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In just one week, New Bedfords COVID recovery center has 32 patients NEW BEDFORD — After its opening week, the citys COVID-19 recovery and care center on Acushnet Avenue has seen an influx of patients. As of Jan. 28, there are 32 patients admitted at the center, according to city media spokesperson Jon Carvalho. The surge center opened on Jan. 18 to house patients battling the virus with extensive recovery times that require ongoing care. This eases the burden from hospitals by opening up ...

NEW BEDFORD — The home of a New Bedford Police officer was reportedly fired upon early Thursday morning, and two city councilors are wondering why they, other officers and citizens were not notified immediately. “I know it’s an ongoing investigation, but you know and I know some things you can say, some things you can’t say, but you can say things to the public that wouldn’t impede your investigation,” City Councilor-at-Large Ian Abreu said. WBSM’s Barry Richard reported on his pr...

Jan 27, 2021 BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Fred Kalisz, former longtime Mayor of New Bedford, and the current Bristol County Registrar of Deeds, died early Wednesday from complications of the coronavirus. 63-year-old Kalisz served New Bedford as a City Councilor before he was elected as mayor for four terms from 1997 to 2006. During his tenure, Kalisz was known for resuming ferry service between the city and Marthas Vineyard, renovating the Buttonwood Park Zoo, and his work in improving education....

Listen as Marcus Ferro discusses with City Councilor Ian Abreu both the residency ordinance for City of New Bedford employees and helping small businesses.

‘A dedicated public servant and a steadfast friend’: Former New Bedford mayor Frederick Kalisz succumbs to COVID-19 By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated January 28, 2021, 12:14 p.m. Email to a Friend Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.OBRIEN, Frank GLOBE STAFF Former New Bedford Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr., who served from 1998 to 2006, died Wednesday morning from complications brought on by COVID-19, according to his family and city officials. The former mayor was 63. Kalisz’s brother...

Mayor, Most of the Council Moves New Bedford Forward [OPINION] New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has been working on a plan for an Advanced Manufacturing Campus for years. He plans to bring 1,000 jobs and millions of tax dollars to his city. Tuesday night was the first time the New Bedford City Council had an opportunity to ask questions about Mitchells plan and to vote on a portion of it. Despite a robust lobbying effort, the city council voted 10-1 in favor of the jobs plan. When the dust settl...

During Commerce Secretary nominee Gov. Gina Raimondos Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey renewed the call to bring a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research facility to New Bedford.  "The nations first federal fisheries lab was established at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in 1871 — 150 years ago," Markey said. "The Northeast Fisheries Science Center is an invaluable part of Massachusetts fishery and science community. Governor, would ...

The History Of US Military Pollution In Hawaii Is Extensive - Honolulu Civil Beat A new book documents military poisoning across the Pacific. Hawaii has its own story. About the Authors Ann Wright served 29 years in the U.S. Army/Army Reserves and retired as a Colonel. She was a U.S. diplomat for 16 years and resigned in opposition to the U.S. war on Iraq. She has lived in Honolulu for 17 years and is the co-author of “Dissent: Voices of Conscience.” Jim Albertini has been a social justice ...

Before his term, he was city councilor for Ward 2 and worked for Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program in toxics reduction. After leaving office, he led the Parents Alliance for Catholic Education, earned degrees in law and public policy, guest lectured at local universities, volunteered at the citys Polish church and took on the role of register of deeds for Bristol Countys southern district in 2017.  His brother, Michael Kalisz, shared the news in a Facebook post that brought hundreds of...

Former New Bedford Mayor Fred Kalisz Passes Away NEW BEDFORD — Former New Bedford Mayor and current Southern Bristol County Register of Deeds Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. has passed away due to complications with COVID-19. Kalisz’s brother Michael Kalisz posted the news on Facebook just before 8 a.m. that the former mayor had died this morning. He was 63 years old. Fred Kalisz was sworn into office on January 5, 1998, and served eight years as mayor before he was defeated by Scott W. Lang. ...