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*). Little changed for the November 6th, 2012 elections. Nine out of 11 south coast Massachusetts candidates ran unopposed. There may …

The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (CEDC) is joining with Mayor Scott W. Lang to encourage the residents of New Bedford to learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to see if they are eligible to claim this benefit when filing their tax return. The Internal Revenue …

You can vote for New Bedford as the Most Distinctive Destination in the United States by clicking here.  You must first register and create a user name and password.  After registering…VOTE!!!! You can vote once per day for 30 days, which means each of us can contribute 30 votes. This …

New Bedford Officials Announce Snow Emergency Parking Ban to Take Effect at 12PM (Noon) Today A citywide snow emergency parking ban will be in effect in New Bedford as of 12:00pm (noon) today, Tuesday, February 1, 2011. This parking ban will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless further extended …

A citywide snow emergency parking ban will be in effect in New Bedford as of 5:00pm tonight, Wednesday, January 26, 2011. This parking ban will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless further extended by city officials. The ban is designed to allow the City workers to remove the snow …

NSTAR and the City of New Bedford Launch First-in-the-State Jobs Initiative Area Homes to Be Made More Energy Efficient by Trained Local Workforce NSTAR and the City of New Bedford have partnered with two local non-profit organizations to pilot a groundbreaking community-based project promoting energy efficiency and green-sector jobs.  By …

Begins Thursday Jan 20, 2011 at 9pm in New Bedford In effect for 48 hours (unless otherwise directed by city officials) The ban is designed to allow the City workers to remove the snow more efficiently and to provide clear and safe roadways for public safety vehicles. The public is …

In an effort to encourage everyone to do their holiday shopping in New Bedford, the City is offering a special Holiday Parking Program. Effective Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010 through Sunday, January 2, 2011 New Bedford is offering FREE 2-Hour parking at metered spaces in both the Downtown area and …

The City of New Bedford and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced details of an informal design competition for a new station off Route 18 to be known as Whale’s Tooth.  The multi-modal station will be built as part of the South Coast Rail project and may host a …