The most common complaints involve trash bins left in the street that block parking spaces and driveways, and in some cases, bins are knocked over and are difficult for some residents to turn upright.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing that the city take ownership of the Star Store building to keep the UMass Dartmouth art school campus downtown.
A new perk is in the works for New Bedford city employees. City Hall is recruiting local businesses to participate in a City of New Bedford Employee Discount Program.