far North End

Mayor Jon Mitchell and city officials formally reopened Pine Hill Park to the public Friday after significant renovations and updates, including a basketball court, lighting, and added accessibility for the public.

New Bedford Police are urging residents to take precautions following a series of car breaks in the Far North End.

New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes is hoping to have fire alarm service restored to businesses in the far North End by sometime Saturday. About 100 fire boxes north of Tarkiln Hill Road lost power on Wednesday when a construction crew, working in the vicinity of railroad tracks in the Wamsutta area, accidentally cut a master cable...