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Over the past month, the city’s Department of Public Infrastructure (DPI) installed 163 new bike racks throughout the city’s schools and parks. The city received a $20,000 grant from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) to install these bike racks, giving cyclists more opportunity to ride their […] Read more »
Although the morning of October 8th was rainy, dozens of children, their parents, and teachers still walked to school to celebrate International Walk to School Day. Many schools participated, including Hathaway (our highlighted school this year), Kempton, Parker, Renaissance, Betsy B. Winslow, and Roosevelt – children exercised in groups beforehand […] Read more »
With a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Council on Aging, we partnered with the COA/Hazelwood Senior Center in New Bedford’s south end to build eight raised bed gardens to grow an abundance of vegetables this summer. In March, we sat down with the Hazelwood Senior Center Activities Coordinator, Director of […] Read more »
For the second summer in a row, Mass in Motion New Bedford partnered with the Mayor’s Learn and Serve program, spending nine hours a week for six weeks leading three groups of teenagers (14-15 years old) on community service projects to help them build a variety of readiness skills, including […] Read more »
Each summer, Mass in Motion New Bedford and Mass in Motion Kids partners with New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches to encourage kids to drink water, eat fruits and veggies, play outside, and most of all have fun. The “My New Bedford Summer Passport” is a summer challenge where kids can do […] Read more »
Since October 2012, MiM Kids New Bedford has helped over 1,000 children across five local day cares learn to eat healthier foods. Working with staff at the YMCA, Little People’s College, New Bedford Public Schools, PACE, and NorthStar Learning Center, Mass in Motion Kids New Bedford has helped staff encourage […] Read more »
It’s that time of year again! Fresh, local produce will be available throughout New Bedford over the next several months. The more fruits and veggies you and your kids can eat, the better, and farmers’ markets are a great place to get them. If a vegetable is new or different, […] Read more »
On May 7, dozens of children and parents throughout the city walked and biked to school in recognition of the 5th Annual Walk/Bike to School Day. The children, parents, and school administrators met in a central location, walked to school, and then enjoyed some planned events and physical activity. Mayor […] Read more »
Each year, Mass in Motion holds an Action Institute where Mass in Motion cities from across the Commonwealth can get together for the day, network, and learn about new strategies and programs. This year, New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell was invited to participate in the Mayor’s Panel along with Department […] Read more »
At the end of March, the South Coast Bikeway held their 4th Annual Summit at Fort Taber in New Bedford’s south end. Over 100 people came to support the group’s mission and learn of their progress. Representative Bill Straus and Mayor John Mitchell spoke about their support for the group’s […] Read more »