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In an 8-3 vote, City Council has decided to place a temporary moratorium on opening up the recreational marijuana industry in the Whaling City.

Mayor Jon Mitchell said he's once again pushing for a moratorium on recreational marijuana sales in New Bedford, and more money is needed for anti-gang programs.

City Council passed a motion requesting the City to pen a letter to the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head expressing support for the Tribe's plans for an area casino.

Mayor Mitchell announced the decision to utilize of a 2007 state law allowing the city to use a neutral arbitrator to negotiate health insurance plans with public employee unions.

The City of New Bedford's 2018 inauguration ceremony at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center on Monday night saw the swearing in of new and incumbent elected officials.

Monday, New Years Day, will see those city officials elected last November, taking over the reigns of city government. The Inauguration ceremonies will take place at 7pm at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Mayor Jon Mitchell will take the oath of office and start his fourth term as New Bedford's chief executive...

Councillor at Large Brian Gomes says he's disappointed that the City's federal representatives have not been more vocal in their support of local fishermen.

City Council passed a decrease in property taxes on New Bedford businesses and homes for 2018, but some elected officials believe the drop may only be temporary.

The Election Committee counted 1,166 votes in incumbent Dana Rebeiro's favor over Joseph “Jo Jo” Fortes' 1,120, reducing the margin of victory from 48 to 46 votes.

City Council passed motions calling for the discussion of implementing online police reporting, and to draft an ordinance that imposes penalties for obstructing traffic as a means of panhandling.