New Bedford Police Department Releases Two-Year Assessment
The New Bedford Police Department announced on Thursday the findings of a two-year comprehensive review of the department's policies and conduct.
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New Bedford Mayor Sympathizes With Term Limit Petition Organizers
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he "feels bad" for the organizers of a failed petition for a ballot question that would have set a four-term limit on city councilors.
New Bedford Mayor Calls Alleged Robber Release ‘Unfathomable’
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is blasting a state district judge’s decision to release a man suspected of armed robbery back into the public.
New Bedford Councilor Gomes Pulls Papers to Run for Mayor, Explains ‘City Rep’ Position
New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has pulled papers to run for mayor and his current position, and explained his use of the term 'city rep' when doing so.
Former New Bedford Mayor Lang Won’t Challenge Mitchell This Fall
Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang said on WBSM’s SouthCoast Now program Thursday that he won't be running against Mayor Jon Mitchell this fall.
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell: ‘I Still Have the Passion for the Job’
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he's running for a sixth term because he still has the passion for the job.
Mitchell Announces Re-election Bid
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday afternoon he will run for reelection.
New Bedford Mayor: City Not Paying E.L. Harvey After Failure to Pick Up Trash
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he’s not happy E.L. Harvey did not collect trash during its final weekend under its contract with the city.
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell Takes Issue With Budget Cuts Process
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell called the city council’s process of cutting $8.77 million in the 2024 budget 'hugely flawed.'
New Bedford Welcomes Shipment of First Wind Turbine Components
The New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal became the landing site this week for the first parts of a massive turbine for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind development.