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10/01/2026

A 3-building complex at 620 Belleville Ave. that once provided power to circa-1910 textile mills may provide apartments under a plan before the city. See link below ⬇️

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09/20/2026

Discover the History of New Bedford's Harbor!

Enjoy an insightful walking tour exploring the importance of New Bedford Harbor throughout history. Learn how this storied waterfront helped shape the city’s commerce, culture and maritime heritage.

The tour begins at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, Located at 33 William Street.

Local Coveage is made possible by@c2senergy . Your Full-Service Energy Efficiency Partner in Massachusetts.

It looks like redevelopment has Begun for the former nursing home at 4586 Acushnet Avenue, in the city's far north and ...
09/18/2026

It looks like redevelopment has Begun for the former nursing home at 4586 Acushnet Avenue, in the city's far north and end.

The plan calls for 63 to 65 units of housing, with most units being 2 bedroom, the rest will be 1 bedroom or studio apartments.

Construction is coming along nicely for the Whaling Museum expansion, location Downtown. Will provide much needed room f...
09/16/2026

Construction is coming along nicely for the Whaling Museum expansion, location Downtown. Will provide much needed room for the museum and will help add new jobs, new tax income, added education, more tourism and a fresh new look for that area. Can't wait till it's completed. Keep building New Bedford 💪

09/10/2026

Jonathan Sprouts is putting down even deeper roots in New Bedford. 🌱 The longtime SouthCoast business is celebrating the grand opening of its new downtown location, giving people another way to shop its locally grown products right in the heart of the city. It’s a new chapter for a familiar local name, and another addition to downtown New Bedford’s growing mix of shops and businesses.

Will you be checking out the new location?

For those asking about affordable housing and mixed income housing. There are a few developers and developments coming ...
09/10/2026

For those asking about affordable housing and mixed income housing. There are a few developers and developments coming to New Bedford, along with everything else I've posted.

One big developer in the city is Cruz Companies, who has several affordable and mixed income projects in development and possibly coming soon. Check the pictures below for more information 👇

Potential Development #2Redevelopment of part of an existing mill complex known as The Nashawena mill property Located ...
09/08/2026

Potential Development #2

Redevelopment of part of an existing mill complex known as The Nashawena mill property

Located in the northend at 620 Belleville Ave. The developer is planning on turning it into a 47 unit residential apartment complex, with plenty of parking, site improvements, landscaping and more. It will have a mix of studio apartments, as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Couldn't find any information on what kind of rent it will be(low income/market rate and etc.)

Some more development is being proposed for the city💪 i'm sure some people won't like it.But I don't really care, i'm no...
09/08/2026

Some more development is being proposed for the city💪 i'm sure some people won't like it.But I don't really care, i'm not here to please people, just here to let people know what's coming.

First one... a potential 3 story, 6 unit building is being proposed for 345 Sawyer st near Brook Street on a large, unused empty lot. Some information is available in the pictures I posted. Parking will be Available, 6 to 12 spaces. It will be Market rate rent. Once all permits are obtained, construction will start immediately according to developer.

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