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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000
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SUMMARY:NBEDC 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Economic Development Council will hold its 2026 annual meeting Thursday\, Oct. 29\, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Cook Memorial Theater.\n\nDiscussions will focus on the council’s work supporting business growth and economic development in New Bedford.\n\nAdmission is free\, with registration available through Eventbrite.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nbedc-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T164300Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Retirement Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Retirement Board will meet Thursday\, Oct. 29\, at 9:30 a.m. at 651 Orchard St.\, Room 203A\, with remote access available. \nAgenda items include retirement applications\, monthly financial reports\, a fifth board member appointment\, and a proposed appointment policy. Members will also review the funding schedule\, regulations concerning creditable service\, and a previous vote involving real estate manager Brookfield. \nAn executive session may be held to review a disability retirement application. To obtain Zoom access\, contact Eric Cohen at 508-979-1538 or ECohen@newbedfordretirement.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-retirement-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Retirement System\, 651 Orchard St.\, #203A\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T163635Z
CREATED:20261023T163635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T163635Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Licensing Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Licensing Board will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, at 6 p.m. in the Ashley Room at City Hall\, 133 William St. \n Agenda items include liquor license manager changes for The Black Whale and National Club\, special one-day alcohol licenses\, and a used car dealer application. \nMembers will also hold hearings involving Indo Pak Pita Food Mart & Smoke\, LeBeau’s Tavern\, and 787 Merengue Bar & Restaurant. Matters include overdue taxes and alleged liquor license violations. The board may consider disciplinary action based on its findings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-licensing-board-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T155355Z
CREATED:20261023T155355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T155355Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Community Preservation Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes quarterly updates\, a request to extend the term for the fiscal 2024 citywide signage project\, and an update from Jan daSilva.\n\nMembers will also review fiscal 2027 eligibility submissions and the application technical workshop.\n\nPublic participation is available via Zoom using meeting ID 828 0513 4160 and passcode 888719. Written comments or questions may be sent to Jessica.Bailey@NewBedford-MA.gov.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-community-preservation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T093000
DTSTAMP:20261023T183117Z
CREATED:20261023T183117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T183117Z
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SUMMARY:Fairhaven Contributory Retirement Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Contributory Retirement Board will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, at 9:30 a.m. at Town Hall\, 40 Center St. An executive session is scheduled for an evidentiary hearing concerning an accidental disability retirement application. \nDuring the open session\, members will consider retirement applications\, refunds\, transfers\, monthly warrants and financial reconciliations. Additional business includes approval of September meeting minutes. \nPublic viewing is available on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. \nFull agenda \nThe meeting also will be available via Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \nor call 1-929-205-6099\nMeeting ID: 975 7355 8437\nPasscode: 991670
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-contributory-retirement-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Town Hall\, 40 Center Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20261022T194702Z
CREATED:20261022T194702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T194702Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council's Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet Monday\, Oct. 26\, at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall\, 133 William St. \nPublic hearings will address a proposal to rezone 30 Brigham St. for mixed-use business and an ordinance that would prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. Both proposals received favorable recommendations from the Planning Board. \nMembers will also consider changes to legal notice requirements and proposed regulations governing automated license plate readers and location-tracking technology. Discussion will include a federal court ruling involving the use of license plate reader data without a warrant. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-councils-ordinance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T183000
DTSTAMP:20261023T182558Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T182558Z
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SUMMARY:Fairhaven Select Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Select Board will meet Monday\, Oct. 26\, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall\, 40 Center St. The agenda includes the Blue Light Emergency Communication Project\, revisions to waterway fees\, a fiscal 2026 snow and ice deficit\, and use of the Atlas Tack property. \nMembers will also consider several committee appointments\, a request from the Fairhaven Historical Society to use the Academy Building\, and recommendations for special town meeting articles. Additional discussions include selecting town counsel and budget-related correspondence from department heads. \nView the meeting on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Remote access is available by calling 929-205-6099 using meeting ID 860 2838 7081 and passcode 484211
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-select-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Town Hall\, 40 Center Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T220816Z
CREATED:20261023T220816Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth Select Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Dartmouth Select Board will meet Monday\, Oct. 26\, at 6 p.m. in Room 304 at Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road. The Board will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m. to address property revaluation\, the fiscal 2027 tax bill timeline\, staffing\, and meeting transparency. \nOther agenda items include an update on the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office regional lockup\, a letter of support for Steppingstone\, and appointments to the Historical Commission and Veterans Advisory Board. \nMembers will also consider a family medical leave policy\, a union agreement\, and updates on proposed town projects\, Chapter 40B developments\, and Lake Noquochoke. \nAn executive session on collective bargaining is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-select-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T182124Z
CREATED:20261023T182124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T182124Z
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SUMMARY:Fairhaven Conservation Commission meeting
DESCRIPTION:The fa is on Monday\, Oct. 26\, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall\, 40 Center St.\, with remote access available. \nAgenda items include public hearings on proposed waterfront improvements at 50 Fort St.\, construction at 0 Huttleston Ave.\, and erosion control measures at 1 Calumet Road. Members will also review a proposed masonry wall at 4 Ruth St.\, a permit extension at 36 Charity Stevens Lane\, and wetlands violations involving properties on Mill Road and Huttleston Avenue. \nAdditional business includes a discussion of unpaid conservation penalties and possible enforcement through property tax liens. \nPublic participation is available via Zoom using meeting ID 869 5315 5076 and passcode 633695.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-conservation-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Town Hall\, 40 Center Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T211156Z
CREATED:20260921T211156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T211156Z
UID:10200109-1792692000-1792699200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford and Fall River ballot forums
DESCRIPTION:SouthCoast community organizations will host two nonpartisan forums this fall to explain Massachusetts statewide ballot questions and what a yes or no vote means for each measure. \nA New Bedford forum will be held on Thursday\, Oct. 1\, from 6 to 8 p.m.\, in the Keith Middle School Community Room\, 225 Hathaway Blvd. A Fall River forum is scheduled Thursday\, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. \, at Good Shepherd Parish Hall\, 1598 South Main St. \nParticipants will learn simple explanations of each ballot question\, discussion\, straw polls\, and voter education materials. \nHosts include the Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund\, League of Women Voters SouthCoast\, NAACP New Bedford Branch\, United Interfaith Action\, and YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts. \nRSVP at tinyurl.com/southcoastballot.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-and-fall-river-ballot-forums/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Election,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191831Z
CREATED:20261014T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191831Z
UID:10202411-1792609200-1792609200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Audit Committee will meet Wednesday\, Oct. 21\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall.\n\nFull agenda\n\nMembers will consider a proposal requiring monthly expenditure reports from all city departments. The committee will also review a recent mayoral staff hire\, including the position\, salary\, funding source\, and hiring process.\n\nThe committee will also discuss the city’s health insurance broker and consultant fees. Officials will examine commissions paid over the past three fiscal years.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191423Z
CREATED:20261014T191423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191423Z
UID:10202410-1792522800-1792522800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214.\n\nMembers will review mayoral appointments to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and the Human Rights Commission. The Council will also discuss cigar pricing regulations\, employee benefits\, prescription drug costs\, and the next phase of the Interstate 195 project.\n\nAdditional agenda items include parking\, traffic safety\, neighborhood concerns\, property maintenance\, and the proposed South Coast Renewables project.\n\nPublic comment is limited to the first 30 minutes. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-appointments-and-briefings-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T194915Z
CREATED:20261012T194915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T194915Z
UID:10202182-1792087200-1792098000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday\, Oct. 15\, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Ashley Room 120 at City Hall\, 133 William St. \nPublic hearings include a proposal to convert the second and third floors of a building at 229-241 and 252 Coffin Ave. into 37 residential units. The board will also consider a proposal to convert a mixed-use building at 354-358 Arnold St. into a three-family apartment building. \nThe agenda includes approval of the minutes from the Aug. 20 meeting. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T194551Z
CREATED:20261012T194551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T194551Z
UID:10202181-1792087200-1792087200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Commission for Citizens With Disabilities meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Commission for Citizens With Disabilities will hold its annual meeting on Thursday\, Oct. 15\, at 6 p.m. at the Buttonwood Senior Center. \nThe agenda includes City Hall signage\, wheelchair regulations\, accessibility concerns at Hillman Street Building 3\, service animals\, and the special needs registry. Members will also discuss Hazelwood Playground\, polling location accessibility\, and updates from the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-commission-for-citizens-with-disabilities-meeting/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park Warming House & Field\, Oneida Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
DTSTAMP:20261012T194142Z
CREATED:20261012T194142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T194142Z
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SUMMARY:Ward 3 Neighborhood Association meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New Bedford. \nFor more information\, contact George Ferreira at dtfsaystu@aol.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ward-3-neighborhood-association-meeting/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church\, 121 Mt Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T083000
DTSTAMP:20260928T215330Z
CREATED:20260928T215330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T215330Z
UID:10201469-1790843400-1790843400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Board of Assessors meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Board of Assessors will meet on Thursday\, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m.\, in Room 112 at New Bedford City Hall. \nThe board will consider minutes from its Sept. 17 meeting\, monthly real estate and personal property abatement and exemption reports\, and monthly motor vehicle and boat excise reports. \nAn executive session is also scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions under state law. A date will be set for its next meeting before adjournment.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-board-of-assessors-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T161938Z
CREATED:20260927T161938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T161938Z
UID:10200282-1790708400-1790708400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Westport Conservation Commission meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Conservation Commission will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 29\, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room. \nThe agenda includes several conservation hearings involving properties on Main Road\, Cherry Webb Lane and Drift Road. Other business includes certificates of compliance\, extensions\, correspondence\, minutes\, bills and agents’ reports. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-conservation-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Westport Town Hall\, 816 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260920T182310Z
CREATED:20260920T182310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T182310Z
UID:10200088-1790706600-1790706600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth Pathways Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 29\, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall. \nMembers will review the Sept. 20 Bike Rodeo outreach event and discuss updates to the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. Planned Town and MassDOT projects also are on the agenda\, including road resurfacing\, corridor improvements and design work. \nThe committee also will discuss a possible letter to the Select Board regarding realigning Tucker Road\, outreach efforts and local cycling and walking events. The Northern Scenic Greenway project is also scheduled for an update.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-pathways-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260927T155557Z
CREATED:20260927T155557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T155557Z
UID:10200280-1790618400-1790618400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Westport Select Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Select Board will meet Monday\, Sept. 28\, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall\, 816 Main Road. \nAgenda items includes a life-saving award nomination\, appointments and resignations\, opening the 2026-27 bay scallops season\, approval of the Nov. 3 state election warrant and other town business.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-select-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Westport Town Hall\, 816 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260927T152141Z
CREATED:20260927T152141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T152141Z
UID:10200277-1790618400-1790618400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Fairhaven Select Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Select Board will meet Monday\, Sept. 28\, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall\, 40 Center St. The agenda includes public comment\, discussion of a revised petition letter for increased state aid and a draft artificial intelligence policy\, a request for $3\,569 in grant matching funds for the Fire Department\, and a vote to approve the state election warrant for Nov. 3. \nThe board also will consider a temporary street closure and one-day alcohol license for the Dec. 12 Olde-Tyme Holiday\, review volunteer opportunities and discuss town administrative matters.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-select-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Town Hall\, 40 Center Street\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T150146Z
CREATED:20260927T150146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T150146Z
UID:10200275-1790595000-1790600400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Open Space & Recreation Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Open Space & Recreation Committee will meet Monday\, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. . \nThe 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. \nJoin the Zoom meeting \nMeeting ID: 857 8392 0496\nPasscode: 011560\nPhone: 1-929-205-6099 \nThe agenda is to be announced.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-space-recreation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260920T181547Z
CREATED:20260920T181547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T181547Z
UID:10200086-1790269200-1790269200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday\, Sept. 24\, at 5 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall. \nAgenda \nDiscussion will focus on warrant articles for the FY27 Fall Town Meeting. Members also will hear a Town Administrator’s update and liaison reports\, review meeting minutes and discuss other business.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-finance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T193209Z
CREATED:20260826T193209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T193209Z
UID:10198023-1790182800-1790182800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Harbor Advisory Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Harbor Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday\, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. at Westport Town Hall. \nThe agenda includes a summer update\, harbor fees and collections\, dock and slip fees\, private and town moorings\, and the state boat ramp. Members will also discuss maintenance\, repairs and staffing. \nOther topics include the pump-out program\, calls and rescues\, the Town Dock feasibility study\, Hix Bridge\, mooring regulations and inspections\, and QR code signs for the state ramp’s new fee. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/harbor-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Westport Town Hall\, 816 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260920T181016Z
CREATED:20260920T180925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T181016Z
UID:10200085-1790175600-1790175600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth School Committee/Budget Sub-Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Dartmouth Public Schools School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, at 3 p.m. at the Dartmouth Public Schools Administration Building. \nAgenda items include a discussion with the Budget Advisory Group\, FY28 budget preparation and planning for the next meeting.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-public-schools-budget-subcommittee-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Public Schools Administration Building\, 8 Bush St.\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000
DTSTAMP:20260920T180506Z
CREATED:20260920T180506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T180506Z
UID:10200084-1790152200-1790152200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Capital Planning Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Capital Planning Committee will meet Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road. \nAgenda \nMembers will review the FY27 Master Capital Plan and capital recommendations for the FY27 Fall Town Meeting. The agenda also includes old business\, minutes for approval and adjournment. The meeting will be held in person and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/capital-planning-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T155432Z
CREATED:20260911T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T155432Z
UID:10199869-1790103600-1790103600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meets on Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda \nThe committee will take up concerns about an agreement involving A-1 Asphalt and Pico Stone and the movement of trucks through the Shawmut Avenue area near New Bedford Regional Airport. \nCity officials\, company representatives\, and residents have been invited to join the discussion.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-environmental-affairs-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260920T175140Z
CREATED:20260920T175140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T175140Z
UID:10200083-1790101800-1790101800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Russells Mills Historic District Commission meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Russells Mills Historic District Commission will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road. \nAgenda items include continued review of a petition for modifications to a permitted residence and a proposed residential addition at 1190 Russells Mills Road. \nMembers will also review the Aug. 17 meeting minutes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/russells-mills-historic-district-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Town Hall\, 400 Slocum Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260918T192325Z
CREATED:20260918T192325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T192325Z
UID:10200073-1790100000-1790100000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Fairhaven Budget Working Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Budget Working Group will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, at 6 p.m. at the Board of Public Works conference room\, 5 Arsene St. The meeting also will be available via Zoom. \nKey agenda items include: \n\nProject plan and review framework\nRevenue enhancement and cost-saving ideas\nPrivatization of wastewater treatment plant operations\nPrivatization of ambulance service\nAnimal shelter regionalization\nPrioritizing ideas for further research\nPublic comment\nSelection of the next meeting date\n\nThe meeting will be recorded by Fairhaven Cable Access.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-budget-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Board of Public Works\, 5 Arsene St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260920T185209Z
CREATED:20260920T183603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T185209Z
UID:10200090-1790098200-1790098200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Westport Shellfish Advisory Board
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Shellfish Advisory Board will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board Room. \nAgenda items include an update from the Marine Services director\, discussion of the Ram Island opening and the town’s shellfish propagation program. Members also will discuss a shellstock event and the opening of bay scallop season on Oct. 17. \nApproval of meeting minutes and other business also are scheduled.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-shellfish-advisory-board/
LOCATION:Westport Town Hall\, 816 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260920T183057Z
CREATED:20260920T183057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T183057Z
UID:10200089-1790013600-1790013600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Westport Recreation Commission meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Recreation Commission will meet Monday\, Sept. 21\, at 6 p.m. in the Annex Meeting Room at 856 Main Road. \nAgenda \nThe discussion includes a review of summer and upcoming fall recreation programs\, including Halloween and holiday events\, after-school programs and workshops. Other agenda items include Annex gym rentals\, the Old Westport High School\, parks and playgrounds\, financial matters and lifeguard and beach updates. \nThe commission also will discuss updates to the Bicentennial Park project and an application for a skate park.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-recreation-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Westport Town Hall\, 816 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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