If you followed the 2011 New Bedford elections, you know that Mayor Jon Mitchell made the “absentee landlord” issue a major part of his campaign. It looks like he’s taken action on the promise by proposing a new ordinance that tackles problem properties in New Bedford. I define absentee landlords as …

This parking ban has been lifted by the City of New Bedford as of Tuesday, January 22nd, at 9 a.m. Details: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/snow-emergency-parking-ban-lifted/2013/01/22 The City of New Bedford has announced a snow emergency parking ban to take effect today (Monday, January 21, 2013) in residential areas as of 7:00 p.m. and as of 11:00 …

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The New Bedford Superintendent Search Committee announced today the availability of an online survey through which the  public can weigh in on the selection criteria for the new superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools as well as share opinions and ideas regarding the future of the school district.  The online …

Mayor Jon Mitchell is pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The celebration will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2012 at 3:00pm at the …

Mayor Jon Mitchell today announced an Offshore Wind Advisory Committee that will advise him on industry trends relating to the global supply chain for offshore wind. The members of the Mayor’s Committee are industry and manufacturing representatives who share the Mayor’s goal of ensuring New Bedford is ready to meet …

In the 2009 New Bedford elections, several candidates ran unopposed.  Out of the six ward City Council elections, three of the candidates had no opposition (Wards 1, 2 and 5*). Things improved in the 2011 New Bedford elections as only one City Council candidate ran unopposed. In the November 6th, …

The City of New Bedford Department of Housing & Community Development will hold two public meetings to discuss the best use of federal funding to improve the quality of life for New Bedford residents. The public meetings will be held: Wednesday, January 9th at 6:00pm at Carney Academy Elementary School, …

The City of New Bedford has announced a snow emergency parking ban to take effect in residential areas as of 7:00 p.m. and as of 11:00 p.m. in the business districts on Saturday December 29, 2012. The parking ban will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further …

At a press conference in City Hall yesterday, Mayor Jon Mitchell joined with Interim Superintendent Michael Shea, teachers, principals and parents to announce the expansion of the New Bedford Public Schools Parent Teacher Home Visit Program, a family engagement program that brings teachers to students’ homes to foster better communication …