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 crafted food and art. The market is located on the St. Mary's Parish Center lawn in Padanaram Village, featuring locally grown produce and flowers, locally […]
Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission […]
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 hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]
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 & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
North End Neighborhood Association Meets at Global Charter School, first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the association's Facebook page for meeting topics. Contact: Scott Pemberton. Contact: scottpemberton245@yahoo.com
One SouthCoast Chamber will host its SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. The members-only gathering will include networking and a continental breakfast. Attendees will also learn more about the museum. Registration is required. Admission is $15 per person.
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. Sessions are hosted by Debbie Keiko Kenny, an experienced wellness professional with more than 30 years in massage therapy, holistic healing, and related services. She […]
DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 Dartmouth St. Please do not enter the lot until 2 p.m. Check here for the latest schedule. Y community markets are open to all South […]
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 they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]
The New Bedford City Council’s Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 214, City Hall, 133 William St. Agenda — The committee will consider three Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program applications: A bench and plaque along the new Brownell Avenue pathway […]
The New Bedford City Council Ordinance Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Room 214, City Hall, 133 William St. The committee will discuss a proposal concerning automated license plate readers and similar surveillance technology. Members will consider whether to eliminate the systems or establish municipal privacy and […]
Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. The […]
The New Bedford City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., in City Council Chambers, Room 214, City Hall, 133 William St. Members will discuss Flock Safety cameras and other surveillance technology, including data collection, privacy protections, and information sharing with outside agencies. The meeting will be […]
Weekly mosquito spraying in New Bedford begins June 11 and continues through September. Spraying will be done on Thursdays between 2 a.m. and sunrise, weather permitting. Crews will target parks and public event spaces, including Buttonwood Park, Brooklawn Park, Fort Taber, and several downtown locations. Residents near spray areas may want to close windows overnight […]
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 hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]
Job seekers can meet with regional employers during the 2026 SouthCoast Job Fair 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 job seekers with employers hiring across the region. Admission is free. […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration rights and community action. All are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and family. Music, art, poetry, and chants are part of the evening.
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, 613 Pleasant St. The Community Preservation Committee will review changes to the fiscal 2027 application process and answer questions. About $1.9 million will be available for eligible […]
MassDOT will hold a virtual public design hearing on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. on proposed accessibility improvements connecting westbound Route 6 to MacArthur Drive in New Bedford. The project would replace the existing concrete stairs with an accessible bicycle-and-pedestrian ramp and a shared-use path. Plans also include lighting, a new section of sidewalk […]
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 provide foot evaluations and care, check height, weight, and vital signs, and share guidance on nutrition and foot health. Healthy feet can help prevent illness […]
The West End Neighborhood Association meets Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at Carney Academy, 247 Elm St., New Bedford. The association meets on the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Shawnte Paris at sparis@northstarlc.org.
AJ Gomes Neighborhood Association meets the third Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at the AJ Gomes School. Contact: Buddy Andrade at obvdcbr@yahoo.com
One SouthCoast Chamber will honor Anthony F. Cordeiro during the Roger Valcourt Outstanding Citizen Award Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Venus de Milo, 75 GAR Highway, Swansea. Cordeiro is a South Coast business owner, real estate investor, and community leader. He also founded the Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation, […]
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