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City of New Bedford's Official WebSite
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. This city is a wonderfully diverse, culturally rich community with a proud present, past and future. more...

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2008 Report to the Citizens of the
City of New Bedford
During the course of the past three years, my administration has worked diligently to build trust and confidence in your local government by increasing transparency and accountability. more...

1st Annual New Bedford Idol
New Bedford Idol is a 6-week competition to find the most talented singer in New Bedford. Grand prize will be the opportunity to record a demo in a professional recording studio. more...

	New Bedford's Historic Mill Inventory
Inventories can be a valuable development and preservation tool for vacant or underutilized industrial buildings, revealing potential development opportunities, attracting attention to targeted properties for reuse, and highlighting successfully completed projects. more...