NEW BEDFORD -- The City Council will hold its only scheduled meeting for the month of August on Thursday, Aug. 21, at City Hall. New business includes: 1. Motions regarding citizenship for New Bedford Police Department officers a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Ordinance Committee meet with Legal Counsel Atty. David Gerwatowski to […]
The City Council’s Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications will meet to review proposals for memorial benches, plaques, and dedications across New Bedford. Agenda items include: A park bench and banner for Antone T. Fortes at Monte’s Park A bench and plaque for Rochelli “Coco” Paris at Ash Street Playground Dedication of Brooklawn Park’s Diamond […]
NEW BEDFORD -- A letter from Mayor Jon Mitchell regarding his recent appointment of Jason Thody as New Bedford police chief is on the City Council's agenda for its next meeting. The letter advises the council of the city solicitor's opinion that the appointment is not subject to confirmation by the City Council. At a […]
The Ordinances Committee meeting will continue public hearings on zoning code definitions and updates to the Table of Principal Use Regulations, with input from the Planning Board and city officials. The Council will also consider a review of the food truck ordinance, focusing on locations, generators, and noise, as well as a proposal to establish […]
The New Bedford Ward 5 Democratic Committee will hold a candidates' forum on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Hathaway School, 256 Court Street in New Bedford. The following candidates have been invited: Ward 5 City Council seat All Ward Councilor seats At-Large City Councilor seats School Committee seats All candidates will have […]
Ward 4 City Councilor Derek Baptiste will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the NAACP building on Cedar Street. The discussion will focus on a proposed four-story apartment building next to the historic Daddy Grace Church at Cedar and Union streets. Residents will have an opportunity to share feedback […]
The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes reports from the Purchasing Director on monthly Requests for Proposals. It also requests a detailed list of all contractors engaged from Jan. 2014 to Sept. 2022. Another item asks for […]
The City Council’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, Room 214. The meeting will be recorded and live-streamed on the city’s website. Citizens’ Input Time will open the meeting, featuring remarks from Joyce Rowley on Buttonwood Park Zoo and Emily the Elephant, […]
The City Council’s Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 133 William St., Room 214. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded on the city’s website under Quick Links, then Meetings. The agenda includes a report from the New Bedford Economic Development Council on […]
Committee members will review proposed amendments to the zoning code and consider updates to licensing rules. Planning staff will present recommendations on use regulations and district boundaries. Several administrative orders and public hearing items are also listed for action. This meeting is being live streamed and recorded. City Council and committee meetings can be viewed […]
The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes a motion requesting that the Purchasing Director provide monthly reports detailing the prior month’s requests for proposals. It also asks for monthly expenditure reports from every city department and account. […]
The New Bedford City Council meets at 7 p.m. with an opening prayer and the pledge. Public hearings are scheduled for Verizon New England projects on County Street and Phillips Road. The mayor submitted several appointments, including one to the Veterans Advisory Board and multiple constable appointments. New business includes proposed loan orders for school […]
The New Bedford City Council’s Appointments & Briefings Committee will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. Agenda highlights include a 30 minute citizen’s input period. Chris Lamontagne plans to offer public comment on rat infestation and city transparency. A public hearing is scheduled on a special […]
The Board of Assessors of New Bedford will hold an open meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Room 112 at City Hall. The session begins with approval of minutes from the Dec. 18, 2025, meeting. The board will review and approve monthly abatement and exemption reports. It will also review and approve […]
The Ordinance Committee meets Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. The meeting continues public hearings on proposed zoning changes. Agenda: Topics include residential infill standards and revisions to principal use rules. Planning Board recommendations will help shape the discussion. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded, and can be found on the City of […]
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