New Bedford Mill to Be Demolished After Court Order
A disused mill building at the end of Coffin Avenue in New Bedford's North End will be demolished, after the city was granted a court order to remove the building due to the risk of its collapse.
Maria Giesta
The Pandemic Is Over and New Bedford Is Ready to Feast Again
New Bedford is ready to welcome back the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament after a two-year hiatus.
New Bedford Workshop to Detail Neighborhood Impact of South Coast Rail
A workshop on Tuesday, June 21 at New Bedford's Normandin Middle School will explain the Transit-Oriented Development coming as a result of South Coast Rail.
New Bedford Councilor Giesta Moves on ATV and Dirt Bike Problem
The New Bedford City Council will discuss the ATV and dirt bike situation this Thursday and could seek discussion with Police Chief Paul Oliveira on the matter.
COVID Delays New Bedford City Council President Vote
A vote on New Bedford’s next city council president has been delayed, after the council voted on Monday to defer the decision due to three members being out sick with COVID.
New Bedford Votes Lopes Out, Other City Councilors Stay
The unofficial results are in: New Bedford City Council President Joe Lopes is out.
Gomes Pushing for More ‘Spiked Cobblestones’ in New Bedford
While some City Councillors spoke out against the "spiked cobblestones" installed at one intersection to ward off panhandlers, Councillor Brian Gomes wants more.
City Councillors Pen Letter to Mayor Over Panhandler-Busting Stones
Three New Bedford City Councillors have sent a letter to Mayor Jon Mitchell, condeming the use of "spiked cobblestones" to deter panhandlers.
Meet Your Mayors
It was a big day here on the Southcoast with two major elections taking place in New Bedford and Fall River.