Vax Requirement Should Extend to Teachers [OPINION]
New Bedford's vaccine requirement is reasonable since unions can opt to be tested rather than vaccinated. But the policy should be for all municipal employees.
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New $20 Million Public Safety Center Opens in New Bedford
New Bedford's new Public Safety Center at the site of the former St. Anne's Church in the South End officially opened on Aug. 5.
Mitchell Moves on New Bedford's Downtown Vagrancy [OPINION]
This is a small first step towards addressing a huge problem in New Bedford, and especially the downtown area. Let's hope there is more to the plan than this.
New Bedford’s Kilburn Mill Collecting Clothing, Furniture Donations For Fire Victims
The SouthCoast community is coming together to get families back on their feet after a devastating fire on Acushnet Avenue.
Fall River Does What New Bedford Can't [OPINION]
I'm not sure what Fall River is doing that New Bedford is not, but things have turned around in the Spindle City.
New Bedford Mayor's Victimization Strategy Is Pathetic [OPINION]
Come on, Mayor Mitchell, pull up your big boy pants and get back in the ring to defend this mess you have made. New Bedford residents deserve answers.
New Bedford Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Harborview Towers
New Bedford fire crews battled a structure fire at the Harborview Towers apartment building Thursday afternoon.
New Bedford Councilors Want Answers on Public Safety Issues
The New Bedford City Council is asking Mayor Jon Mitchell not to decommission Engine 8 or close the downtown police station this fiscal year.
New Bedford Mayor Disputes Firefighters' Claims About Mutual Aid
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said local fire union officials have been overstating the city’s reliance on mutual aid from surrounding communities.
New Bedford Fires Not Related, Chief Kruger Says
New Bedford crews battled five major fires in seven days. Acting Fire Chief Scott Kruger provided WBSM News with an update on the status of the investigations.