According to NOAA, New Bedford is the highest catch value of any fishing catch value for the 18th consecutive year with $389 million in value in 2018. That’s up from $327 million in 2016.
Read More »Mayor, City officials seek investments in New Bedford public safety and neighborhood infrastructure
Mayor Jon Mitchell today announced a proposal to devote unused funds carried over from the previous fiscal year to invest in key public safety and neighborhood infrastructure needs, as well as bolster the city’s finances. The Mayor joined City Councillors, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte, and …
Read More »New Bedford – #1 fishing port in the US, 7th lowest income in Massachusetts
Out of 39 cities and 312 towns in Massachusetts (351 total), New Bedford finished with the 7th lowest income in the state. According to the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2013-17) via The Boston Globe, the median household income in New Bedford was $40,626 – beating out only Lawrence …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell seeking $6.8 million loan order for rehabilitation of Buttonwood Park Pond
Mayor Mitchell is seeking a loan order of $6.8 million to pay the costs of the Buttonwood Park Pond and Dam Rehabilitation and Dredging Project. The communication is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2018: COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a LOAN ORDER, in …
Read More »Two City Councilors explore bringing “Do Not Knock” registry to New Bedford
New Bedford City Councilors Lopes and Abreu are requesting that New Bedford establish a “Do Not Knock” Registry similar to the one being used in Claremont, CA. The written motion is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2018: WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lopes, and Abreu requesting that …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell seeks $7.6 million loan to replace New Bedford’s public safety comms system
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is requesting the City Council approve a loan order of $7.6 million to upgrade/replace the City’s public safety radio communications system. The following communication is set to be in front of the City Councill on Thursday, December 13, 2018: COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, …
Read More »Three seek to open retail marijuana businesses in New Bedford
Three companies are seeking approval to open recreational marijuana businesses in New Bedford; SoCo Green, Whisk & JANE and Old Soul Gardens. Each has plans/letters that will be submitted to the Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis Committee for review on December 19, 2018. Here’s a look at each: SoCo Green …
Read More »Massachusetts Man Arrested for Sending Threatening Letters, White Powder to Federal Agencies
A Southwick man was arrested today and charged in federal court in Springfield, Mass., for sending four packages, two of which contained white powder, to federal agencies. Kevin A. Johnson, 47, was charged by criminal complaint with two counts of conveying false information and hoaxes and two counts of mailing …
Read More »Five reasons your property taxes are going up in New Bedford
Guess what New Bedford property owners? Your property taxes are going up next year. Residential property taxes in New Bedford will go up on average $220 and commercial property owners will see an average increase of $26 for the year. Here are 5 reasons why property taxes in New Bedford …
Read More »Property taxes in New Bedford going up $220 on average after City Council vote
As the South Coast Today reported yesterday, residential property taxes in New Bedford will go up $220 on average. Commerical properties will see an average increase of $26. Yesterday evening, the New Bedford City Council unanimously approved a residential tax rate of $16.47 and a commercial tax rate of $34.84 …
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