Anastasia E. Lennon
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Here's how New Bedford residents want the city to spend $64 million in ARPA funds
The city is still accepting survey input on how it should allocate $64 million in federal funds. → Read More
New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn charged with OUI, negligent operation, leaving scene
The Fall River clerk magistrate issued the charge, one day after the show cause hearing. An arraignment date will be set for Dunn. → Read More
Ward 5 Election results: Scott Lima, Zach Boyer will advance to New Bedford general election
Only about 6.6% of registered voters in Ward 5 voted in the preliminary election, according to results from the Election Commission. → Read More
Clerk hears testimony, to decide on criminal charges against New Bedford city councilor Dunn
A New Bedford paramedic, a police officer and a Massachusetts State Police lieutenant testified during Tuesday's hearing. → Read More
New Bedford wins three-year lawsuit against ABC Disposal over recycling fees
The city sued the company in 2018 after it began charging additional fees for recycling. → Read More
Bristol County joins three counties to administer $389 million in federal ARPA funds
Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol and Barnstable counties have joined forces to save money on a plan to administer federal stimulus funds. → Read More
'A perfect location': Baker, officials tout offshore wind workforce at New Bedford terminal
Gov. Charlie Baker called New Bedford "a perfect location" for the offshore wind industry. → Read More
New Bedford City Council has legal concerns over its authority of ARPA spending
The City Council and Mayor's Office are at odds over their interpretations of state law and what it means for authority over ARPA spending. → Read More
Two first-time candidates and an incumbent New Bedford City Councilor vying for Ward 5 seat
A two-term incumbent and two first-time candidates are running for the single council seat, sparking a preliminary election on Sept. 28. → Read More
The New Bedford traffic commission plans to add seasonal speed tables to these city roads
The speed tables will be temporary and only installed between Memorial Day and Labor Day along West and East Rodney French Boulevards. → Read More
As Vineyard Wind nears contracting and hiring, CEO has 'great interest' in local supply chain
Vineyard Wind has partnered with a local nonprofit for an initiative to connect local businesses with opportunities in offshore wind projects. → Read More
'Disgusting': New Bedford city councilors denounce Mitchell's COVID death benefits veto
City Councilor Hugh Dunn said Mitchell's rejection of the petition was "disgusting." → Read More
State AG settles with New Bedford bus company over allegations of excessive idling at schools
The pending settlement will require the bus company to pay up to $100,000 to two New Bedford organizations for tree planting and asthma prevention. → Read More
New Bedford mayor says he questions COVID death benefits for unvaccinated employees
Mayor says it would be "inappropriate" to extend benefits when the employee is unvaccinated, unless they have a valid medical or religious exemption. → Read More
The public will have to use outdoor intercoms at these two New Bedford police stations
The intercom system at the downtown station is temporary as the station will close "relatively soon," an official said. → Read More
Vacant New Bedford triple-decker catches fire second time this year. The first was arson.
Both fires at the Bonney Street structure occurred between midnight and 2 a.m. The first fire was determined to be arson by officials. → Read More
New Bedford police officers received suspensions for handling of city councilor crash
Internal investigators determined the police officers responding to Dunn's crash handled the incident "very poorly" and failed to ask basic questions. → Read More
New Bedford neighbors complain of noise from Cisco; petition for resident-only parking
Three parking-related petitions will go before the New Bedford Traffic Commission in mid-September. → Read More
Clean up and investigation continues into Miss Dunia luxury yacht fire in New Bedford
According to an official on scene, there was a dinner party aboard the yacht, Miss Dunia, before the fire broke out. → Read More
Bristol DA: Inmate dies in apparent suicide at Bristol County House of Correction
A 35-year-old inmate died after an apparent suicide by hanging himself from a bunk bed in his cell, according to a spokesperson for the DA's office. → Read More