling in wheeled carts. The carts will be emptied by automated trucks with mechanized arms and fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). The program is designed to increase citywide recycling, reduce litter and decrease …
Read More »New Bedford Sees Energy Initiative As a Key to Its Future
At a press conference yesterday Mayor Jon Mitchell, flanked by local, state, and federal officials, and energy company representatives, reported significant progress in attaining the City’s ambitious renewable energy goals. The City’s unique approach and recent achievements in implementing a comprehensive green energy strategy have cemented its place as a …
Read More »Three New Bedford Beaches Closed Until Thursday
The New Bedford Health Department has announced that East Beach located along East Rodney French Boulevard and West Beach located along West Rodney French Boulevard, as well as the beach inside Fort Taber Park have been closed to swimming today and tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Significant rainfall over the last 24 hours …
Read More »Myth vs. Fact: Medical Marijuana
Whether you are in support of medical marijuana or opposed to it, the voters of Massachusetts spoke in November 2012 and decided that patients should have safe access to medicinal cannabis. Since the referendum was passed the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has been working on developing laws and …
Read More »Award of Excellence given to the Port of New Bedford for Website
The Port of New Bedford won the Award of Excellence (the highest level) for its website in a competition among the leading port authorities in the Western Hemisphere. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the industry’s trade association, runs the contest and enlists 36 public relations professionals to judge …
Read More »City to Celebrate Completion of the Ashley Park Splash Pad Project
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 11:30 a.m., Mayor Jon Mitchell will join with staff from the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), Parks, Recreation & Beaches, and the Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI) to celebrate the completion of a new interactive water play feature at Ashley Park in …
Read More »Mosquito Spraying Scheduled in New Bedford Early Friday Morning
The New Bedford Board of Health announced today that the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct targeted ground spraying in the very early morning of Friday, August 9, 2013 in areas of New Bedford. This round of spraying will target the areas of Fort Taber, Brooklawn Park, Buttonwood Park, …
Read More »Safety Tips for Women
There have been a rash of sexual assaults and purse snatching in New Bedford this summer. The following safety tips were provided by Downtown Community Police Officer Gary Sarmento. – BE ON THE ALERT. Be aware of your surroundings. – LOOK CONFIDENT. Walk with confidence and with your head up. – …
Read More »2013 Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend
Each year, during one weekend in August, Massachusetts hosts a tax free weekend to help boost retail sales in our state. This allows shoppers to save 6.25% on most purchases. Last year the tax free weekend was between 13-14 August. The 2013 Massachusetts tax free weekend will take place from August …
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