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Two men are arrested in New Bedford after allegedly attacking another man over a financial dispute.

NEW BEDFORD - The City Council voted to send a loan request of $6,499,000 by Mayor Jon Mitchell for environmental cleanup projects to the Committee on Finance during Thursday's meeting for further discussion.

The Fall River City Council approved a $5 million dollar federal loan Tuesday night that will allow the Fall River Fire Department to aquire 3 new engines, 2 ladder trucks, a command center and other gear.

The New Bedford City Council approved $18.1 million in funding for accelerated repair projects at four city elementary schools during Tuesday night's meeting.

A new elementary school will soon be coming to the South End of New Bedford.

Average rates on U.S. fixed mortgages ticked up this week but are still low by historical standards, a trend that has helped the housing market recover.