Although it still has to pass a School Committee vote, Mayor Jon Mitchell said the new Campbell School playground will be named for slain officer Sean Gannon.
While some City Councillors spoke out against the "spiked cobblestones" installed at one intersection to ward off panhandlers, Councillor Brian Gomes wants more.
Mayor Jon Mitchell joined the group to issue a proclamation to designate the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of New Bedford.
New Bedford Police are becoming increasingly frustrated with judges allowing repeat offenders back on the streets, despite having lengthy criminal records.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and City Councillor Brian Gomes both agree that there's something fishy about the sinking of two fishing vessels in New Bedford Harbor earlier this week.
Monday, New Years Day, will see those city officials elected last November, taking over the reigns of city government.
The Inauguration ceremonies will take place at 7pm at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Jon Mitchell will take the oath of office and start his fourth term as New Bedford's chief executive...