New Bedford is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Greater New Bedford is an area of superlatives – the tastiest seafood, the best waterways, and the friendliest people. Here, the quality of life and the variety of cultural, economic, geographic, and educational advantages provide a progressive atmosphere, rich in heritage, opportunity, and history.

The Greater New Bedford Area is comprised of ten communities, each of which adds a distinct flavor to the composite whole. From the metropolitan nature of New Bedford to the rural atmosphere of Rochester, each of these communities contributes to the rich appeal held by the area as a whole.

The area’s proximity to metropolitan areas like Boston and Providence, RI and the communities of Cape Cod and the Islands, make this one of the most desirable areas in which to work, live, and play. Bordered by the Atlantic, the area has a long and rich history – a history rich in its cosmopolitan nature, still simple in its traditional New England values.

Demographic Information
Acushnet - Dartmouth - Fairhaven - Freetown - Marion - Mattapoisett - New Bedford - City of New Bedford Official Web Site - Rochester - Wareham - Westport

Relocation Links
Welcome Wagon
http://www.welcomewagon.com

Nationwide Real Estate Listings/Info
http://www.realtor.com
http://www.realestate.citysearch.com/
http://www.realestatebook.com

Transportation
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) – Public Bus Transportation
Tel: 508-999-5211
http://www.srtabus.com/

New Bedford Regional Airport
http://www.newbedfordairport.com
Tel: 508-991-6160

T.F. Green Airport, Providence, RI
Tel: 1-888-268-7222
Tel: 401-737-8222
http://www.pvd-ri.com

Logan Airport, Boston, MA
Tel: 1-800-23-LOGAN
http://www.massport.com/logan

New England Fast Ferry
Passenger Only Ferry Service from New Bedford to Martha’s Vineyard (1-hr trip)
http://www.mvfastferry.com/nmfastferry/

Massachusetts Steamship Authority
Passenger Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard
Tel: 508-997-1688
http://www.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/

Tourism/Cultural Information
New Bedford Visitor Information

Utilities
Nstar Gas & Electric
Tel: 508-291-0950
http://www.nstaronline.com

Verizon (Telephone Services)
Tel: 508-884-1269
http://www22.verizon.com/

Comcast
Tel: 508-999-4090
http://www.comcast.com/comcasthome.html