New Bedford Mayor: Population Growth Amid Pandemic
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell gave an upbeat virtual 'State of the City' speech Thursday, addressing the city's pandemic response and economic prospects, among other topics.
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New Bedford Mayor Shouldn't Push for Vaccine Mandates [OPINION]
The people of New Bedford must decide for themselves about whether to be vaccinated, and not because they are mandated to in order to provide for their family.
'Pay As You Throw' Will Come to New Bedford Before Long [OPINION]
New Bedford's Crapo Hill landfill is getting filled more and more each day, and eventually the city will have to move to a 'pay as you throw' system for trash.
Higher Fees Will Hurt Downtown New Bedford Businesses [OPINION]
How many administrations will it take to understand that people do not want to park in the Elm Street Garage and walk uphill into downtown New Bedford?
The Wind Blew Baker and Healey into New Bedford [OPINION]
The likely finalists for governor visited New Bedford, seeking Mayor Jon Mitchell's endorsement and praising the effort to attract wind-related business.
I'm Skeptical About New Bedford's Falling Crime Rate [OPINION]
The Federal Bureau of Investigations says crime in New Bedford is down again. But how reliable is the information?
How Mayor Mitchell Helped Chris McCarthy
As WBSM host Chris McCarthy continues to recover from COVID-19, he shared how New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and his wife Dr. Ann Partridge have helped.
New Bedford Violent Crimes Hit Record Low, per FBI Data
Violent crime rates in New Bedford have hit a record low, with property crime falling 21% last year and overall crime down by 39% since 2016.
Cut Your Grass or Pay Fine, New Bedford [OPINION]
Is out-of-control grass that serious of an issue right now in New Bedford, or is this just a money grab, as some callers have suggested?
Where in New Bedford Will Mitchell's Refugees Live? [OPINION]
Mayor Jon Mitchell hasn't said where the refugees he is working to bring to New Bedford will live, work, or be educated. I'm guessing not in his neighborhood?