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Mayor Jon Mitchell says his proposed fiscal year 2014 budget takes a "steady as she goes" approach. Mitchell says his $263-million proposal will keep the city at status quo, while also restoring a third of the Rainy Day Fund

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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and members of the community are set to sign an action plan this Wednesday that lays out steps members of a number of community organizations can take to help improve relations between them and the city.

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Gov. Deval Patrick is making a strong case for the Southcoast Rail Project, and he wants others to do the same.  Patrick met Friday at the Whaling Museum with local elected officials and labor leaders, urging them to lobby for the proejct

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Mayor Jon Mitchell watched the President's second Inaugural Address on Monday with members of his family.  Mitchell told WBSM News, he was impressed by the President's message.....

Mitchell said he was pleased to hear the President again state his committment to alternative energy programs

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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has made two appointments to vacant city positions.

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Mayor Jon Mitchell says increased security around New Bedford schools will continue when students return their classrooms following the holiday vacation.  Mitchell says increased police patrols around the elementary schools will continue, as well as the uptick in surveillance by School Resources Officers in the high school and three middle schools.  A

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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says his administration will assist laid off workers from Niche. Inc. anyway it can. 

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Mayor Jon Mitchell has named two New Bedford Women to head two city departments.

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The Southeastern Massachusetts Commuter Rail Task force met in New Bedford Wednesday and heard from Mayor Jon Mitchell.

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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is submitting his tax plan to the City Council Monday Night.

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