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Local activist Erik Andrade said he asked the Mitchell Administration to fly the Palestinian flag in front of New Bedford City Hall but his request was denied.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today who will be on the screening committee to find the city's next police chief and the process for their hiring.

New Bedford has hired a firm to conduct an independent evaluation of the police department’s use of confidential informants and internal affairs investigations.

Mayor Jon Mitchell asked the New Bedford City Council to officially name the new pedestrian bridge over Route 18 in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Andre A. Lopes.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he plans to 'cast a wide net' to find the city's next police chief, including going outside of the department.

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira announced today he is retiring in a few months after a 32-year career with the department and four years at the helm.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is pushing a plan to give cities and towns the ability to raise additional local taxes called the Municipal Empowerment Act.

The Mitchell Administration announced today that the City of New Bedford is putting a hiring freeze into effect in what it is calling a 'belt-tightening' move.

The City of New Bedford has launched its new NBConnected app, bringing together all of its non-emergency services into one smartphone application.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell sent a letter today pushing for the repeal of a lobster fishery management plan that will limit the catch size of lobsters.