The proposal for a total tax increase of $16 million, elimination of 94 positions, and the shuttering of Fire Station 9 was met with fierce resistance from councilors and firefighters.
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Mitchell: ‘Historic’ state aid proposal is too little, too late
Boston is planning to send more money to New Bedford, but it’s “woefully inadequate” for New Bedford’s needs, according to the mayor.
Posted inPolice and Courts
City contesting PTSD retirement of police officer
Three physicians appointed by the state’s retirement commission agree Jacob Oliveira’s condition is likely to be permanent, but a city-paid physician concluded the condition may be helped with treatment.
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Mayor gets fundraising boost from real estate, development sector
A recent spike in donations from people working in real estate industries contributed to the mayor’s biggest fundraising burst in a decade.
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Mayor’s State of the City address: New Bedford is ‘running up the score’
Jon Mitchell highlights infrastructure and municipal service, and unveils new plans for the city.
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New Bedford officials anticipate $10 million or more in deficit challenges
State-mandated education spending, pension contributions, and normal debt service already account for 73% of the city’s anticipated budget.
Posted inElection 2026
How to run for office in 2026
Open seats include Bristol County DA and 9th Bristol state rep.
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As residents dodge potholes, approved repair budget will fix less than 6 miles of road
After a bad winter storm season wreaked havoc on New Bedford’s roads, city councilors approved $3 million for road repairs.
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Potholes, dark streets, and dead trees: Why city services can take weeks
Jamie Ponte, of the Department of Public Infrastructure, said many factors affect response times, and requests with safety concerns or property damage risks take precedence.
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City employee’s email contacts list targeted by phishing scam
The breach was immediately addressed by the city’s IT team and did not affect servers, data, or hardware, according to the city’s public information officer.