Last month a New Bedford cab driver shot and killed one of the two men that attempted to rob him with a knife. We asked New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell if he’d favor arming more citizens is high-risk professions like cab drivers and convenience store clerks.
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PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell on the passing of John McCain and Loretta Bourque
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell shared his thoughts on the passing of Senator John McCain and New Bedford’s Loretta Bourque.
Read More »Mayor Jon Mitchell to hold July Neighborhood Office Hours at Gary’s Best Hot Dogs
Mayor Mitchell will hold neighborhood office hours for the Month of July on Tuesday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p .m. at Gary’s Best Hot Dogs, 958 Ashley Boulevard. Mayor Mitchell announced he would set aside time each month to hold office hours in city neighborhoods so that residents …
Read More »Statement of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell on the NOAA Approval of Operation Plans for Groundfish Sectors
“NOAA’s long-awaited decision to approve sector operation plans and allow limited groundfish operations to resume is an important first step and welcome relief to many New Bedford fishing families and waterfront businesses impacted by the closures of Sectors 7 and 9. I applaud all those industry leaders and elected officials …
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell discusses requiring landlords to post contact information
Mayor Mitchell discussed the change to an ordinance that will require landlords in New Bedford to post contact information at properties they do not live at.
Read More »PODCAST: Mayor Mitchell discusses marijuana production in New Bedford
Mayor Mitchell discussed the status of marijuana production in New Bedford and the benefits to the city.
Read More »Mayor Jon Mitchell announces Fourth of July Fireworks over New Bedford Harbor
At a press conference held in City Hall, Mayor Jon Mitchell joined with sponsor Hawthorn Medical Associates’ CEO Joe Ciccolo to announce that Hawthorn will sponsor the City’s 2018 Independence Day fireworks display over New Bedford Harbor. Hawthorn Medical Associates contributed $10,000 to support the fireworks display, continuing a long-standing …
Read More »New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell Memorial Day Address
Here’s New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s address during today’s Memorial Day event at Clasky Common Park. Stay tuned to the end for some unintended humor.
Read More »Live Q&A with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
Live with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell to discuss the first wind industry contract and other local issues.
Read More »Statement of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell on offshore wind projects announced today
Mayor Jon Mitchell issued the following statement regarding the selection of Vineyard Wind to build Massachusetts’ first industrial-scale offshore wind project off the state’s coast. The selection was made through a competitive process established by comprehensive energy legislation passed in 2016: “Today marks an important milestone in New Bedford’s long …
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