The City of New Bedford snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of 9:30am today as a result of a change in the forecast.
The City of New Bedford has issued a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect in New Bedford as of 8:00 a.m., early on Saturday morning February 11, 2012. The citywide parking ban will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by City officials. The parking ban is designed to allow City workers to efficiently remove snow from New Bedford roadways to allow public safety vehicles and residents to travel safely.
As of Friday evening, the National Weather Service in Taunton had issued a Winter Weather Advisory for accumulating snow, in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday.
While the snow emergency parking ban is in effect, parking is permitted on the side of the street that is opposite the fire hydrants. No vehicle should be parked on the same side of the street as a fire hydrant, except on streets that are regularly posted for parking on one side of the street only. In posted areas, residents are to obey the signs as usual.
A double-sided parking ban will also take effect in both the Acushnet Avenue Business District and the Downtown Business District as of 8:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This double-sided parking ban will be lifted as soon as these business districts have been cleared. Downtown parking is available at no charge in the Elm Street and the Zeiterion Parking Garages.
Violations of this parking regulation will be subject to ticketing at $50 per ticket and towing at full cost to the owner of the vehicle towed. The vehicle owner is also responsible for the full cost of storage for any towed vehicle.
The following areas have been designated as preferred parking areas for those residents in need of off-street parking while the emergency snow parking ban is in effect:
Victory Park – Brock Avenue
Hazelwood Park – Brock Avenue
Roosevelt Middle School – Brock Avenue and Dennis Street
Cove Street Parking Lot – Cove Street and Morton Court
Orchard Street at Shaw’s Soccer Field
Congdon School – Thompson and Hemlock Street
Buttonwood Park Parking Area – Hawthorn Street Side and Lake Street Side
Coggeshall Street Parking Lot – Coggeshall Street and Acushnet Avenue
Sawyer Street Parking Lot – Between Sawyer Street and Beetle Street
Brooklawn Park Parking Area – Brooklawn Street (South Side)
Normandin Middle School – Tarkiln Hill Road
Jireh Swift School – Tarkiln Hill Road
Campbell School – Phillips Road
Ottiwell School – 26 Madeira Avenue
Dunbar School – 338 Dartmouth Street
Philips Avenue School – 249 Phillips Avenue
Elm Street Garage
Zeiterion Garage – 688 Purchase Street
The Mayor’s Office will provide updates on the snow emergency parking ban as needed.
New Bedford to Reopen Andrea McCoy Recreation Center
On Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Jon Mitchell and other city officials will join with Congressman Barney Frank in re-opening the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center at 181 Hillman Street in New Bedford. This will mark the first time the fully renovated recreation facility is open to the public since it was badly damaged by fire in 2004.
The center was the product of a multi-year effort to restore the old gymnasium into an interactive recreation facility for New Bedford residents. The redevelopment project was overseen by the New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development and the facility will be operated by the New Bedford Office of Parks, Recreation and Beaches.
The project involved the complete restoration of the Andrea McCoy Gym located at 181 Hillman Street. The first and second levels of the Recreation Center have been completely restored; including a new gymnasium floor and restoration of the stage area. Additional repairs to the basement level will be completed in 2012 to offer programming space for a variety of community based programming. The building was originally part of the New Bedford Vocational Technical High School, sustained significant fire damage in 2004, and has not been open for public use since.
The Project was funded through two Economic Development Incentive Grants as well as funding from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development -Community Development Block Grant Program.
2012 Fishing For A Cause Tournament (15-16 June)
Mayor Jon Mitchell and State Senator Mark Montigny attend the Fishing for a Cause press conference.
The Schwartz Center for Children announced today its second annual Fishing For a Cause recreational tournament will feature a chance for registered anglers to win one million dollars. The center’s staff, volunteers and event organizers were joined by Mayor Jon Mitchell and State Senator Mark Montigny and community leaders at a press conference detailing the tournament, which will take place out of the port city of New Bedford, Massachusetts on the weekend of June 15-16, 2012, with the city’s Pope’s Island Marina serving as home base. Proceeds from the charity tournament will benefit the Schwartz Center for Children. Register online at www.fishing4acause.org; deadline is June 1, 2012.
The Fishing for a Cause tournament is open to all anglers on recreational fishing boats and fishing kayaks. Last year the tournament raised $55,232 for The Schwartz Center for Children in Dartmouth. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for anglers bringing in the highest weight total in the bluefish, striped bass, and fluke categories. All registered anglers, over the age of 18, will be eligible to win a million dollar prize, provided by Odds On Promotions. A complete list of rules can be found on the website. The tournament also features a Seaside Dinner on Friday evening and a Awards BBQ on Saturday; both take place under a tent at Pope’s Island. The Seaside Dinner and Awards BBQ are open to the public with the purchase of a ticket.
Tournament organizers are seeking sponsors, supporters, volunteers and donations for the silent and live auction. Interested parties can contact the Fishing For A Cause organizers by email at ffac@schwartzcenter.org or by phone at (508) 996-3391 ext. 392. More information can be found at www.schwartzcenter.org.
The Schwartz Center for Children is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The Center is Southeastern Massachusetts’ only independent, community-based provider of diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and social services to children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs. Founded in 1947, the Schwartz Center for Children is a recognized leader in addressing the diverse needs of families dealing with wide range of special needs including autism spectrum disorders, and other sensory and social limitations. The Center provides individualized support tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and family. The Schwartz Center is located at One Posa Place, Dartmouth, MA 02747.
City of New Bedford To Host Credit Workshop
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City of New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development and the Fall River / New Bedford Housing Partnership, will host a no-cost, Credit 101 Workshop. This workshop will provide valuable tips for setting goals and planning for your financial future. It will offer guidance on such topics as the meaning of a credit report to your financial future, how to obtain and re-establish credit, and the amount of debt you can comfortably afford. Mayor Mitchell said, “I encourage area residents to take advantage of the opportunity to become more effective managers of their personal finances. The skills they will gain at the workshop can make a huge difference to their financial security over time.”
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at the Fort Taber Community Center at 1000 Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744. Registration begins at 5:00 pm and a presentation will be held at 5:30 pm. In addition, Credit counselors will be on hand beginning at 5:00 pm to meet one on one with individuals until 7:00 pm. Informational packages will also be available for anyone who attends.
Prior to the event, anyone attending is asked to obtain a “Free” annual credit report from https://www.annualcreditreport.com or by calling 877-322-8228.
Participating agencies for the Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership include BankFive; BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank; Bristol Elder Services; Catholic Social Services; Fall River Affordable Housing Corporation;
Fall River Community Development Agency; Fannie Mae; First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union; MassHousing; Mechanics Cooperative Bank; Money Management International; Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore; City of New Bedford Office of Housing & Community Development; Rockland Trust; South Coastal Counties Legal Services; South Shore Housing; and St. Anne’s Credit Union.
The Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership, founded in 2007, was formed to address the housing and foreclosure crisis. The partnership looks to provide assistance to individuals and families facing a risk of foreclosure by providing foreclosure prevention counseling, as well as educate consumers about financial literacy, credit worthiness and innovative loan products, including purchase and rehabilitation programs.
To pre-register for the Credit Workshop please call 800-643-2272 or for additional information, please contact the City of New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development at 508-979-1500.
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration
Mayor 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 RemembranceCelebration.” The Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 3:00pm at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford.
“This is an important day for our city and I encourage everyone to attend the Celebration and take advantage of the opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s message of peace and unity,” said New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.
Dr. King was an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement which laid the foundation for the equality of treatment and opportunity enjoyed in America and around the world today. Though he was assassinated in 1968, Dr. King’s dream lives on, touching the hearts and minds of people throughout the world.
The theme for the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration is“ A Stone of Hope” inspired by the MLK memorial recently dedicated in Washington D.C. The Committee will incorporate special features of the memorial within the program. The keynote speaker this year is Congressman Barney Frank, an influential legislator who represents New Bedford and was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1980. Congressman Frank recently announced that his current term will be his last term in office.
The program will also include performances by the Carney Academy and Betsy B. Winslow School Chorus and the New Bedford Public Schools Marching Band. Also scheduled to perform are Miss New Bedford 2012 – Marlena Johnson, Lavalle “Chops’ Turner and extraordinary vocal talent and recording artist Sririam of Berklee College of Music will make a special musical presentation.
Prior to the Celebration, attendees will gather in the Tifereth Israel parking lot at 2:30pm and will march into the building’s main entrance located on Hawthorn Street. The procession will be led by the New Bedford High School Marching Band.
Members of the MLK Program Planning Committee include representatives of New Bedford Branch of the NAACP, the Human Relations Commission, the City of New Bedford, Grace Episcopal Church, Bethel AME Church, New Bedford Public Schools, Tifereth Israel Congregation, Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James, and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford.
Members of the MLK, Jr. Service Planning Committee include the New Bedford Branch of the NAACP, The Human Relations Commission, The City of New Bedford, Grace Episcopal Church, New Bedford Public Schools, Baha’i Faith, Tifereth Israel Congregation, The Jewish Federation and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
For additional information visit the City website at www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact Marci Pina-Christian or the City of New Bedford Human Relations Commission at (508) 979-1464.
New Bedford Guide’s Top 15 Stories of 2011
by Michael Silvia
2011 was an eventful year for New Bedford. The City elected a new mayor and two new city council members, hosted several annual festivals and for the first time saw 1,500 Santas run through its streets.
2011 was New Bedford Guide’s first full year of operation, and I thought it would be fun to look through our statistics and reflect on the most popular stories of 2011 based solely on internet traffic. I excluded articles like Outdoor Dining and Drinking 2011, The Best Bars for Watching the NFL Playoffs, and other articles that were popular, but not stories.
Here are your top New Bedford Guide stories for 2011:
Baby Chloe Harding, New Bedford Guide's Person of the Year!
This story had local, state and national political appeal. Massachusetts taxpayers paid $35.7 million in free emergency health care for illegal residents. Last year almost 53,000 illegal immigrants received benefits from MassHealth Limited, most of which came from emergency room visits. Regardless of which side you sit politically regarding illegal immigrants receiving state benefits, this article is a must read.
2012 marks a new Year for the City of New Bedford. Nearly 19k residents turned out to vote to replace popular, out-going Mayor Scott Lang. Jon Mitchell defeated Tony Cabral by a slim 837 votes and takes office on January 2nd, 2012. Inauguration details can be found here.
Baby Chloe, of resides in Rochester, instantly become everyone’s adopted daughter in 2011. Chloe was born September 6, 2010 and in 2011 was the the youngest child in the state of Massachusetts with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, or ALL. After several fundraisers and over three months of treatment, Chloe found a bone marrow match. We hope to provide an update on Chloe soon!
One of the biggest economic stories of the year for New Bedford was Market Basket opening to New Bedford in October of 2010. Our review of Market Basket became popular and remains popular to this day.
1,500 runners participated in the New Bedford Santa 5k Fun Run 0n 10 Decemeber, 2011.
The City of New Bedford was recognized as one of the most distinctive destination in the nation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. To win the top prize, residents had to vote daily and the top winner was selected based only on internet voting. We did our best to help New Bedford finish in 4th place out of 12 cities!
This was a great story of musicians and local residents taking care of their own. Fourteen local bands put on a concert at The Seaport in and Marina to raise fund for a fellow local musician Jim Tavares who suffered a stroke early in 2011. The event was a complete success with hundreds of fans showing support.
What do you get when you combine a fridge and BMW seats? A Fridgecouch of course!
After 10 years in the making, local film maker Jay Burke got to showcase a screening of his Whaling City film for New Bedford residents at the Zeiterion Theater on 26 September. The theater sold out 1,100 tickets and the film had great reviews. Stay tuned in 2012 as the film has been submitted to several film festivals!
Fridgecouch was our most unique and interesting stories of the year. Local artist Adrian Johnson created the ultimate “fridgecouch” by combining BMW seats with an old fridge.
New Bedford has the most unique events in the south coast to include The Taste of the South Coast, Summerfest and Chowderfest. There are seven must attend events in New Bedford each year and our article detailed the specifics. In 2011, National Geographic Traveler featured the Working Waterfront Festival as a Top 20 Travel Destination!
Two dummies thought it fit to tag/spray paint many historic buildings in downtown New Bedford. We provided a photo gallery for New Bedford residents to see the damage first hand. The vandals were apprehended that day and the City cleaned up the mess quickly.
In 2011, The J.Kelley Band raised $10,000 through local businesses, friends, family and fans to produce a music video for their upcoming Reservoir album. 100s of local people auditioned and the video wrapped up shooting in December. A teaser video of the band playing at the Waterfront Grille in New Bedford can be seen below. Stay tuned by following them on their website or Facebook to get news on the music video and CD release coming in January, 2012!
J.Kelley Band Shake You Teaser
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New Bedford New Year’s Eve Events
New Bedford will be hosting dozens of public New Year’s Eve events hosted by the city hall and local businesses. Here is a list of public New Year’s Eve events in and around New Bedford. If you want to get an event added send details to info@newbedfordguide.com.
City Public Events
The Seamen's Bethel New Bedford will host an ecumenical church service from 5-6pm.
2-4pm Make Hats with Artworks! Where: Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave) Details: Bring your own for the hat contest at City Hall.
4:30pm Live Ice Sculpting Where: Custom House Square
5-6pm Ecumenical Church Service Where: The Seaman’s Bethel (384 Acushnet Ave)
5-7pm Ruth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, will be playing Victorian parlor games Where: New Bedford Visitor Center (33 William Street)
5-8pm Cafe Arpeggio Live Music Where: Cafe Arpeggio (800 Purchase Street) Details: Art Tebbetts (5:00-5:30 & 7:30-8:00), Matt Borrello with Brian Strange “sittin’ in” (5:30-6:30), and Barbara Phaneuf (6;30-7:30).
5-9pm New Beford City Hall Guided Tour Where: New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street) Details: Tour provided by the New Bedford High School ROTC. Free hot chocolate!
5:15pm Symphony Tales Where: New Bedford Public Library (613 Pleasant St.) Details: Kids friendly event.
The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform every hour from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm Toe Jam Puppet Band and face painting by Lulu the Clown Where: New Bedford YMCA (25 S Water St) Details: Kids friendly event.
6pm Fire & Ice! Where: Whaling Museum Plaza (18 Johnny Cake Hill) Details: Check out real fire-eaters!
6pm and 7:15pm Family Magic Workshop with Jedlie’s Magic Circus Where: BCC
6:30pm-8:30pm Chat with Mayor Lang Where: New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street) Details: Performed by the New Bedford Drama Club.
6:30pm and 7:30pm Storytelling with Karen Chace Where: Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave)
The City of New Bedford fireworks display start at 9pm at Custom House Square.
6:30pm and 7:30pm Little Women Tea Where: New Bedford Public Library (613 Pleasant St.) Details: Performed by the New Bedford Drama Club.
7pm Fado singer Ana Vinagre Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William Street) Details: Renowned Portuguese fado singer Ana Vinagre will mesmerize the audience with her renderings of traditional Portuguese songs.
7-10pm New Year’s Swingin’ Eve Where: New Bedford Whaling Museum (18 Johnny Cake Hill) Details: Looking for the perfect place to ‘swing’ in the New Year? Join in our “Museum of Music” featuring a swingin’ jazz quintet, a classical duo and a rock duo! Experience a variety of musical performances throughout the Museum’s galleries. We won’t be swingin’ until midnight, so bring the kids! View the City’s fireworks display from the comfort of the Bourne Building, and we’ll have our own countdown at 9 pm. Tickets: $50 for Adults or $15 for Children (entertainment provided). Purchase tickets online, or call the Whaling Museum at 508-997-0046 x150.
9pm City of New Bedford Fireworks Where: Custom House Square Details: The fireworks start at 9:00, and take place at Custom House Square.
9:30pm to 12:30am Mercy Meals and More Non-alcohol Free Event Where: 634 Purchase Street Details: Attendees are invited to bring a snack to share, board games, musical CD, guitar’s and other instruments. A non alcoholic toast to 2012 will happen at midnight. Any questions contact Rev. Russ Chamberlain @ 508-728-1489.
Restaurant/Bar Events
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Bar 908 (908 Purchase Street) Entertainment: Runway and S&M Entertainment Details: 8pm to 2am. Party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight for only $10.00.
Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front Street) Entertainment: Chris Richards Details: 8:30pm to 12:30am
Dublin’s Bar N Grille (1686 Acushnet Ave.) Entertainment: Groovin’ You, Corey Amaral & The Interpretations and Dj Farenheit. Details: Tickets: $30 includes Full Buffet 8:30-10:30pm & Champagne Toast at Midnight, group rates available. Cover $15 @ Door includes hors d’oeures & a complimentary drink ticket. For tickets, info or guest list call Dave Silveira @ 508.962.0977. Tickets can also be purchased at Dublin’s Sports Bar & Grille .
No Problemo (813 Purchase St.) Entertainment: Prince Wish & DJ Tourmas Details: Free entertainment and campaign toast.
Pour Farm Tavern (780 Purchase St.) Entertainment: The Dividers & DJ Details: Starts at 9:30pm with no cover charge.
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Seaport Inn & Marina(110 Middle Street, Fairhaven) Entertainment: The Portuguese Fireman & The Kulprits Details: Cocktail Hour is Open Bar (7-8pm) Buffet Dinner | Champagne Toast at Midnight. Tickets: $75.00(with dinner). $50.00 (general admission @9:00). Tickets available at front desk of hotel. For more info call: 508-997-1281. Room Special: 2 tickets (with dinner) and accommodations for $200.00+tax.
Mattapoisett Chowder House (79 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett) Entertainment: The Smokin’ 45’s Details: 9pm-12am, no cover charge with limited holiday menu and pizza.
Take the Polar Plunge at Fort Phoenix on New Year’s Day starting at 10am! Full details here.
New Bedford New Year’s Eve Events
New Bedford will be hosting dozens of public New Year’s Eve events hosted by the city hall and local businesses. Here is a list of public New Year’s Eve events in and around New Bedford. If you want to get an event added send details to info@newbedfordguide.com.
City Public Events
The Seamen's Bethel New Bedford will host an ecumenical church service from 5-6pm.
2-4pm Make Hats with Artworks! Where: Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave) Details: Bring your own for the hat contest at City Hall.
4:30pm Live Ice Sculpting Where: Custom House Square
5-6pm Ecumenical Church Service Where: The Seaman’s Bethel (384 Acushnet Ave)
5-9pm New Beford City Hall Guided Tour Where: New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street) Details: Tour provided by the New Bedford High School ROTC. Free hot chocolate!
5:15pm Symphony Tales Where: New Bedford Public Library (613 Pleasant St.) Details: Kids friendly event.
The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform every hour from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm Toe Jam Puppet Band and face painting by Lulu the Clown Where: New Bedford YMCA (25 S Water St) Details: Kids friendly event.
6pm Fire & Ice! Where: Whaling Museum Plaza (18 Johnny Cake Hill) Details: Check out real fire-eaters!
6pm and 7:15pm Family Magic Workshop with Jedlie’s Magic Circus Where: BCC
6:30pm-8:30pm Chat with Mayor Lang Where: New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street) Details: Performed by the New Bedford Drama Club.
6:30pm and 7:30pm Storytelling with Karen Chace Where: Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave)
The City of New Bedford fireworks display start at 9pm at Custom House Square.
6:30pm and 7:30pm Little Women Tea Where: New Bedford Public Library (613 Pleasant St.) Details: Performed by the New Bedford Drama Club.
7pm Fado singer Ana Vinagre Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William Street) Details: Renowned Portuguese fado singer Ana Vinagre will mesmerize the audience with her renderings of traditional Portuguese songs.
9pm City of New Bedford Fireworks Where: Custom House Square Details: The fireworks start at 9:00, and take place at Custom House Square.
Restaurant/Bar Events
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Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front Street) Entertainment: Chris Richards Details: 8:30pm to 12:30am
Dublin’s Bar N Grille (1686 Acushnet Ave.) Entertainment: Groovin’ You, Corey Amaral & The Interpretations and Dj Farenheit. Details: Tickets: $30 includes Full Buffet 8:30-10:30pm & Champagne Toast at Midnight, group rates available. Cover $15 @ Door includes hors d’oeures & a complimentary drink ticket. For tickets, info or guest list call Dave Silveira @ 508.962.0977. Tickets can also be purchased at Dublin’s Sports Bar & Grille .
No Problemo (813 Purchase St.) Entertainment: Prince Wish & DJ Tourmas Details: Free entertainment and campaign toast.
Pour Farm Tavern (780 Purchase St.) Entertainment: The Dividers & DJ Details: Starts at 9:30pm with no cover charge.
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Seaport Inn & Marina(110 Middle Street, Fairhaven) Entertainment: The Portuguese Fireman & The Kulprits Details: Cocktail Hour is Open Bar (7-8pm) Buffet Dinner | Champagne Toast at Midnight. Tickets: $75.00(with dinner). $50.00 (general admission @9:00). Tickets available at front desk of hotel. For more info call: 508-997-1281. Room Special: 2 tickets (with dinner) and accommodations for $200.00+tax.
Mattapoisett Chowder House (79 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett) Entertainment: The Smokin’ 45’s Details: 9pm-12am, no cover charge with limited holiday menu and pizza.
New Bedford Inaugural Ceremony (2 Jan, 2012)
January 2nd, 2012 marks a new beginning for New Bedford. Our city will get a new mayor, two new city council members and one new school committee member. The Inaugural Ceremony will take place on Monday, January 2nd at 7pm at the Zeiterion Theater. All are welcome to attend. A Facebook event has been created here.
Jon Mitchell will replace Mayor Scott Lang after six years in office. Linda Morad vacates the Ward 1 city council seat and will be replaced by James Oliveira. Henry Bousquet replaces Kathy Dehner as Ward 3 city councilor. The other four ward city council seats and the five at-large city council seats remain unchanged. A list of your next local government can be found here.
Musical selections will be performed by Miss New Bedford Marlena Johnson, New Bedford native Candida Rose and New Bedford High School band members. There will also be a reception following the ceremony at the New Bedford Art Museum.
New Bedford Inaugural Ceremony Schedule of Events (January 2nd, 2012)
11:30am – There will be a Roman Catholic Mass at St. Lawrence Martyr Church on County Street, which is mayor-elect Jon Mitchell’s parish. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
6pm – The city council will conduct an organizational meeting beginning where they will elect a City Council president. They will recess and travel together to the Inaugural Ceremony, and then will return to City Council Chambers to resume the meeting once the ceremony is over. Read about the role of the city council here.
7pm – Inaugural Ceremony at the Zeiterion Theater.
Following Inaugural Ceremony – Reception at the New Bedford Art Museum.
The Inaugural Celebration is being held on Saturday, January 7th, at the United Fishermen Club on Orchard St. in New Bedford. There will be a receiving line from 6:30-8pm, and dancing from 8-11pm. Light fare will be served and jackets are requested.
Let’s have a great turn out. Share these details with your friends!
Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll
Downtown New Bedford, Inc. has organized 4th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll on Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 12 noon to 4 pm. Santa Claus will arrive at Custom House Square by antique fire truck at noon and set up shop in Mare’ Studios and Gallery on Centre Street to greet their young admirers and pose for free photos; musicians will perform; streets and shops will be decorated . The NBHS and All-City Middle School Marching Band and Colorguard will parade up William Street to the Library for the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony with Mayor Lang, The City Council, and Miss New Bedford. The city’s giant tree will sparkle on the Library steps after the parade and lighting ceremony. All this and more is what visitors will experience at the Downtown Holiday Stroll.
A brief list of activities includes: Trolley transportation and Antique Fire Truck rides around downtown. Track Santa’s journey in hi-tech on the amazing Science on the Sphere at the Ocean Explorium. Visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum to shop their gift shop, see the local artisan vendor fair in Jacobs Family Gallery and live performances in the auditorium that include: Christine’s Studio of PA’s Christmas Spectacular; Cheryl McCormack Dancers Holiday Show. Showstoppers PA’s Christmas Cabaret and the New Bedford Youth Ballet presenting excerpts from A New England Nutcracker. Outside on the plaza, join the City’s Senior Chorus New Horizons in caroling. Cafe Arpeggio will host live music with Art Tibbetts and friends, the Seaman’s Bethel will host members of the New Bedford Symphony Youth Orchestra. Children and family craft activities will be provided by ArtWorks the National Park and the YMCA.
All this and so much more– Shops, Galleries, and Restaurants will offer up specials and sales. This year shop local! A complete schedule of activities and locator map is available at participating venues throughout the downtown and on line on Facebook and our web-site at www.downtownnb.org.
The City of New Bedford snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of 9:30am today as a result of a change in the forecast.
