New Bedford, Massachusetts–Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Saturday, June 6 that the City of New Bedford will follow and implement the second phase of Governor Charlie Baker’s reopening plan, which allows for additional sector reopening on Monday, June 8. The plan includes sector-specific guidance for businesses and operations permitted to reopen with guidelines during the second […]
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The Creative Wealth of New Bedford — mapped!
Written by Steven Froias // contributing writer New Bedford, MA — Reimagining urban spaces is second nature to New Bedford artists. Throughout the city, you’ll find public areas that have been either activated or redefined thanks to the creative impulses of artists in this authentic seaport destination on the South Coast of Massachusetts. This coming […]
106th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor Jon Mitchell and Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento together have announced that the 106th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, scheduled for July 30 through August 2, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Club and the Feast Committee will announce further details about cancellation and any virtual commemoration or other Feast-related arrangements in […]
City to distribute 50,000+ masks made by North End’s Joseph Abboud
The City of New Bedford will distribute more than 50,000 masks manufactured at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corporation in the City’s North End to New Bedford’s vulnerable populations and frontline workers to protect against the spread of COVID-19. New Bedford has ordered a total of 53,000 cloth masks from the designer menswear manufacturer, and has already […]
City, United Way partner in Help United – the Greater New Bedford COVID-19 Response Fund
In Greater New Bedford, residents are already feeling the impact of COVID-19. Many local businesses have closed or moved to reduced hours, workers are either out of work or struggling to find childcare, and schools have been closed until May. It’s an uncertain time and many are finding themselves in financial situations where they have […]
New Bedford announces establishment of two regional care centers for COVID-19
NEW BEDFORD, MA – Mayor Jon Mitchell, Southcoast Health President and CEO Keith Hovan, and representatives of Essex Group Management Corporation today announced two Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Care Centers in New Bedford for those recovering from COVID-19. This week, the City entered into leases with the owner of two former nursing home facilities at 1123 […]
We Need You to Love The Ave!
By Steven Froias Contributing Writer During this unprecedented moment in time, the Love The Ave and North End New Bedford team needs you to help us support all the people, places and groups which flavor our city. As we enter a new phase of this war against COVID-19, it’s clear we need to plan for […]
Resources for Restaurants
The New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) has shared the following information dedicated toward resources for the city’s important eating and drinking establishments… Dear friends, It goes without saying that restaurants and drinking establishments of all types across New Bedford are some of the hardest hit by this national crisis. Keeping in mind that Governor […]
Breaking news for nonessential businesses
Guidance from the New Bedford Economic Development Council regarding Gov. Charlie Baker’s emergency order: Good morning friends, Governor Baker has just announced an emergency order for nonessential businesses and organizations to close physical workspaces and facilities to customers, workers, and the general public. This order takes effect at noon, March 24th, and continues to noon, April […]
NBEDC Lending Program for New Bedford businesses
The New Bedford Economic Development Council, in an effort to assist city small businesses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, is spreading the word regarding its Lending Program. Details are as follows. You can also email Lending@nbedc.org for further information. NBEDC Lending Program Loan Amount: Up to $50,000 Interest Rate: 6% Term: Up to 72 months […]