Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold Office Hours on Thursday, March 19, at Royal Grille Restaurant, 296 N. Front St. from 5:30-7 p.m. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. The session is open to all New Bedford […]
Join SCCF and fellow nonprofit leaders for coffee on April 3 from 9 to 10 a.m. Executive directors and CEOs will meet with the SouthCoast Community Foundation’s leadership team for an informal gathering. Guests can connect with peers, tour the Nonprofit Resilience Network Learning Center, and share updates from their organizations. Participants can also give […]
The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Room 214. Public 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. Mayor Jon Mitchell submitted items on school funding, prior […]
New Bedford’s Special Committee on Environmental Affairs will meet Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 133 William St. Committee members will discuss the status of a trucking and shipping agreement involving A-1 Asphalt and Pico Stone Imports and Supply. The discussion centers on the transportation of materials through […]
Community Resource Day will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Fall River Public Library. Community organizations will provide information and assistance on topics including health care, homelessness, immigration, mental health, food insecurity, and other local resources. The free event is open to the public, and no registration is […]
The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Residents can join the meeting on Zoom. Meeting ID: 846 1078 9375 Passcode: 179620 The meeting agenda is available online. Fairhaven TV has disabled participant video because of recent security breaches. Anyone who wants to speak should use […]
Fairhaven’s Cultural Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents can join the meeting on Zoom or call 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 817 1990 4867 Passcode: 709432 A revised agenda is available online. Fairhaven TV has disabled participant video because of recent security breaches. Anyone who wants to speak […]
A virtual session of the Fairhaven Livable Streets Committee is set for Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members of the public may attend through Zoom or by calling 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 863 4904 6931 Passcode: 479349 The agenda is still to be announced. Those who prefer to watch can tune in to […]
The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8 a.m., in Room 309 at Dartmouth Town Hall, 400 Slocum Road. The agenda includes approval of June 11 meeting minutes, warrant ratifications, an update on a land use analysis by SRPEDD and a staff report. The committee may also […]
The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. at the Dr. Bullard Wellness Center, 84 Rogers St. The board will review minutes from its June 25 meeting and hear an update on the kitchen project. Other topics include welcoming new board members and matters arising. The next […]
The Finance Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Town Hall. The meeting will be held in person and recorded. Agenda items include a reserve fund transfer, the FY27 Fall Town Meeting CIPC schedule, an update from the town administrator, and liaison reports. The committee may also approve available […]
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. in Room 304 of the Dartmouth Town Office Building, 400 Slocum Road. Dartmouth Community Media will record the meeting. A public hearing will continue on a proposed 300-unit residential development at 0 Hathaway Road. The Hathaway Dartmouth LLC is seeking a comprehensive […]
The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet Friday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. at Dartmouth Fire District No. 1, 10 Bridge St. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review and approval of invoices and payment requests, an update on the construction schedule and project status, and discussion of construction change orders, if needed.
The New Bedford Water Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. at the Department of Public Infrastructure, 1105 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford. Agenda items include: Public comment Approval of the Sept. 16, 2024, meeting minutes An abatement request for 410 Ashley Blvd. Commissioner Jamie Ponte will provide a verbal report. Dominic Galotti, […]
The New Bedford Conservation Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooklawn Senior Center, 1997 Acushnet Ave. Agenda: Includes vegetation alteration applications for properties on Stevenson and Forbes streets, compliance requests for waterfront and Belleville Avenue properties, and a modification request for Foss Marine Terminal. Continued hearings include plans for a […]
The Public Health Excellence Shared Services Collaborative will meet Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83496656069 or call 305-224-1968. The meeting ID is 834 9665 6069. The agenda includes updates on MAVEN contacts, kratom, the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey, and municipal and shared services. Next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16 at […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Fairhaven Commission on Disability will meet Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Ave. Agenda Members will preview and discuss possible films for a Family Movie Night planned for fall 2026. The commission may also select a movie for the event.
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