Montigny Secures Funds to Keep Station 9 Open
Senator Montigny secures $500k New Bedford budget funding to keep Fire Station 9 open, countering Mayor Mitchell’s NBFD budget cuts.
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Mitchell Warns of "Tough Choices" at State of the City
New Bedford State of the City highlights $18M budget gap, rising costs, road repairs, housing growth and education initiatives.
New Bedford City Hall Elevator Facing Big Changes
Century-old New Bedford City Hall elevator undergoing upgrades, repairs to impact access and council meetings.
Big Development, Bigger Traffic Questions
Traffic concerns mount as New Bedford advances Whaling City Golf Course redevelopment and a proposed Advanced Manufacturing Campus.
Dash Owner Says Parking Situation Is a “Nightmare”
Dash Laundromat launches parking pass program after towing dispute near Kilburn Mill as South End parking congestion draws city attention.
Why New Bedford City Council Committees Were Reshaped
New Bedford City Council President Ryan Pereira released 2026 committee assignments, shrinking many panels, creating a new committee, and renaming another for efficiency.
The Controversy That Ended Bousquet’s Bid
Henry Bousquet withdrew from New Bedford’s School Committee race after political backlash tied to his conservative views and Voc-Tech admissions stance.
Markey Takes School Committee Seat After Turmoil
Markey wins 9-8 New Bedford School Committee seat after Bousquet withdraws; mayor shifts support and votes draw protest, highlighting local political division.
Mayor Flips Vote From Bousquet to Coward
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell switched his vote ahead of a school committee vacancy decision, citing concerns over stability, vocational admissions, and a social media post.
Two New Bedford Councilors Switch Parties
Two New Bedford City Councilors have joined the Republican Party, marking a rare political shift in a city and state dominated by Democrats.