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 […]
No Kings III (part 1) is planned Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the commuter rail pedestrian overpass bridge in New Bedford. The event is organized by Do Something Indivisible. Participants are encouraged to bring flags, music and a positive spirit as large letters are hung across the bridge. The gathering focuses […]
No Kings Part III (2nd event) is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Buttonwood Park, at the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Arnold Street in New Bedford. The peaceful event is sponsored by Democracy Unleashed and is organized as a demonstration focused on democracy and civic engagement.
The third No Kings March for the People is scheduled Saturday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside New Bedford District Court. Community members from across the region will gather for a peaceful march.
One SouthCoast Chamber will host Mayor Paul Coogan’s 2026 State of Business Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1, at Fall River Country Club. Business leaders, community partners, and public officials will attend. Mayor Coogan will outline the city’s economic progress, priorities, and plans to support local businesses. Registration and a buffet luncheon begin at 11:30 a.m. […]
The City Council Finance Committee will meet on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Room 214. Members will review several financial items, including school funding and updates on city projects. Agenda highlights: Zeiterion Theatre finances and operations update Proposal to extend benefits for city employees on military leave Transfer of […]
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. The 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 […]
New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet May 11 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda 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 […]
The New Bedford City Council will meet on May 12 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda items include Eversource utility hearings, proposed wastewater rate changes, updates on the retiree pension veto, and funding requests tied to capital projects and snow removal. Council members will also review redevelopment proposals for former city […]
Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, June 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Rua’s West End Pizzeria, 196 Shawmut Ave. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly, share their concerns and ideas, and have a bite to eat. The session is open to all New Bedford residents; no […]
"Liberty Declared: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence" is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The program commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts on July 18, 1776. A procession led by fife and drum musicians begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacobs Family […]
The Westport Affordable Housing Trust Fund will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. The hybrid meeting will be held on the second floor of Town Hall and will be available via Zoom. Zoom meeting ID: 979 9858 8008 Passcode: 398022 Members will review the July 15 meeting minutes, upcoming meeting dates, invoices, and LAA […]
The Westport Offshore Wind Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall, 816 Main Road. Members will discuss current events, legislative updates and the Westport disaster plan. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and set its next meeting date.
Fairhaven’s Atlas Tack Working Group will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Town Hall, 40 Centre St. The meeting will also be available on Zoom. Meeting ID: 882 1333 2408 Passcode: 679608 Agenda Discussion will include an emergency response plan for the Atlas Tack site with Fire Chief Todd Correia. Members will also […]
The Westport Commission on Disability will meet Monday, Aug. 24, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in the Select Board meeting room. Members will discuss marketing materials, participation in the Harvest Festival and other community events. The agenda also includes a discussion about service dog laws and business requirements, possible donations and other ongoing business. The […]
The New Bedford City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Room 214, at 133 William St. The meeting will address unfinished business from the Aug. 20 council meeting, which was adjourned before the agenda was completed. Agenda items include proposed changes to form-based […]
The New Bedford Retirement Board will meet on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m., at 651 Orchard St., Room 203A. The meeting will also be accessible through Zoom. Topics include a review a July investment update, a hearing involving Michael Oliver, retirement applications, and monthly financial reports. Members will also consider the election of a […]
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 Fairhaven Special Bylaw Review Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven […]
The Fairhaven Open Space & Recreation Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. . The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven TV security protocols. Join the […]
The Fairhaven Board of Public Works will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven TV security protocols. Join the Zoom meeting Meeting […]
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven […]
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 Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Join the Zoom Meeting or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 9411513 7952 Passcode: 361259 Agenda: 09-01-2026 REVISED 09-01-2026 Due to recent security breaches, Fairhaven TV has implemented a new protocol: the Zoom camera video for all participants is disabled. If participants would […]
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