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The Town of Fairhaven's finances got a positive review after Moody's Investors Services issued a credit opinion on Tuesday that kept the exisiting bond rating of Aa2 while removing the negative outlook.

There's some good news for Dartmouth. Standard and Poors Rating Service has reaffirmed Dartmouth's Triple-A bond rating. Town Administrator David Cressman says the Triple-A rating has a positive benefit for town residents. "It means that when we issue these bonds, some of which have a term of 20 years, and even at the low interest rates today, we're going to be saving the residents money,&quo

The City of New Bedford has maintained its AA - bond rating. The announcement came from the Standard-&-Poors Bond Rating Service. Its the highest rating the city has received since 1970. Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky tells WBSM News, the bond rating means New Bedford is paying lower interest rates when borrowng money. "W...

The Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD is sending $2 million to New Bedford to fund programs that fight homelessness. Mayor Jon Mitchell, speaking on his weekly radio program on WBSM, said the money will be distributed to ten local organizations...

The City will see increased advantages thanks to Standard & Poor's Ratings Services upping New Bedford's bond rating. S&P says the City now stands at a AA- rating, which will allow favorable interest rates on capital projects and increased interest from investors. It's t...