▶︎ City Hall
New Bedford comes in under budget by $4.8 million
For the first time in more than a decade, every city department was at or under budget.
Recount affirms Scott Pemberton’s Ward 2 victory
Thursday’s election recount confirms the challenger’s narrow victory. Ward 2 will have a new councilor for the first time since 2017.
Maria Giesta files for a Ward 2 recount
After the Ward 2 election was decided by 17 votes, the defeated incumbent wants to be sure.
Mayor relents, submits police chief appointment to City Council
The council referred the matter to the committee on appointments and briefings. It will withdraw its lawsuit over Police Chief Jason Thody’s nomination.
Analysis: New councilors sell progress, but not change
Knocking on doors, spending smart money, and offering “change” — but not too much. Two candidates show how to win a council race in New Bedford.
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▶︎ Budget and development
Companies adapt to State Pier closure
Businesses are relocating after an engineering review forced the closure of most of the pier. Repairs will take about four years.
Inspector General uncovers ‘grossly mismanaged’ Pope’s Island Marina
The New Bedford Port Authority and DCR failed to account for repair funds, decades of rent, and public documents.
Dredging clears way for cleaner, bigger harbor
How a project led by the New Bedford Port Authority helped clean decades of contamination and expand the city’s working waterfront.
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