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Friday, January 17, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Bristol County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Bristol County received $1.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Bristol Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Local Government

How much did farmers in Bristol County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in Bristol County received $1,277,473 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Bristol Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

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City Enforcement Actions Against Rooming Houses Getting Results

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

In the wake of a fatal March 2023 rooming house fire on Acushnet Avenue, Mayor Jon Mitchell directed the New Bedford Fire Department to launch an aggressive enforcement program to bring the City’s remaining 19 un-sprinklered rooming house operators into compliance with a state law mandating the use of sprinkler systems.

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City and Police Union Reach Contract Agreement

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

After months of negotiation, the City and the New Bedford Police Union have entered a new collective bargaining agreement, which will increase police wages and benefits to address the Police Department’s staffing shortages.

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New Bedford Independence Day Fireworks Postponed Until Wednesday, July 5 at 9:00p.m.

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jul 4, 2023

New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks over New Bedford Harbor have been postponed and are now planned for Wednesday, July 5 at 9:00p.m., due to tonight’s forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and fog.

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Trash Collection – July 4th

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

Due to Independence Day falling on a Tuesday date this year, please read the following important schedule about trash collection next week.

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City Enters New Refuse Contract With Capitol Waste Services

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

The City of New Bedford has entered a new contract for curbside refuse collection and disposal with Capitol Waste Services, Inc., a privately owned company headquartered in Boston.

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Local Government

Fall River Fourth of July Celebration – 2023

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

Mayor Coogan and the City of Fall River are pleased to announce the schedule for the Fourth of July celebration along the City’s waterfront for the evening of Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

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City Celebrates Unveiling of Fredrick Douglass Statue and Opening of Abolition Row Park

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

On Friday, June 23rd, Mayor Jon Mitchell, along with elected officials and the New Bedford Historical Society held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Abolition Row Parl.

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Release: Auchincloss Calls on India to Reassess Importation of Russian Oil

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 25, 2023

“AS THE TIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND INDIA CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN, WE ENCOURAGE THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO REASSESS ITS IMPORTATION OF RUSSIAN OIL, TO BETTER ALIGN ITS ENERGY POLICY WITH THE VALUES AND INTERESTS AT STAKE IN UKRAINE.”

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With a Population of Approximately 100,000, the City of New Bedford is the World’s Most Famous Whaling Era Seaport and the Number One Fishing Port in America

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

Children can obtain a high-quality education in the New Bedford Public Schools System.

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Fall River Fourth of July Celebration – 2023

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

Mayor Coogan and the City of Fall River are pleased to announce the schedule for the Fourth of July celebration along the City’s waterfront for the evening of Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

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Mayor Mitchell Announces July 4th Fireworks Show

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

The City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will be staged from a barge located off the State Pier in New Bedford Harbor, beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th.

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City Offices and Facilities Closed Monday, June 19 as New Bedford Observes Juneteenth

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

City offices will be closed to the public on Monday, June 19th, as New Bedford observes the Juneteenth holiday.

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City Moves to Modernize Purchasing Process

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

The City of New Bedford has joined the Massachusetts Purchasing Group BidNet Direct and will be publishing and distributing solicitations on BidNet Direct’s online platform.

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Local Government

Fall River Hazardous Waste Collection Day

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

The City of Fall River will be hosting a Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Friday, June 16th.

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Local Government

Extension of the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Trail

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Fall River’s Department of Engineering and Planning recently completed an extension of the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Trail.

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Auchincloss Leads Letter on Bioeconomy and Chips Implementation

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 10, 2023

“As China Increases Its Ambitions In Global Biomanufacturing And New Discoveries Continue To Be Made, Our Nation Is Confronted With Serious Threats And Exciting Opportunities That Require A Reinvigorated Focus On Driving Innovation In Biology And The Life Sciences.”

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Weekly Targeted Ground Spraying for Mosquitoes to Begin June 15, Continued Through September

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again conducting its annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from mosquitoes that could be carrying Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) or West Nile virus (WNV).

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Mayor Paul Coogan Receives Southcoast Health’s Annual Hero for Health Award

By Bristol Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

Southcoast Health President and CEO Dr. Ray Kruger, presented Paul Coogan, Mayor of Fall River, with the 2022 Southcoast Health Hero for Health Award recognizing his leadership and collaboration throughout the pandemic.