City Hall Elevator to Get Facelift
One of the oldest continuously operating elevators in the U.S. will be getting an upgrade, as bids are coming in on a project to renovate New Bedford's beloved City Hall elevator.
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New Bedford Election Commissioner: I Was Victim of a Hate Crime
New Bedford Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito said he was recently called racial slurs, threatened with murder and spat on outside City Hall.
City Buildings to Lift Mask Mandate
Those inside New Bedford's libraries and other city-owned buildings will no longer have to wear masks starting this Friday.
City Workers Protesting Vaccine Mandate
Protests outside City Hall are continuing for the third day after New Bedford's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees took effect this week.
City Infrastructure Employees Protesting Vaccine Mandate
As the vaccine requirement for New Bedford city employees takes effect today, around 30 staffers at the infrastructure department have called out of work in protest.
New Bedford Early Voting Set for Oct. 23
New Bedford's Board of Election Commissioners has set a date for early voting in the city's municipal election: Saturday, Oct. 23.
New Bedford City Government to Reopen Fully June 15
New Bedford municipal buildings and offices will reopen fully to the public for normal business hours starting June 15.
Gomes Reacts to Attacks Made by Carlos Felix at Candidates Forum
City Councilor At-Large Brian Gomes is responding to statements made by Council candidate Carlos Felix at a candidate’s forum that resulted in a confrontation.
New Bedford Voters Reminded of October 16 Deadline to Register
The Election Commission is reminding New Bedford voters that October 16 is the deadline to register to vote in the November final election.
Daniel Costa Files for Recount in New Bedford Ward One Race
Sources close to City Hall tell WBSM’s Chris McCarthy that Daniel Costa has filed for a recount of the results of the race, scheduled for Thursday at 6:00 p.m.