State of the City

Z to Get $5 Million in ARPA Funds
Z to Get $5 Million in ARPA Funds
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced millions in COVID relief funding to renovate the Zeiterion and develop vacant properties as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address on Wednesday.
The State Of The City Is?
The State Of The City Is?
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will deliver his State Of The City Address to elected and civic leaders this afternoon at New Bedford Voc Tech. The annual speech is largely an opportunity for the Chief Executive to review his administration's accomplishments of the last year and layout some of his vision for the year ahead...
Mitchell Reports Steady Progress
Mitchell Reports Steady Progress
Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered a generally upbeat State of the City speech Thursday, while addressing government and business leaders at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School. The Mayor touted growth in the Port of New Bedford with a record number of cargo freighters visiting the port, and a decline in the school drop out rate...
Was the State of the City short on specifics?
Was the State of the City short on specifics?
Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday, calling for a new Fairhaven bridge and increased economic competitiveness. Ward 2 City Councilor Steven Martins, however, said the address was short on specifics and that something needs to be done about New Bedford having the highest unemployment in the state...