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SCHOOLS

Monday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m.
KEITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee meeting

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The New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. at Keith Middle School, in the Steven De Rossi Community Room.

Agenda items include year-end 2025-26 attendance reports for the district and individual schools. Members will also discuss the next meeting before adjourning. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 26.

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GOVERNMENT

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.
ZOOM
NEW BEDFORD RETIREMENT SYSTEM

New Bedford Retirement Board meeting

The New Bedford Retirement Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. in person at 651 Orchard St., Room 203A, and remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can contact Eric Cohen at ECohen@newbedfordretirement.org or 508-979-1538 for the meeting ID and password.

Agenda items are listed here.

The board will also review a proposed policy for the fifth member appointment and consider the funding schedule and discuss disability-related matters in executive session.

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HEALTH

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 to 3 p.m.
ACUSHNET COUNCIL ON AGING

Free flu vaccine clinics on the South Coast

SEMAP is offering free flu vaccine clinics at several South Coast locations this fall. Standard and high-dose vaccines will be available to members of the public age 18 and older.

• Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 to 3 p.m.
Acushnet Council on Aging
• Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to noon
Buttonwood Senior Center
• Friday, Oct. 23, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fairhaven Council on Aging
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Acushnet Board of Health Office, Parting Ways Building

Please bring an insurance card if you have coverage. No-cost vaccines are available regardless of insurance status.

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FUNDRAISER

October 1 to 30
NEW BEDFORD YMCA

Making Waves at New Bedford YMCA

Making Waves will run throughout October at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St.

Participants can choose a swimming goal and raise funds as they go. Proceeds will help support swim lessons, water safety education, youth programs, and financial assistance.

Registration is available online.

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ELECTION

Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
KEITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

New Bedford and Fall River ballot forums

SouthCoast community organizations will host two nonpartisan forums this fall to explain Massachusetts statewide ballot questions and what a yes or no vote means for each measure.

A New Bedford forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Keith Middle School Community Room, 225 Hathaway Blvd. A Fall River forum is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. , at Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 1598 South Main St.

Participants will learn simple explanations of each ballot question, discussion, straw polls, and voter education materials.

Hosts include the Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund, League of Women Voters SouthCoast, NAACP New Bedford Branch, United Interfaith Action, and YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts.

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  • New Bedford Retirement Board meeting

    New Bedford Retirement System 651 Orchard St., #203A, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Retirement Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. in person at 651 Orchard St., Room 203A, and remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can contact Eric […]

  • All About Us: Recovery Meetings

    All About Us: Recovery Meetings
    YWCA Southeastern Mass 20 South 6th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Those on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth. […]

  • Wellness Workshop at Beyond House

    Wellness Workshop at Beyond House
    The Beyond House 3057 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways […]

  • Acushnet School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee meeting

    Ford Middle School 708 Middle Rd., Acushnet, MA, United States

    The Acushnet School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3:45 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room at Ford Middle School (708 Middle Road). The agenda includes a […]

  • Cable Advisory Committee meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The Fairhaven Cable Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m.via Zoom. Agenda items include a review of previous meeting minutes, an interview with cable attorney William Solomon, […]

  • New Bedford Board of Health meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The New Bedford Board of Health will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. with hybrid participation, with public access available through Zoom and by telephone. Agenda items include the […]

  • Dartmouth Pathways Committee meeting

    Dartmouth Town Hall 400 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall. Members will review the Sept. 20 Bike Rodeo outreach event and […]

  • Westport Conservation Commission meeting

    Westport Town Hall 816 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    The Westport Conservation Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room. The agenda includes several conservation hearings involving properties on Main Road, […]

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    Ashley School Building Committee meeting

    Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Ashley School Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, Room 224. It will also be available remotely by […]

  • Making Waves at New Bedford YMCA

    New Bedford YMCA 25 S Water St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Making Waves will run throughout October at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St. Participants can choose a swimming goal and raise funds as they go. Proceeds will help […]

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open twice weekly

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]

  • New Bedford Board of Assessors meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Board of Assessors will meet on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m., in Room 112 at New Bedford City Hall. The board will consider minutes from its Sept. […]

  • The Sole Foot Clinic

    The Sole Foot Clinic
    Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Sole Foot Clinic meets on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Meals & More, focusing on spiritual, mental, and physical well-being while respecting each guest’s dignity. Volunteers […]

  • Dartmouth Farmers’ Market weekly schedule

    St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and […]

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open Thursdays, Saturdays

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]

  • Fairhaven Farmers’ Market schedule

    Fairhaven Farmers Market 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & […]