Thanks to no mayoral race this year, 2021 has resulted in extremely low political candidate sign ups and will likely result in record low voter turnout for Tuesday’s New Bedford elections. Two years ago, residents voted away their right to vote for mayor every two years, extending the New Bedford …

A heavy storm could bring gusting winds and several inches of rain that could lead to power outages and downed trees in the city and across southern Bristol County this evening into Wednesday, New Bedford Emergency Management said. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for New …

The following is a transcript of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s Oct 21, 2021, State of the City speech: “City Council President Lopes, members of the Council, and residents and friends of New Bedford, let me begin by offering my thanks to Rick Kidder and the Chamber of Commerce for …

For the second consecutive year, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Mayor Jon Mitchell will deliver his annual State of the City address virtually, via Zoom and Facebook Live. The address will be hosted by One SouthCoast Chamber and will be aired live at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, via a …

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Saturday a series of precautions New Bedford is taking in anticipation of Hurricane Henri. Hurricane Henri is expected to hit New Bedford as a tropical storm late Saturday evening and could bring a potential for tropical storm force winds, heavy rain, and high storm surges. Beaches, …

“I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Colonel Herbert R. Waters, Jr., who passed away this weekend at the age of 90. Colonel Waters lived a rich and consequential life. A native of New Bedford and graduate of New Bedford High School and Providence College, Colonel …

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Cynthia Kruger, who served the people of New Bedford as the Ward 3 city councilor for sixteen years, and as acting Mayor from December of 1982 to January of 1983 – the first woman to serve in that capacity. She was …

At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that he will appoint Paul J. Oliveira to serve as the next Chief of Police. Oliveira has served as Acting Chief of Police since April 24, after the retirement of former Chief Joseph Cordeiro was announced. A nearly thirty-year veteran …

Statement from Mayor Jon Mitchell on this morning’s fire on Acushnet Avenue: “Early this morning, a structure fire heavily damaged two residential and commercial buildings on Acushnet Avenue in the Near North End, and the Fire Department has confirmed that two people perished in the fire. I wish to express …

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s designation of a new priority Wind Energy Area in the New York Bight: “The Biden Administration’s designation today of new wind energy areas in the New York Bight leaves no doubt that America’s offshore wind industry is …