Education, city services win out in New Bedford’s $561M budget

The city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, has proposed a $561.1 million budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The budget, presented to the City Council, emphasizes a pronounced investment in the education, government, public safety and non-discretionary sectors. Most of the budget would go toward the General Fund, comprising $500.4 million dedicated to ensuring the city […]