October 30th update can be found at: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/city-of-new-bedford-services-update/2012/10/30. Here is an update from Mayor Jon Mitchell on New Bedford services for Hurricane Sandy. We will update this often so check back for updates! New Bedford Hurricane Barrier Street Gates Closed The City of New Bedford in partnership with the U.S. Army …

Per Mayor Jon Mitchell, all public schools in New Bedford will be closed on Monday, October 29th due to Hurricane Sandy. No decision has been made yet on whether school will be in session on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.  Additionally, Umass Dartmouth has cancelled their classes for Monday. Umass Dartmouth details: http://www.umassd.edu/. Details …

Downtown New Bedford, Inc. is inviting all New Bedford area children to put on their costume, grab an adult, and head to Downtown New Bedford this Saturday, October 27th from 11:00am—2:00pm for trick-or-treating!  Downtown New Bedford businesses participating in the first “All Treats, No Tricks” event will be handing out treats …

Today the Buttonwood Park Zoo and Mayor Jon Mitchell welcomed the return of the zoo’s harbor seals (Sandy and Yellow) to their newly renovated exhibit.  The main entrance to the Buttonwood Park Zoo is located at 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02740. To learn more about the harbor seals at the …

Recently, The Standard Times reported that several food pantries were dangerously low on food items with some even forced to close their doors to hungry visitors. The story boosted the food stocks temporarily, but more can be done for the long-term. I’m certain most of us have a few items that we can spare …

The City of New Bedford has implemented a computer network upgrade that establishes new public wireless internet access and improves internal communication between municipal offices. As part of the effort, City Hall now joins the City’s public library branches in offering public wireless internet service.  Other municipal sites, including the …

The following is the agenda for the scheduled City Council session scheduled for Thursday, October 11th, 2012.

The New Bedford School Committee has approved the agreement that Mayor Jon Mitchell and New Bedford Public Schools Interim Superintendent Michael R. Shea reached with the leaders of the New Bedford Educators Association on a labor contract for New Bedford teachers. The three-year contract includes groundbreaking changes that will support …

Wednesday, October 3rd, New Bedford will be participating the International Walk and Bike to School Day. This is a wonderful day for parents, grandparents and family to bike or walk with their child. Also, ask your local school if they are planning any special event on this day. Mass in …

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New Bedford.