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Many thanks to New Bedford’s housing team, @gnbvoctech, and @baycoastbank for their support of @habitatforhumanity’s construction of three new houses in our Acushnet Heights neighborhood. More housing means more opportunity.
October 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Many thanks to New Bedford’s housing team, @gnbvoctech, and @baycoastbank for their support of @habitatforhumanity’s construction of three new houses in our Acushnet Heights neighborhood. More housing means more opportunity.
Primary Day - The doors at our voting locations are open until 8:00. Come on in!
September 1, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Primary Day - The doors at our voting locations are open until 8:00. Come on in!
In 1907, the James B. Congdon School opened its doors to children in the South End. Today was its last opening day, as the new Congdon-DeValles School will open in January. The kids today I suspect were no less excited to begin school than their counterparts 119 years ago.
August 31, 2026 at 3:18 PM
In 1907, the James B. Congdon School opened its doors to children in the South End. Today was its last opening day, as the new Congdon-DeValles School will open in January. The kids today I suspect were no less excited to begin school than their counterparts 119 years ago.
A perfect day to unveil our statue of Herman Melville on the grounds of the Seaman’s Bethel — the “Whaleman’s Chapel” in Moby Dick. Many thanks to Stefanie Rocknak for her masterful rendering, and Sam Wasterston for his stirring performance of Father Mapple’s sermon.
August 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
A perfect day to unveil our statue of Herman Melville on the grounds of the Seaman’s Bethel — the “Whaleman’s Chapel” in Moby Dick. Many thanks to Stefanie Rocknak for her masterful rendering, and Sam Wasterston for his stirring performance of Father Mapple’s sermon.
We’re excited to unveil New Bedford’s long anticipated Herman Melville statue this Friday with a program featuring the distinguished Melville scholar Robert Wallace, internationally acclaimed sculptor Stefanie Rothnak, and one of the greatest American actors of our era, Sam Waterston.
August 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
We’re excited to unveil New Bedford’s long anticipated Herman Melville statue this Friday with a program featuring the distinguished Melville scholar Robert Wallace, internationally acclaimed sculptor Stefanie Rothnak, and one of the greatest American actors of our era, Sam Waterston.
Thanks to a donation from @FIFAcom and @usmayors, we gave out over 100 soccer balls to boys and girls at the Gomes School. It left no doubt about soccer’s growing popularity in New Bedford.
August 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Thanks to a donation from @FIFAcom and @usmayors, we gave out over 100 soccer balls to boys and girls at the Gomes School. It left no doubt about soccer’s growing popularity in New Bedford.
The Feast is under way, and it wouldn’t be The Feast without a toast of Madeira wine. Many thanks to Rubina Leal, the President of the Madeiran Legislative Assembly, for joining us tonight to celebrate all things Madeiran.
July 31, 2026 at 1:48 AM
The Feast is under way, and it wouldn’t be The Feast without a toast of Madeira wine. Many thanks to Rubina Leal, the President of the Madeiran Legislative Assembly, for joining us tonight to celebrate all things Madeiran.
Herman is here! The newly forged statue of Herman Melville is now being installed next to the Seaman’s Bethel — the “ Whaleman’s Chapel” in Melville’s Moby Dick. It will be unveiled in a public ceremony on August 14.
July 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Herman is here! The newly forged statue of Herman Melville is now being installed next to the Seaman’s Bethel — the “ Whaleman’s Chapel” in Melville’s Moby Dick. It will be unveiled in a public ceremony on August 14.
It’s always a fast paced and engaging discussion with Gene Valicenti. Today we covered public safety, offshore wind, and much more. @NBC10
July 24, 2026 at 10:27 PM
It’s always a fast paced and engaging discussion with Gene Valicenti. Today we covered public safety, offshore wind, and much more. @NBC10
With Pier 3 as our backdrop, today we swore in eleven new police officers. We are grateful to each for choosing a life of service.
July 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
With Pier 3 as our backdrop, today we swore in eleven new police officers. We are grateful to each for choosing a life of service.
Great to be with Jeannette Barnes this morning on @WCAI_NPR’s On Point, discussing immigration, fishing, offshore wind, education, and more.
July 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Great to be with Jeannette Barnes this morning on @WCAI_NPR’s On Point, discussing immigration, fishing, offshore wind, education, and more.
This week the Portuguese navy’s training ship Sagres has drawn thousands to our waterfront and strengthened the enduring friendship between Portugal and New Bedford. Many thanks to Cpt. Jose Eduardo Souza Luis and Ambassador Francisco Antonio Duarte Lopes for making it happen.
July 22, 2026 at 1:20 AM
This week the Portuguese navy’s training ship Sagres has drawn thousands to our waterfront and strengthened the enduring friendship between Portugal and New Bedford. Many thanks to Cpt. Jose Eduardo Souza Luis and Ambassador Francisco Antonio Duarte Lopes for making it happen.
The sights and sounds of today’s Cape Verdean Recognition Parade. Thank you to the organizing committee for a hugely successful week of events celebrating Cape Verdean culture.
July 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The sights and sounds of today’s Cape Verdean Recognition Parade. Thank you to the organizing committee for a hugely successful week of events celebrating Cape Verdean culture.
YMCA camp started this week, and my visit brought back many memories. The New Bedford Y had a huge impact on me, and it’s still making a difference in kids’ lives today. @ymcasouthcoast
July 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
YMCA camp started this week, and my visit brought back many memories. The New Bedford Y had a huge impact on me, and it’s still making a difference in kids’ lives today. @ymcasouthcoast
Many thanks to Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves for his return visit to New Bedford. The 19th century whaling connections between New Bedford and the Cape Verde islands led to successive waves of Cape Verdean immigration here, contributing profoundly to the city’s vitality.
June 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Many thanks to Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves for his return visit to New Bedford. The 19th century whaling connections between New Bedford and the Cape Verde islands led to successive waves of Cape Verdean immigration here, contributing profoundly to the city’s vitality.
Under the hot June sun today, we raised the Price Flag over City Hall, reminding everyone that New Bedford is a welcoming place.
June 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Under the hot June sun today, we raised the Price Flag over City Hall, reminding everyone that New Bedford is a welcoming place.
The NAACP’s Freedom Breakfast drew a large crowd — even on a perfect Saturday summer morning — because the organization’s work is as important as ever. Many thanks to Renee Ledbetter and Rev. Curtis Dias for their efforts in making it happen.
June 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The NAACP’s Freedom Breakfast drew a large crowd — even on a perfect Saturday summer morning — because the organization’s work is as important as ever. Many thanks to Renee Ledbetter and Rev. Curtis Dias for their efforts in making it happen.
At our annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony, Amir Cohen, the Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford, read aloud the names of the death camps, a poignant tribute to those who perished and a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions.
April 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
At our annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony, Amir Cohen, the Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford, read aloud the names of the death camps, a poignant tribute to those who perished and a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions.
The New Bedford Film Festival kicks off tonight at the Steeple House Theater, and runs for the next three nights at various downtown locations. It’s getting bigger and better every year.
April 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
The New Bedford Film Festival kicks off tonight at the Steeple House Theater, and runs for the next three nights at various downtown locations. It’s getting bigger and better every year.
Today we cut the ribbon at the Flats at 8th, a fabulous, 52-unit apartment building downtown. More housing units will put downward pressure on rents. Many thanks to Duane Jackson who had the vision to turn an old bank into housing, and for the persistence to see it through.
April 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Today we cut the ribbon at the Flats at 8th, a fabulous, 52-unit apartment building downtown. More housing units will put downward pressure on rents. Many thanks to Duane Jackson who had the vision to turn an old bank into housing, and for the persistence to see it through.
They’re off! Good luck to all the runners today in the 47th running of the New Bedford Half Marathon.
March 15, 2026 at 4:09 PM
They’re off! Good luck to all the runners today in the 47th running of the New Bedford Half Marathon.
At the height of yesterday’s storm, our crews focused on main streets because it was essential to keep them open. The work from here is to dig out the side streets. We’ll have city crews and contractors at work around the clock, like this front end loader on Belleville Rd in the North End.
February 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM
At the height of yesterday’s storm, our crews focused on main streets because it was essential to keep them open. The work from here is to dig out the side streets. We’ll have city crews and contractors at work around the clock, like this front end loader on Belleville Rd in the North End.
The latest on the storm in New Bedford: a lot of work has been done, and much is left to do. Please stay off the roads so that we can clear the way for emergency vehicles. Many thanks to our city employees who have been working around the clock.
February 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The latest on the storm in New Bedford: a lot of work has been done, and much is left to do. Please stay off the roads so that we can clear the way for emergency vehicles. Many thanks to our city employees who have been working around the clock.
This was how it looked to a plow driver this morning. Please stay off the roads. It will not be safe to drive today.
February 23, 2026 at 12:58 PM
This was how it looked to a plow driver this morning. Please stay off the roads. It will not be safe to drive today.
The second graders at the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School today gave me a master class in “What Mayors Do,” just as the sign says. I soaked it all up. Many thanks to them and their teachers on a delightful visit.
February 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The second graders at the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School today gave me a master class in “What Mayors Do,” just as the sign says. I soaked it all up. Many thanks to them and their teachers on a delightful visit.