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 …
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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 »Mayor Jon Mitchell to hold November Neighborhood Office Hours at Jade Garden
Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the Month of November on Wednesday, November 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Jade Garden Restaurant, 1309 Phillips Road. Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city neighborhoods so that residents could …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell request $300 fine for unattended clothing donation bins
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell has submitted ordinance changes that would fine owners of clothing donation bins $300 for not maintaining them and allowing them to overflow. The changes will be taken up by the New Bedford City Council this evening at 7pm. According to New Bedford Mayor’s spokesman Jonathan Carvalho: …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell discusses proposed legislation to hold dangerous criminals
Governor Baker is proposing legislation to make it more difficult for courts in Massachusetts to release dangerous defendants. We asked Mayor Mitchell, who was a former US prosecutor, if it will have an impact and if he supports the move.
Read More »New Bedford Mayor Mitchell on possible Charter School expansion
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell discussed the push of Charter School schools wanting to expand in New Bedford.
Read More »Live with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell discussed tougher laws on criminals, NOAA’s recent decision and how it will impact fishing, Comcast and more.
Read More »Mayor Mitchell discusses New Bedford water rate increases over the past three years
Mayor Mitchell was asked about the combined water-sewer rate going up 10% a year for the past three years and if that trend will continue in the future.
Read More »PODCAST: Interview with Mayor Mitchell
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell discussed tougher laws on criminals, NOAA’s recent decision and how it will impact fishing, Comcast and more.
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 …
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