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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet May 11 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include a public hearing on a proposed ordinance tied to municipal facility conversions\, including the reuse of vacant city owned properties. Committee members will also revisit a proposed fireworks ordinance that would create a 10 p.m. curfew and establish fines for illegal fireworks use. \nOther discussions include a proposed recall process for elected officials\, paid parental leave for city employees\, and voluntary email delivery of tax bills. \nZoning amendments related to asphalt plants and contractor yards are also scheduled for review\, along with talks on vacant residential lots and recall provisions for municipal officials. \nMeetings are livestreamed and recorded through the City of New Bedford website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-councils-ordinance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T220809Z
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SUMMARY:Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.\n\nThe agenda includes two applications for new private livery licenses. Gerana’s Transportation Inc.\, based on Weld Street\, and Sister Express Transport\, based on Robeson Street\, are both seeking licenses for the July 2026 through June 2027 term.\n\nCommittee members will also consider two residency waiver requests tied to licenses to deal in junk\, old metals\, or secondhand articles for Fall River Pawnbrokers locations on Acushnet Avenue and Union Street.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the City of New Bedford website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-special-permits-and-licensing-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260422T233341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T233341Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford City Council meets Thursday\, April 23\, at 7 p.m. in City Hall Chamber\, room 214. \nThe agenda includes public hearings on utility and infrastructure work on William Street\, County Street\, and Belleville Avenue. Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes multiple fund transfers to support employee wages under union contracts. \nCouncilors will also consider a $12.6 million loan order for city building repairs and an ordinance to repeal the single-use plastic bag ban. \nOther items include a zoning board reappointment\, short-term rental regulations\, and several demolition reviews.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260407T172028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172028Z
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SUMMARY:City Council Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City Council Finance Committee will meet on Monday\, April 13\, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber\, Room 214. \nMembers will review several financial items\, including school funding and updates on city projects. \nAgenda highlights: \n\n Zeiterion Theatre finances and operations update\nProposal to extend benefits for city employees on military leave\nTransfer of over $1.3 million in state aid to the School Department\nEasement agreement with MassDOT for the Route 18 pedestrian bridge\n\nCity officials\, school leaders\, and Zeiterion representatives are expected to attend. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-council-finance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260407T165455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165455Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday\, April 9\, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber\, Room 214. \nPublic hearings on Eversource work\, including conduit and underground electric projects on Acushnet Avenue\, Union Street\, Ashley Boulevard\, Nash Road\, and Belleville Avenue\, will be held. \nMayor Jon Mitchell submitted items on school funding\, prior year payments\, zoning changes\, and board reappointments. \nAgenda items include: \n\n$13.7 million loan for Gomes School upgrades\nProposed COLA increase for retirees\n$2.2 million for Community Preservation Act projects\nMotion tied to 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism\nLivery license applications and renewals\nThe consent agenda includes street closures\, events\, and utility petitions\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260331T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155416Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee meets on Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda Items include : \nA proposal to limit fireworks after 10 p.m. with fines for violations\, and continued discussion of a recall process for elected officials. \nMembers will also review a draft parental leave policy for city employees\, consider zoning changes that could allow some large Residence A properties to be converted into condominiums\, and look at a request for a citywide list of vacant residential lots and ways to address nonconforming parcels. \nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded\, and can be found on the City of New Bedford homepage
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260326T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164613Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Finance Committee will meet Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. \nAgenda items include: \n\nA request to permanently finance projects totaling $47.34 million and to issue or renew temporary notes totaling $36.62 million. The debt was previously authorized but requires committee approval for sale.\nA discussion on a proposed FY27 cost-of-living adjustment base increase for retirees\, submitted by the New Bedford Contributory Retirement Board.\nA review of the Community Preservation Committee’s FY26 project funding recommendations.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-finance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260311T194248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194248Z
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SUMMARY:Internal Affairs Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Internal Affairs Committee will meet Monday\, March 23\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include discussion of proposed updates to city ordinances\, including regulations related to secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers. \nCouncilors will also review matters referred from the City Council concerning licensing and municipal regulatory policies. \nThe meeting will be live streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/internal-affairs-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260311T190217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190259Z
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SUMMARY:Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
DESCRIPTION:The Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall.\n\nAgenda items include:\n\nA public hearing on an application from Knd Auto Rentals LLC for a special permit for motor vehicle sales or rentals at Belleville Avenue.\nCouncilors will also discuss a motion requesting that city departments study the feasibility of allowing host community agreements for cannabis consumption lounges under new state regulations\nA related motion exploring whether on-site tobacco consumption\, commonly known as cigar lounges\, could be permitted in the city.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-special-permits-and-licensing/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260311T193902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T193902Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include: \n\nConsider a mayoral appointment to the Veterans Advisory Board.\nReview a residency waiver request for a secondhand dealer license.\nReview an application for a new private livery license.\nDiscuss safety concerns along the South Coast Rail corridor on Purchase Street.\nDiscuss rules for the New Bedford Business Park related to hazardous waste operations.\nReceive an update on the timeline and design plans for redevelopment of the former St. Killian’s Church property on Ashley Blvd.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260209T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165141Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday\, Feb. 24\, 2026\, in City Hall’s Council Chambers at 133 William St. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.\n\nMembers will consider a motion to review the eligibility age for property tax exemptions and discuss other exemptions affecting senior homeowners.\n\nA $12.6 million loan order proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell will also be reviewed. Funds would support repairs and upgrades to city buildings\, infrastructure\, and equipment.\n\nDiscussion will include a communication raising concerns about property taxes and senior tax adjustments.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260211T200402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200402Z
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SUMMARY:City Property Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:City Property Committee meets Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be live-streamed on the city’s website.\n\nMembers will discuss a possible lease of a 25\,000-square-foot Diocese parking lot at Ashley Boulevard and Earle Street for municipal use. The committee will also begin the disposition process for Phillips Avenue Elementary School.\n\nThe agenda includes continued review of proposals to redevelop part of Whaling City Golf Course into an Advanced Manufacturing Campus. Discussion may move into executive session if needed.\n\nADA accommodations are available through the City Council Office at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-property-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260211T195651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200434Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Affairs Special Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Affairs Special Committee meets on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be live-streamed on the city’s website.\n\nMembers will review shellfish bed closures in Fairhaven tied to sewage overflows and hear from Public Infrastructure officials. South Coast Neighbors United is scheduled to present community-based waste solutions.\n\nThe agenda also includes tire shredding and storage concerns\, compliance updates\, and a legal briefing on the Bliss Corner contamination site.\n\nADA accommodations are available through the City Council Office at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/environmental-affairs-special-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260126T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T213339Z
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SUMMARY:The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday\, Feb. 19\, from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall\, Ashley Room 120. \nAgenda:\nThree public hearings focus on requests from Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity to build single-family homes on Pleasant Street and Merrimac Street. Each petition seeks zoning relief related to the minimum lot size in a mixed-use business district. \nOld business includes a continued hearing for a proposed 15-unit apartment building on Kempton Street. That item has been continued to the April 23 meeting. \nBoard members will also vote on meeting minutes from August 2025 and January 2026. \nThe next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260209T170114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T170114Z
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SUMMARY:City Planning Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Planning Board will meet virtually at 6 p.m. Wednesday\, Feb. 11\, 2026. There will be a 2½-hour time limit\, and must end by 8:30 p.m.\n\nAgenda items include a site plan review for the renovation of 211 Union St. into 35 apartments. A new private hangar project at the municipal airport is slated for review.\n\nBoard members will consider a request to release lots from covenant restrictions in Bartlett Estates. Subdivision updates\, Ch. 91 notices\, and a city planner update are on the agenda.\n\nMeeting materials are available online at the city’s planning board page.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-planning-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20260115T191619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T200033Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee meets Monday\, Jan. 26\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. The meeting continues public hearings on proposed zoning changes. \nAgenda:\nTopics include residential infill standards and revisions to principal use rules. Planning Board recommendations will help shape the discussion. \nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded\, and can be found on the City of New Bedford homepage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20251229T212940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T212940Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Assessors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Assessors of New Bedford will hold an open meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday\, Jan. 8\, 2026\, in Room 112 at City Hall. The session begins with approval of minutes from the Dec. 18\, 2025\, meeting. \nThe board will review and approve monthly abatement and exemption reports. It will also review and approve motor vehicle and boat excise tax reports. \nAn executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements under state law. The meeting will conclude with setting the date and time of the next session.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/board-of-assessors-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20251211T002811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T002811Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Appointments & Briefings Committee will meet on Tuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. \nAgenda highlights include a 30 minute citizen’s input period. Chris Lamontagne plans to offer public comment on rat infestation and city transparency. \nA public hearing is scheduled on a special permit application from L and S Transport Inc. The request covers motor vehicle sales\, rentals\, and repair at 724 Ashley Blvd. \nProposed appointments are also on the agenda. These include Jason Thody as Police Chief and George M. Viveiros to the Board of Park Commissioners. \nThe council will consider a waiver request from Swift Sales for a junk and second hand license. \nA license renewal petition from Gerana’s Transportation Inc. will also be reviewed. The company operates a private livery service. \nThe full agenda is available on the city’s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20251210T235515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T235515Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets at 7 p.m. with an opening prayer and the pledge. \nPublic hearings are scheduled for Verizon New England projects on County Street and Phillips Road. \nThe mayor submitted several appointments\, including one to the Veterans Advisory Board and multiple constable appointments. \nNew business includes proposed loan orders for school repair projects\, a feasibility study for Trinity Day Academy\, and adoption of the 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. \nCouncillors will also review motions on tree-planting policy\, hazardous-waste safeguards\, traffic-safety legislation\, and naming a new South End elementary school in honor of Bruce Oliveira. \nConsent items include citations\, a street closing for AHA Night NB Festive\, approval of an illuminated sign on Brock Avenue\, and receipt of board meeting minutes. \nFind the full agenda on the city’s website. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-8/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170510
CREATED:20251125T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T195710Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes a motion requesting that the Purchasing Director provide monthly reports detailing the prior month’s requests for proposals. It also asks for monthly expenditure reports from every city department and account. \nAnother item seeks a full accounting of all spending from the $250\,000 approved in 2019 for legal work related to opposing the Parallel Products expansion. A related motion requests updates from the City Solicitor\, the Environmental Stewardship Director\, and the CFO regarding outside counsel and environmental impact work related to the project. \nA final motion calls for an investigation into a $184\,291 deficit reported in the Mayor’s Office. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-audit-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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SUMMARY:Environmental Affairs - Special Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee members will review proposed amendments to the zoning code and consider updates to licensing rules. Planning staff will present recommendations on use regulations and district boundaries. Several administrative orders and public hearing items are also listed for action. \nThis meeting is being live streamed and recorded. City Council and committee meetings can be viewed on the City of New Bedford homepage under Quick Links. \nA full agenda and supporting documents are available on the city website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/environmental-affairs-special-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City Council’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall\, Room 214. The meeting will be recorded and live-streamed on the city’s website. \nCitizens’ Input Time will open the meeting\, featuring remarks from Joyce Rowley on Buttonwood Park Zoo and Emily the Elephant\, and Allen Ganeto on keeping city streets clean. \nThe committee will consider mayoral appointments to the Conservation Commission and Traffic Commission. It will also review new private livery license applications from New Bedford Transportation LLC\, DJ Transportation\, Grace Transportation\, and Blue Line Transportation. \nAdditional agenda items include motions regarding the city’s prescription drug plan and employee benefit packages\, as well as a host community agreement proposal for Houz of Diesel\, an adult-use marijuana retail and manufacturing business at 301 Herman Melville Blvd. \nFind the complete agenda here. \nFor ADA accommodations\, contact the City Council Office at 508-979-1455 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-of-the-city-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Politics
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