Montigny Secures Funds to Keep Station 9 Open
Senator Montigny secures $500k New Bedford budget funding to keep Fire Station 9 open, countering Mayor Mitchell’s NBFD budget cuts.
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Dash Laundromat Launches Parking Pass After Towing Drama
Dash Laundromat launches parking pass program after towing dispute near Kilburn Mill as South End parking congestion draws city attention.
New Bedford City Council Shrinks Committees Under Pereira’s 2026 Plan
New Bedford City Council President Ryan Pereira released 2026 committee assignments, shrinking many panels, creating a new committee, and renaming another for efficiency.
57 Years of New Bedford Halloween Fun
As the sun sets over Hazelwood Park, the South End Halloween Parade gears up to bring smiles and sweet treats to the neighborhood.
South End Halloween Parade Returning for 56th Year
The annual New Bedford South End Halloween Parade is returning for its 56th year, with music, costume contests, hot chocolate, and of course plenty of candy.
New Bedford Pols Call for More Transparency With Test Turbine
New Bedford Senator Mark Montigny and Ward 6 Councilor Ryan Pereira are calling for more transparency regarding the test wind turbine at Clark's Cove.
South End Community Annual Halloween Parade Returns 10/31
The South End Community Annual Halloween Parade made its return last year, and Abreu and Pereira are thrilled to continue the tradition again this year.
New Bedford Councilors: Mitchell Wants It ‘My Way or the Highway’
New Bedford City Councilors Shane Burgo and Ryan Pereira shared their frustrations working with Mayor Jon Mitchell in a recent edition of SouthCoast Tonight.
New Bedford City Councilor Pereira on Vineyard When Migrants Arrive
New Bedford City Councilor Ryan Pereira was vacationing on Martha's Vineyard with his family when the planeloads of illegal immigrants arrived on the island.
State of New Bedford: $5 Million Announced for the Z
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced millions in COVID relief funding to renovate the Zeiterion and develop vacant properties as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address on Wednesday.