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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s still cold, the snow from last week hasn’t melted much, and crews are hard at work carting it away.
The last of @VineyardWindUS’s 62 turbines is now heading out from the Port of #NewBedford to be installed. Many thanks to everyone in the port who have made the marshaling of this historic project a success.
Mr. Reliable, Joe Rua, owner of Rua’s Pizza, is preparing 40 pizzas in the middle of a blizzard for the plow drivers and other city employees working the storm today.
This tree near Sassaquin Pond, where Eversource is working now to restore power, is a reminder to stay away from power lines. The parking ban is now lifted. Thank you to the plow crews for a job well done last night. #NewBedford
Fireworks over the Port of New Bedford, as viewed from Markey Plaza. Happy New Year!
Chief Thody, Blue Santa and I handed out toys this morning in the pediatric unit at the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center. Many thanks to the staff there for providing children the care they need, even during the holidays.
Tonight labor leaders and elected officials honored Cindy Rodrigues (seated front and center) the former president of the Greater SE Mass Labor Council who for decades has fought for fair wages and working conditions in our region.
A holiday themed department head meeting. For New Bedford’s city employees, there’s no slowing down through the Holiday Season. I’m grateful for their dedication.
Congratulations to the newest class of New Bedford Firefighters, who were sworn in earlier tonight.
The City’s Christmas Tree started its journey today from its home in the South End, and ended on the steps of the Main Library. It will be lighted officially on Saturday evening, December 6. Many thanks to the Brayton family for donating such a beautiful tree.
Like many others in our city, I am saddened by the passing last night of Bruce Oliveira, a New Bedford leader, father and friend. Here are my reflections on a life fully lived:
What’s up with this floating press conference? Blue Venture Autonomy just launched a prototype autonomous surface vessel it tested in the Port of #NewBedford, which could yield leading edge applications for the @USNavy.
The looming cut off of SNAP benefits is already generating longer lines at our food banks. Whoever is to blame for the problem, volunteers iare stepping up to help needy families. Please consider a donation today by going to the United Way of Greater New Bedford at www.unitedwayofgnb.org.
We’re removing the barriers to housing development so more units can come on the market, putting downward pressure on rental prices.
Today the New Bedford Ocean Cluster hosted seventeen state legislators from Georgia to Maine (and one from Oregon) who are members of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, to discuss #NewBedford’s national leadership in maritime industries.
Ever wonder who makes the label on a beer bottle? Name Plates for Industry in New Bedford does, and they make labels for products as far flung as medical devices and fighter jets. Congrats to NFI and its nearly 200 employees on the company’s 50th anniversary this week.
he $45 million expansion of Leonard’s Wharf, one of our main commercial fishing piers, is humming along — part of the $1.2 billion of new port infrastructure and dredging in the last decade in the Port of New Bedford.
The flu shot — no tears this time.
The point Rico the Green Aracari was making to me is that the @buttonwoodparkzoo’s new Animal Ambassador Pavilion, which opens to the public Saturday, will be one of the best animal engagement exhibits anywhere. Congrats to everyone who played a role in making it happen.
@capeair’s inaugural flight for its new regular service from #NewBedford Regional Airport to Boston was sent off in style by the NBFD. The service will enable passengers to reach connecting flights while avoiding Boston traffic and security lines and paying 75% less for parking.
@BridgeStateU Aviation School is the only program of its type in New England. Located at #NewBedford Regional Airport, it is expanding its capacity to address the national pilot shortage, including by adding this new hanger. Many thanks to @USRepKeating @SenMarkey @SenWarren
