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The New Bern Board of Aldermen and mayor ranked their preferences for ten potential projects via an electronic survey. On February 12, 2026, we reported that the City Manager Foster Hughes said during the Jan. 7 retreat, that the Board of Aldermen […]
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One of two kiosks installed in New Bern. The city of New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee recommended that the New Bern Board of Aldermen approve the purchase of two digital kiosks with MSD tax dollars in May 2025 and the
Editor’s note: The article was updated on Feb. 13 to include a comment from Swiss Bear. City of New Bern talks about a concept plan to develop the property at the corner of Hancock Street and South Front streets. The newly elected
The New Bern aldermen will consider approving several items on the consent agenda with one vote without a discussion on Tuesday. The consent agenda in the New Bern Board of Aldermen’s meeting packet includes setting public hearings in March to receive input
Here’s what’s on the New Bern Board of Aldermen consent agenda – Feb. 10, 2026 Read More »
Over 9 inches of snow has accumulated in New Bern today and it continues to fall. Areas of Craven County were visited by the heaviest snowfall in the area in years. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency on
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Construction is underway to build the N.C. 43 Connector near Craeberne Forest, Arcadia Village and Trent Creek communities. The N.C. 43 Connector will join Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/U.S. 17 Business and N.C. 43 in Craven County, according to NCDOT’s website.
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Aldermen approve request to rezone properties and sale of city-owned properties; vote to spend so-called “ARP funds,” make appointments and more. The New Bern Board of Aldermen covered several topics during their regular meeting on Nov. 25, 2025 at City Hall in
Board of Aldermen meeting – Nov. 25, 2025 Read More »
Aldermen approve sale of city-owned properties; closing a street for a Redevelopment Commission project; rezoning; property lease; allocating Municipal Service District funds for the inner core parking lot project; and more. The New Bern Board of Aldermen covered several topics during their
Updated: Board of Aldermen meeting – Nov. 12, 2025 Read More »
City aldermen approved street closures, the purchase of police equipment, donations and expenses, engineer expenses for the relocation of electric lines; filled the vacant alderman seat, received public input and addressed other items. Several topics discussed during the New Bern Board of
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The city aldermen approved street closures, annexation, water and sewer use agreement and spending of so called “ARP Enabled Funds.” They also accepted a grant, made appointments, received a report on economic development and discussed other items. The New Bern Board of
Updated: Board of Aldermen — Sept. 23, 2025 Read More »