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Today marks the final day candidates hoping to run for mayor in Attleboro's special election can submit their nomination papers and sadly Spooky the Cat will not be on the ballot. Yes, a cat made an attempt to run for mayor and replace Paul Heroux, who is now the Bristol County Sheriff...

New Bedford will gain more than $80 million in federal ARPA funding — and on Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Jon Mitchell revealed how he plans to spend it.

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.

New Bedford will likely be placing a number of Afghan refugee families in the city as evacuees start coming to Massachusetts, Mayor Jon Mitchell said.

Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election results are in — and the incumbents easily took the top spots in both Attleboro and Fall River.

The speculation in New Bedford of a special election to replace Mayor Mitchell has clouded the reality that there's an open seat on the city council this year.

Scott Lang is no longer the Mayor of New Bedford and should refrain from interfering with the current administration.

Rosemary S. Tierney, the first woman ever elected Mayor of New Bedford, has died, Mayor Jon Mitchell confirmed Saturday.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is being challenged by City Council President Linda Morad to make changes to the residency policy for City employees.

New Bedford officials formally dedicated the Hazelwood Senior Center in Mayor Rosemary S. Tierney’s honor on Friday morning.