Have a question, concern, or just want to speak with New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell in person? You will get the opportunity to do so this week! Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, August 9th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Palace Pizza & More located at …

Along with the New Bedford Police Department and many New Bedford residents, Mayor Jon Mitchell is not happy with a state district judge who released a man less than 24 hours after allegedly robbing someone at knifepoint. Mayor Mitchell noted “This reflects yet another astonishing failure by a state district …

The New Bedford Police Department was a big topic of discussion in this week’s “weekly update” with Mayor Jon Mitchell on New Bedford Cable Network. He began with an update on New Bedford Police Detective Lavar Gilbert who was shot in the face on Monday July 17th. “It was a …

Mayor Jon Mitchell has formally announced that he will be running for reelection in the 2023 New Bedford Mayoral election. “I love the city where I have my roots, the city where my wife and I have raised our three daughters. It’s given me the opportunity to get up every …

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“The City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will be staged from a barge located off the State Pier in New Bedford Harbor, beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th. Lower Union Street (between N. Water St. and Route 18) will be closed to vehicle traffic and will …

“Mayor Jon Mitchell honored this year’s Mayor’s List, the top 10 academically ranked seniors at New Bedford High School. (New Bedford Public Schools) He was joined by Deputy Superintendent Karen Treadup Principal Bernadette Coelho. Today’s ceremony was the 11th annual Mayor’s List ceremony, in celebration of the City’s highest-achieving students. …

Mayor Jon Mitchell has been named as a new trustee on the United States Conference of Mayors board during their 91st Annual Meeting this past weekend. “The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy resolutions that will serve as …

” The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of May 29, 2023 – June 2, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices are closed Monday , May 29,2023 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …

“Mayor Jon Mitchell has proposed investments in housing and neighborhood playgrounds as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Office of Housing and Community Development Action Plan submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plan sets forth activities that are funded through the Community Development Block …