Host city Agreement

Mayor Jon Mitchell is encouraging as many public meetings as possible concerning the waterfront casino project being proposed by KG Urban Enterprises. Speaking on his weekly radio program Wednesday on WBSM, the Mayor said the city is organizing forums for June 4th at Roosevelt Middle School, and June 17th at Normandin Middle School...

New Bedford is one step closer to a referendum on the Host City Agreement that would establish a waterfront casino in the city. Developer KG Urban Enterprises is recommending a date of June 23rd for that city-wide vote. The proposal is being forwarded to the City Council...

It's a safe bet casino talks will continue for months in New Bedford.

Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered a generally upbeat State of the City speech Thursday, while addressing government and business leaders at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School. The Mayor touted growth in the Port of New Bedford with a record number of cargo freighters visiting the port, and a decline in the school drop out rate...