Fred Kalisz

Fred Kalisz, former Mayor of New Bedford and current Southern Bristol County Register of Deeds, passed away this morning from complications with COVID-19.

'I have never seen anything like this' is a version of what the people of New Bedford are saying about the politician who can't tell the truth.

Tyson Moultrie is standing by his claim he received encouragement to run from two former mayors while lobbing accusations of corruption at the current one.

Each of the mayors of New Bedford over the last half-century has contributed to the city's recovery.

He was such a vital part of the municipal central nervous system in City Hall that the City commissioned an oil portrait of Arthur Caron, former City Solicitor.

Fred Kalisz is running unopposed, so he will be the winner in November. And that's because smart politicians know not to challenge him.

This week Mayor Jon Mitchell declared New Bedford is a "real city," and challenged residents and the rest of the world to recognize that. In announcing plans to expand flight service to and from the New Bedford Regional Airport Mitchell said it will attract more visitors and businesses to the city and make New Bedford stand out as a major metropolitan area...

The annual Polish Festival returns to New Bedford's North End on Father's Day weekend, sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on North Front St. This week on Townsquare Sunday, former Mayor and current Register of Deeds Fred Kalisz, an OLPH parishioner, talks about the Festival's history, and what's on this year's agenda...

A familiar face is back in public service. Former New Bedford Mayor Fred Kalisz, Jr. has been appointed as Southern Bristol County Register of Deeds. He will be stepping into the role previously filled by his longtime friend J. Mark Tre...

For nearly an hour in New Bedford's City Council Chambers Tuesday night, city officials current and former reflected on the career of Jim Phillips, who retired from broadcasting last month after 45 years in the field. During the presentation, Phillips received accolades from councillors and past mayors, including Fred Kalisz, who painted Jim as fair journalist who asked the questions that mattered