Announcements

“Congratulations to New Bedford Way Award Winner Kevin Fraga, Office of Housing and Community Development! As a Construction Manager, Fraga plays a part in practically all of the office’s impactful projects, including park renovations, housing developments, and homeowner repair projects. He’s the one behind the scenes who keeps many different …

“Dream Out Loud is recruiting for our FREE Summer Nights Program for middle and high school youth who are interested in songwriting, digital music production, creative writing, digital art and graphic design. Classes start on July 9, 2024 and will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm – …

Eligible New Bedford Residents Seeking to Purchase First Home in City May Receive Up to $25,000 in Down Payment, Closing Cost Assistance. “NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced an enhancement of the City’s first-time homebuyer program Monday morning that will provide up to $25,000 in down payment and other …

From the City of New Bedford Health Department: Update: Beaches are open Monday, June 24, as test results show safe water quality. City beaches are great places to cool down and enjoy summer, so head down and take a dip in the water. Beaches were closed yesterday due to water …

“Congratulations to New Bedford Way Award WinnerFelix Fernandez! Fernandez has been with the City for more than 30 years, starting his career as a laborer of cemeteries and working his way to his current position as a Street & Sewer Construction Foreperson. He’s been on duty for every rain or …

“WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Unfortunately, we have not found Mr. Riviello yet. Dozens of Officers are still searching. We would ask that all residents give their property a thorough check, searching anywhere that a person could be. Mr. Riviello left the BID Plymouth at approximately 11:15 AM yesterday, heading towards …

“Congratulations to New Bedford Way Award Winner Valovia Costa, Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches! As an Assistant Project Manager, Costa has successfully managed several construction projects in the parks, including the stormwater garden at Brooklawn Park. He’s a regular at neighborhood meetings and frequently joins community groups who sponsor …

On Friday, The Play in the Park and Summer Eats Program is hosting their kickoff event at Hazelwood park from 11am to 2pm! This program promotes health, wellness, nutrition, and outdoor activity during the summer months for youth ages 0-18. At multiple outdoor sites throughout the city youth can participate …

“FAIRHAVEN MA- Fitness in Cushman Park returned June 18 welcoming nearly one hundred yogis of all ages in a circle of community as the event celebrated the beginning of its “Lucky 13th” year. Fitness in the Park takes place FREE TO THE PUBLIC for 10 weeks of Yoga and Exercise …

“Feels like summer came a little early this year. The new season doesn’t officially arrive until 4:50 p.m. Thursday, but it feels like the dog days of summer around the City. And while New Bedford is not predicted to be as hot as other Northeast cities this week, residents may …