Mayor of New Bedford; former federal prosecutor; tree hugger; father of G, N, & L; lesser half of @AnnPartridgeMD.
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Jun 12
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.
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Jun 11
Under the hot June sun today, we raised the Price Flag over City Hall, reminding everyone that New Bedford is a welcoming place.
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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 of the New Bedford chapter for their efforts in making it happen. @NAACP
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May 29
#NewDEALer New Bedford Mayor @JonMitchellNB is making early childhood education more accessible by proposing an Early Childhood Coordinator role to help families navigate the city’s low-cost, universal preschool model.
Read more: newbedfordlight.org/opinion-…
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May 25
We traditionally culminate our Memorial Day weekends in #NewBedford with a tribute at the Korean War Memorial. Thank you to everyone who demonstrated their gratitude by coming out despite today’s rain.
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May 20
My statement on the passing of former Representative Barney Frank:
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May 11
The John Avery Parker Early Learning Center was opened this school year, and anyone who sets foot in the building can’t overlook the care and energy of its faculty and how much the students feed off of it.
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Today the New Bedford @whalingmuseum closed a time capsule that will be placed in the foundation of its new arts building, now under construction. I hope that if someone ever opens it, they’ll conclude that we were trying to make the world better for them.
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A new apartment building at a site that was such an eyesore it had a name: “The Hole in the Ground.”
“Twenty-two years after the historic Keystone Building collapsed onto Union Street, the site will be reborn as a beautiful apartment building,” Mayor @JonMitchellNB said at Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony. More details on our website: newbedford-ma.gov/blog/news/…
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Apr 15
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.
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Apr 10
MSG Ray Como and SFC Gerry Bedard spent the latter part of their Army careers as instructors at New Bedford High School’s JROTC, the oldest such program in the country. Congratulations to both on their retirements, and thank you for tireless devotion to your students.
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Jon Mitchell retweeted
Mayor @JonMitchellNB announced a boost for the City's roadways, a key investment in early childhood education, and more in the annual State of the City Address Wednesday morning at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. More details on our website: newbedford-ma.gov/blog/news/…
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Apr 10
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.
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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.
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Mar 27
Congratulations to the five new officers we swore in this morning. Your efforts over the course of your careers will be instrumental to the City’s success and the well-being of our residents.
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Mar 21
Robert Mueller was a bona fide American hero. From his service as Marine platoon leader in Vietnam, to his multiple stints as a federal prosecutor, to his singular leadership of the FBI, at all times he walked the point for his country.
Mar 21
Robert Mueller, who led the FBI for 12 years and brought politically explosive indictments as a special counsel examining Russia’s attack on the 2016 presidential election, died on Friday. He was 81. nyti.ms/4lJaxOB
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Mar 15
They’re off! Good luck to all the runners today in the 47th running of the New Bedford Half Marathon.
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Mayor @JonMitchellNB’s statement on the fishing boat tragedy off the coast of Provincetown:
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Strong additions to NBPD’s leadership team, which will enable the department to sustain the improvements in public safety, and maintain the trust of the city’s residents.
Chief Jason Thody is pleased to announce the appointment of Assistant Deputy Chief Derek Belong as the new Deputy Chief and Debra J. Piehl as Deputy Director of Administrative Operations of the New Bedford Police Department.
Read below:
newbedfordpd.com/2026/03/chi…
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Feb 28
If you’ve seen dump trucks full of snow traveling down city streets, the former Aerovox site is one of the dumping sites they might be heading.
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