Mitchell Takes Issue With Budget Cuts Process
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell called the city council’s process of cutting $8.77 million in the 2024 budget 'hugely flawed.'
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Bristol County Sheriff's Office Appoints New Special Sheriff
Owen Bebeau, chief of staff at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, became the new special sheriff last week, serving as the next-in-command for Sheriff Paul Heroux.
Ballot Petition Underway for Term Limits for City Council
A citizen effort is underway to get a binding referendum on this November’s ballot in New Bedford that would call for term limits for city councilors.
SouthCoast Towns Exempt From New Septic Rules
New Bedford, Dartmouth and other towns and cities on the South Coast won’t be required to follow the state’s new rules to upgrade septic systems.
Council Votes No on Healthcare Proposal
The New Bedford City Council voted against Mayor Jon Mitchell’s proposal to bring the city into the state’s municipal healthcare service on Thursday evening.
Elder Abuse Awareness the Focus of Westport Resource Fair
White's of Westport will host the Bristol County Celebration of Seniors, a free breakfast and resource fair with a program on elder abuse awareness.
Mitchell Presents $513 Million Budget to City Council
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his $513 million Fiscal Year 2024 budget to the city council Wednesday night.
Mitchell Touts Plans in State of City Address
In his annual State of the City Address, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell described a city able to accomplish big projects and ready to complete more.
City Council Favors Mayor's Vetoes
The New Bedford City Council Thursday night failed to override Mayor Jon Mitchell’s vetoes on three nonbinding ballot questions.
New Bedford Councilor to Vote to Sustain Mayor’s Veto Amid Recall Provision Discussions
New Bedford City Councilor Scott Lima said he will vote to sustain Mayor Jon Mitchell's veto of a ballot question about returning the mayoral term to two years.