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 Ordinance Committee meets on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Councilors continue public hearings on zoning updates for solar energy systems, accessory dwelling units, and parking requirements. They also review proposed changes to principal-use regulations and a tabled motion to convert large single-family homes into condominiums. Several items include recommendations from […]
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 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. […]
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 City Ordinance Committee will meet to review zoning updates, license requests and several communications from city departments. Members plan to discuss revisions to the zoning code and proposed changes to the Table of Principal Use Regulations. Budget matters and administrative items are also on the agenda. This meeting is being live streamed and recorded. […]
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 […]
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 Environmental Affairs – Special Committee meets Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 214. The agenda includes discussion of the 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, contamination concerns at Bliss Corner, and odor and runoff issues linked to Bob’s Tire Company on Brook Street. A $6.8 million loan for the […]
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 New Bedford City Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. Agenda items include a hearing on a proposed Verizon pole and cable placement on Hathaway Road, multiple loan orders totaling more than $46 million for repairs to city-owned buildings and schools, and the adoption of a new […]
The Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council of New Bedford will convene on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. The agenda includes the appointment of Connor Worden to the Conservation Commission with a term ending in June 2027 and the appointment of Maria Adamides as a constable. A […]
The commission will hear updates from the New Bedford Police Department and the Executive Director’s Report from Marci Pina-Christian. Discussions will include commissioner updates, complaints and case status, and subcommittee reports. Planning will continue for Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, 2025, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18, 2026. Find the full […]
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 Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council and the City of New Bedford will rededicate "Labor Education: New Bedford Union Hall," a painting by folk artist Ralph Fasanella, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. The event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Ashley Room of City Hall. The painting honors the city’s labor history and […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city Finance Committee will meet Thursday, Sept. 18, at City Hall, at 7 p.m. Among the agenda items is: WRITTEN MOTION, Councilor President Carney, requesting, that the Treasurer’s Office provide a report identifying all tax-exempt properties, including churches, listing their value, property status as active or vacant, and number of years […]
NEW BEDFORD -- Starting Wednesday, Sept. 17, Joseph Drayton and his son, Noah, will step off on a four-day walk to Provincetown to raise awareness and funds for equity, or fairness, by creating a level playing field for all people. The walk echoes a cross-country trek the elder Drayton made in 1999, in an effort […]
NEW BEDFORD -- An application for a proposed retail marijuana and product manufacturing facility, as well as several appointments, are on the agenda of city Appointments & Briefings Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The committee is due to hear the following: - COMMUNICATION, Councilor Gomes, submitting a Host Community Agreement Proposal Application on behalf of […]
Housing and homelessness will be in focus as the City Council’s Special Committee on Housing gathers on Sept. 15. The committee will hear public input and review new initiatives, including housing for veterans. On the agenda: “Tenant Perspectives” — public comment from Joseph Quigley of Walnut Street A call for action on homelessness — Councillor […]
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 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 -- Three deadlines are coming up this week for those seeking to be candidates in the city's elections this year. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m. Last day and hour for filing certified nomination papers, including Statement of Candidacy with the Board of Election Commissioners Wednesday, Sept. 3 Deadline to post list of candidates. […]
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 […]
NEW BEDFORD — The city Appointments & Briefings Committee meets Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. This public hearing is on an application from Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendes, d/b/a […]
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