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Mayor Jon Mitchell and Councilor Leo Choquette have responded to Councilor Shane Burgo’s motion to discuss an “authorized” homeless encampment in New Bedford.

Today was the deadline for bidders to develop New Bedford State Pier, and Sen. Mark Montigny wants them to appear on WBSM to answer questions.

Today was the deadline for bidders to develop New Bedford State Pier, and Sen. Mark Montigny wants them to appear on WBSM to answer questions.

Mayor Jon Mitchell is fighting to keep the federal building in downtown New Bedford open after the government said it plans to shut it down.

Why would two large parcels of land on Kings Highway in New Bedford remain undeveloped for so many years? The owners say they have a perfectly good reason.

Why would two large parcels of land on Kings Highway in New Bedford remain undeveloped for so many years? The owners say they have a perfectly good reason.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said the idea of replacing the aging New Bedford City Hall is 'not on the front burner' but should be 'somewhere on the stove.'

The Fairhaven Police have instituted the Blue Envelope Program and Known to Wander Program to help those residents with disabilities.

Two U.S. Army helicopters will conduct a flyover in a first for New Bedford's Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade, taking place on Sunday, August 6.

Two U.S. Army helicopters will conduct a flyover in a first for New Bedford's Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade, taking place on Sunday, August 6.