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EMPLOYMENT

Thursday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VENUS DE MILO

2026 SouthCoast Job Fair

The 2026 SouthCoast Job Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea.

One SouthCoast Chamber and its workforce partners will connect attendees with businesses and organizations hiring across the region.

Admission is free. No advance registration is required.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes, and Spanish translation will be available.

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SCHOOLS

Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m.
PAUL RODRIGUES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

NB School Committee: Finance and Operations Subcommittee meeting

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The New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, Room 224, 455 County St.

Agenda items include fiscal 2027 finance reports and budget, August donation requests, and the 2026 facilities rental report. Members will also consider approval of student activity, revolving, and grant funds for fiscal 2027.

Members of the public can view the meeting remotely through the New Bedford Public Schools website under “Our Schools/Our Community” and “School Committee.”

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COMMUNITY

Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m.
NEW BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Community Preservation Act workshop

New Bedford will hold a Community Preservation Act application workshop on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the New Bedford Free Public Library.

The committee will review changes to the fiscal 2027 application process and answer questions. About $1.9 million will be available for eligible projects involving open space, recreation, community housing, and historic preservation.

Since voters adopted the Community Preservation Act in 2014, New Bedford has awarded more than $16.9 million through 166 grants supporting 97 projects. Those grants have helped leverage more than $12.9 million in additional private, state, and federal funding.

Spanish and Portuguese translation services are available by request. Contact CPA Manager Jessica Bailey at CPA@newbedford-ma.gov at least 48 hours before the workshop.

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REMEMBRANCE

Friday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
BATTLESHIP COVE

Rite of Reflection

The annual Rite of Reflection runs Friday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 9/11 Memorial near the Battleship Cove entrance at 5 Water St.in Fall River.

The observance honors those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It will include a wreath-laying and guest speakers. Local fire and police honor guards will also take part, along with a 21-gun salute from the USS Massachusetts’ 5-inch guns.

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VOLUNTEERING

Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Day of Caring

The United Way of Greater New Bedford’s annual Day of Caring is on Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The longstanding September tradition encourages volunteerism by connecting community members with local nonprofit organizations in need of support.

Those interested can submit an RSVP through the United Way website to receive registration information when it becomes available.

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