CITY OF NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

PUBLIC AUCTION OF TAX POSSESSIONS

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008

Notice is hereby given that the Town of New Bedford, acting and through its Custodian of Tax Possession (The Custodian) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 77 A and 77B will sell by Public Auction the following parcels of real property with all rights, title, and interest herewith on the 30th day of May 2008, said Public Auction will take place at the properties to be auctioned at the time set forth below.

Note: Registration of Bidders shall be a requirement and will be done at the times indicated below. All prospective bidders must be aware that proper personal identification and a minimum deposit per property will be required at the time of the auction. In the event that the highest bidder chooses to withdraw from the sale for any reason, please be advised THAT THE DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED. Also be further advised that due to various circumstances, such as present condition or current occupancy of some properties, the City of New Bedford cannot guarantee access to all properties. No representation as to the occupancy and condition of each property is made and potential bidders are strongly recommended to Attend Any of the Viewings of each of the Properties to Determine the Current (As Is) condition of each property. It is strongly recommended that all bidders perform all their own "due diligence" prior to the auction. Please call The Tax Title Office (508-979-1429) who will conduct the Auction viewings of the referenced properties as follow.

FOLLOWING SALES WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE PREMISES

Property Address: 491 Rivet Street -- Plat 28 Lot 157 Approx. 2,720 SF Lot-Commercial Property (Former Beauty Shop) Viewing Property/Reg. of Bidders: 8:30-9:00 A.M. SUGGESTED OPENING BID $ 75,000 Auction Time: 9:00 A.M. FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008 Deposit: $ 10,000 Certified or Bank Check Non-Refundable	Property Address: W.S. Acushnet Avenue -- Plat 37 Lot 23 Approx.5,810 SF Lot This Property is zoned Commercial SUGGESTED OPENING BID $ 7,500 Auction Time:10:00 A.M. FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008 Deposit: $ 2,500 Certified or Bank Check Non-Refundable
Property Address: 597-599 Summer Street -- Plat 90 Lot 5 Approx. 4,416 SF Lot This Property is zoned Commercial SUGGESTED OPENING BID $7,500 Auction Time: 11:00 A.M. FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008 Deposit: $ 2,500 Certified or Bank Check Non-Refundable	Property Address: 157 Reynolds Street -- Plot 90 Lot 12 Approx. 1,604 SF SINGLE FAMILY HOME Viewing Property/Reg. of Bidders: 12:30 P.M.-1:00 P.M. SUGGESTED BID OPENING BID $50,000 Auction Time: 1:00 A.M. FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008 Deposit: $ 10,000 Certified or Bank Check Non-Refundable
Property Address: 193-195 Coggeshall Street -- Plat 93 Lot 165 Approx. 5,058 SF Lot This Parcel is zoned Commercial SUGGESTED OPENING BID $ 10,000 Auction Time: 2:00 P.M. FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008 Deposit: $ 5,000 Certified or Bank Check Non-Refundable	Property Address: 154 Brooklawn Court -- Plot 116 Lot 103 Approx. 3,553 SF SINGLE FAMILY HOME Viewing Property/Reg. of Bidders: 2:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M. SUGGESTED BID OPENING BID $100,000 Auction Time: 3:00 P.M. FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008 Deposit: $ 10,000 Certified or Bank Check Non-Refundable

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ON ALL PARCELS

The Custodian Reserves The Right to Accept or Reject Any and All Bids:

TERMS OF SALE: A minimum deposit for Land and/or Buildings will be required to be paid by bank or certified check at the time and place of the auction as earnest money (bank or certified check must be made payable to the prospective bidder, and endorsed by the accepted bidder to City Of New Bedford immediately after the conclusion of the auction). The balance of the Purchase Price is to be paid by certified or bank check within 30 days of the Sale. Time is of the Essence. Prospective bidders must have no outstanding indebtedness with the City of New Bedford. Said property will be sold "As is, Where is" and without representation or warranty as to its conditions, constitution of fitness for habitation. The accepted bidder is required to sign a Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the Auction. In the event that the accepted bidder is unable for any reason to complete the purchase of the property the Custodian reserves the right to sell the property by Treasurer Deed to the said second highest bidder, provided the second highest bidder, shall deposit with the Custodian, the amount of the required deposit as set forth within five (5) business days after receipt of written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said highest bidder within 30 days of the required deposit. Further the Custodian reserves the right to postpone the Sale to a later time and date by public proclamation. Deposits made by unsuccessful bidders will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders at the completion of the auction. The City's primary objective of the sale is to get these parcels back on the tax roll and generate annual revenue for the City. Other terms to be announced at the sale, if any. For further information please contact the Tax Title Office of The City Of New Bedford (508) 979-1429. Sale conducted by Jay C. Kivowitz, Auctioneer, Mass. Lic. # 1344.

Note: Neither the Auctioneer or the The Tax Title Attorney nor the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts makes any representations as to the accuracy of the information contained herein

MASS LIC. #1344 RI. LIC. #3293
FLA. LIC.#AU-2341
P.O. BOX 41268 NEW BEDFORD, MA.
508-997-0768