Read It: New Bedford Police Use of Force Final ReportA commission to review use of force policies at the city's police department released its final recommendations on Dec. 23, 2020.Mary Serreze
Baker, Mitchell: Limit Thanksgiving to Household Members OnlyNew Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Governor Charlie Baker in asking people to avoid spreading COVID-19 among family members.Mary Serreze
Gomes Elementary School Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19The teacher tested positive Tuesday and has not been inside the building since Friday, officials said. Mary Serreze
New Bedford Firefighters in Quarantine After COVID-19 ExposureA firefighter participated in a training exercise then tested positive, the mayor's office confirmed. Mary Serreze
How Going Out to Eat on the SouthCoast Tonight Will LookAre you excited about going out to eat? We'll try to get you prepared for how different it will be than what you're used to.Michael Rock
Whaling City Festival Postponed Until After Labor DayOrganizer Michael Sylvia said he's 'cautiously optimistic' that the event can be held in the fall. Mary Serreze
How Mayor Mitchell Sees New Bedford's Re-Opening Playing OutNew Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell gave his analysis of the state's four-phase plan that Governor Baker unveiled yesterday, and how it will work in the city.Michael Rock
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell Wants Our Input on When to Reopen It's really the big elephant in the room. When and how we will reopen the SouthCoast? Jackson
New Bedford Distributing 50,000 Joseph Abboud MasksJoseph Abboud has revamped its manufacturing to produce face masks, and the City of New Bedford is receiving 50,000 of them.Michael Rock
New Bedford Mayor Pleads with New Yorkers to Self-Quarantine'We're not going to kick you out, but we ask you to stay right on your property,' Mayor Jon Mitchell said.Michael Rock