Pediatric vaccines are only available at some locations, and those requiring a booster shot will need to bring vaccination cards to verify previous doses.
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Posted inTo our readers
We’ve got a new match — donate today and your gift will double!
As “Giving Tuesday” kicks off, The New Bedford Light is thrilled to announce a new $50,000 matching grant from our generous NBL board members and friends!
Posted inOpinion
Students in New Bedford share reasons to be thankful
Three students at Global Learning Charter Public School share their essays on being grateful, and students at Alma del Mar Charter School hold signs they created to show their thanks.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Readers share opinions on Hovan arrest, New Bedford parking fees
New Bedford Light readers share their thoughts on recent stories, including the Southcoast Health board of trustees’ response to domestic assault and battery charges against President and CEO Keith Hovan.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Readers react to Keith Hovan’s arrest
He made sure his staff got fired for not being vaccinated! But he can commit a violent act against another person and still keep his job with pay. The email […]
Posted inCOVID-19
Pediatric vaccinations now available in New Bedford
Vaccines for children 5 to 11 years old will be available at upcoming clinics, including Nov. 5 at PAACA on Coggeshall Street and Nov. 8, at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center.
Posted inTo our readers
Your support is powerful
The New Bedford Light’s public service journalism continues to have a dramatic and concrete impact on our community.
Posted inElection Watch
Candidate profile: Scott G. Pemberton, City Council at Large
We have a lot of vacant and abandoned property in our city. I would like to see us sell them off as first-time homebuyers programs (affordable).
Posted inElection Watch
Candidate profile: Erik P. Andrade, Assessor at Large
Corporations and speculators are buying homes in cash at as much as $50,000 above the market rate. This is going to dramatically increase the property values in the next term of the tax assessor. This will lead to increased gentrification.
Posted inElection Watch
Candidate profile: Shane A. Burgo, City Council at Large
We need to make sure inclusionary zoning is a part of any housing development and guarantees that at least 20% of the units being rented will be affordable housing units.