This week Mayor Mitchell was asked why New Bedford doesn’t have a needle exchange like other cities and towns …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell provides an update on the free parking in downtown New Bedford
Have you noticed the free parking in downtown New Bedford? Mayor Mitchell details how long it will last …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell provides an update on the New Bedford fishing fleets
Earlier this month, NOAA filed charges against 22 of Carlos Rafael’s Captains, seeking to revoke 17 of their operator permits. This could be disastrous to New Bedford fishing industry. We asked Mayor Mitchell for his thoughts and what it means for New Bedford …
Read More »New Bedford Mayor Mitchell provides an update on ABC Disposal
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell provides an update on the ABC Disposal situation.
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell update on Kings Highway redevelopment
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell provided an update on the reconfiguration of Kings Highway and an update on South Coast Rail.
Read More »Mayor Mitchell addressing rising city employee health insurance costs
The following letter was submitted by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell to the New Bedford City Council regarding city employee health insurance costs rising 25% in the past 6 years, now at $44 million annually:
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell on the progress of the International Marketplace
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell was asked about the progress of turning parts of Acushnet Ave. into an International Marketplace.
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell on vocational programming at New Bedford High School
Can New Bedford High School access funding to add vocational programming like Greater New Bedford Voc Tech? Mayor Mitchell answers.
Read More »New Bedford officially adds six police officers to the force
The New Bedford Police Department and the City of New Bedford welcome six new officers, Adam Amaro, Justice Andrade, Jonathan Fagundes, Nathaniel Goncalo, Gerald Harris Jr. and Jessica Nicoli.
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office showcases photos of anti-police protesters
From the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office: “We’ve seen a handful of protests this summer by anti-law enforcement groups and organizations. Some of these groups are right here in Bristol County, while other protesters have come from as far as Boston, Rhode Island and Michigan. We’ve created this album to show …
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