One SouthCoast Chamber hosts a breakfast with Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll for members only. She took office in 2023 and leads several state economic and policy initiatives alongside Gov. Maura Healey. Driscoll will speak about her experience in local government and her focus on regional economic development, housing, and education policy. Thursday, Feb. 19, […]
New Bedford Democrats will gather on Sunday, March 1, at 1 p.m. to elect 44 delegates and 24 alternates to represent the city at the 2026 State Democratic Convention. Doors open at noon at Our Lady of Angels Band Club. Registered and pre-registered Democrats in New Bedford who will be 16 by March 29 may […]
The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 214, City Hall. Agenda items include: Utility hearings on conduit installations on city streets, several mayoral communications regarding board and commission appointments. A proposed airport property lease agreement will also be discussed. Councilors will review committee reports on park memorial […]
The Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council and UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center will host the 2026 Labor Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The Marketplace on the UMass Dartmouth campus. The annual event brings together union members and state and federal legislators for conversation and updates. Local and statewide […]
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