New Bedford Receives Loan Forgiveness for Wastewater System Improvements
New Bedford received $11.4 million in loan forgiveness funds from the Massachusetts Clean Water Fund for money spent to upgrade the City's wastewater systems.
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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.
City of New Bedford, Municipal Workers’ Union Reach Agreement on Contract
The City of New Bedford and the union representing municipal employees have successfully negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement.
New Bedford City Council Favors Mayor Mitchell’s Ballot Question Vetoes
The New Bedford City Council Thursday night failed to override Mayor Jon Mitchell’s vetoes on three nonbinding ballot questions.
New Bedford Council President on CPA Veto: ‘Does This Mayor Think He Knows Better Than the People?’
New Bedford City Council President Linda Morad issued a response to Mayor Jon Mitchell's veto of a non-binding ballot question on repealing the Community Preservation Act.
New Bedford City Councilor, Chamber CEO Weigh in on Ballot Question Veto
New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo and One SouthCoast Chamber CEO Rick Kidder are weighing in on a public dispute between Mayor Jon Mitchell and the city council over three ballot questions.
New Bedford Mayor Mitchell Vetoes City Council’s Proposed Ballot Questions
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has vetoed the city council's proposed ballot questions on rent stabilization, the four-year mayoral term and repealing the Community Preservation Act.
New Bedford City Council Votes Down Mayor’s Proposed Residency, Salary Changes
The New Bedford City Council voted Thursday to reject Mayor Jon Mitchell’s request Thursday to change re-classifications for 151 non-union workers on the City payroll.
New Bedford Seeks Input for 10-Year Plan at Open House Event
The City of New Bedford is asking its residents to provide input for its 10-year comprehensive plan, and held an open house Saturday for public feedback.
Morad Elected New Bedford City Council President for the Fourth Time
The New Bedford City Council elected a new council president for 2023 on Tuesday night, as Councilor at Large Linda Morad returns to the big chair.