JACK SPILLANE
Thumbs up to projects rebuilding New Bedford
Every year there’s a prickly battle at the City Council over approval of certain Community Preservation Committee projects.
ARTS AND CULTURE
Hatch Street Studios open studios and sale, Lovin’ Local food trucks and live music
Over 65 artists participate in the yearly Hatch Street Spring Open Studios and Sale. Visitors and resident artists display and sell creations inspired by spring’s vibrancy.
CIVIC LIFE
New Bedford and GNB Voc-Tech School Committees, plus State Pier public meeting and more
Find information on all the upcoming city meetings this week: New Bedford School Committee, City Council Appointments & Briefings Committee, GNB Voc-Tech School Committee, City Council Property Committee, Cemetery Board, Cultural Council, Board of Park Commissioners, Traffic Commission, Refuse Management Committee, Citizens with Disabilities Commission, City Council Finance Committee and more.
FISHING
Daily Catch
The New Bedford Light brings you “The Daily Catch” — a listing of the latest seafood prices from the Buyers and Sellers Exchange, updated weekdays by noon.
CHASING THE MUSE
‘About Face’ at Narrows: More than meets the eye in this portrait exhibit
The face is omnipresent in the exhibition, even as the artists deep-dive into pop culture mainstays such as horror movies, science fiction, and celebrity worship.
SPECIAL SERIES
Addiction Factor
Check out The Addiction Factor, The Light’s ongoing series on the far-reaching impacts of substance abuse.
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