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City councilors in a voice vote Thursday agreed to file away a letter from Mayor Jon Mitchell vetoing their decision to allow Fall River Pawnbrokers to continue doing business on Union Street.

Barry Richard took a deep dive into the official New Bedford City Council attendance records to find out who does – and who does not – attend meetings.

New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn has been found not guilty of operating under the influence of alcohol in a 2021 crash that saw him hit two other vehicles after leaving a downtown bar.

The New Bedford City Council will vote tonight on the reclassification of city employee salaries, allowing for higher salaries to fill vacant positions.

An $11 million loan order to borrow money for a capital improvement plan that would see public safety funding and repairs for roads in New Bedford has been delayed.

A New Bedford City Council committee has scheduled a meeting to hear the concerns of residents of Melville Towers and Tripp Towers.

The New Bedford City Council once again voted down Mayor Jon Mitchell's third attempt to adopt a state law allowing the City to renegotiate employee healthcare.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell outlined his proposal for the City's FY23 budget totaling $471million, with the General Fund totaling approximately $421 million.

The New Bedford City Council unanimously passed to a second reading a motion to borrow $119 million to pay for extensive sewer and drain system improvements.

The New Bedford City Council will discuss the ATV and dirt bike situation this Thursday and could seek discussion with Police Chief Paul Oliveira on the matter.