NEW BEDFORD -- A special meeting of the City Council will be held Monday, June 8, for final action on two ordinances: 1. An ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Appendix A - Table of Principal Uses Regulations (Passed to a Second Reading - May 12, 2026.) 2. An ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Appendix B - Table […]
The SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast is Tuesday, June 9, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Ground Floor Coffee. Admission is $15. Community Nurse, Inc. hosts this month's gathering. Founded in 1916, the nonprofit home health care provider has served the SouthCoast region for more than a century. A light breakfast will be served as attendees […]
Those on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth. Sessions are hosted by Debbie Keiko Kenny, an experienced wellness professional with more than 30 years in massage therapy, holistic healing, and related services. She […]
DARTMOUTH -- The YMCA South Coast community market is open in Dartmouth every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Parish at 795 Dartmouth St. Please do not enter the lot until 2 p.m. Check here for the latest schedule. Y community markets are open to all South […]
A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]
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 […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city's Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meets Tuesday, June 9, on a motion to discuss the status of the trucking/shipping agreement related to the transportation of materials through the Shawmut Avenue neighborhood behind the New Bedford Airport. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall. See the full agenda here.
The M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, operated by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc., helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and Middle streets. Groceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds […]
Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. The […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city's Special Committee on Permits and Licensing meets Wednesday, June 10, on applications for livery licenses. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. See the full agenda here.
Weekly mosquito spraying in New Bedford begins June 11 and continues through September. Spraying will be done on Thursdays between 2 a.m. and sunrise, weather permitting. Crews will target parks and public event spaces, including Buttonwood Park, Brooklawn Park, Fort Taber, and several downtown locations. Residents near spray areas may want to close windows overnight […]
WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]
A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration rights and community action. All are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and family. Music, art, poetry, and chants are part of the evening.
NEW BEDFORD -- You're invited to the Women in Defence Greater Boston Chapter's annual Networking by the Sea for an evening of making connections, building relationships, and enjoying the water view! The event is hosted by the Women in Defence Greater Boston Chapter, in collaboration with IEEE Providence, SWE New England Shoreline Chapter and WID […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city's Finance Committee meets Thursday, June 11, to address communications from the mayor related to wastewater rates and a loan order for the city’s Long Term CSO Control and Integrated Capital Improvement Plan. They include the wastewater rate proposals for FY '27 and a loan order to appropriate $20.4 million for […]
The Sole Foot Clinic meets on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Meals & More, focusing on spiritual, mental, and physical well-being while respecting each guest’s dignity. Volunteers provide foot evaluations and care, check height, weight, and vital signs, and share guidance on nutrition and foot health. Healthy feet can help prevent illness […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The City Council meets Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. As of this time, no agenda has been published. Check here for the latest.
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission […]
The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region. Organizers have spent years providing advocacy, education, and product distribution. More than 800 women and girls received essential hygiene items last year, helping them attend school and work with dignity. Continued donations are needed to […]
Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month. Pantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. […]
The Creative Sector Summit comes to the Zeiterion on Friday, June 12. Breakfast and networking begin at 9:30 a.m. The formal program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MASSCreative’s statewide summit brings artists, educators, advocates, cultural leaders, and public officials to New Bedford for a day of workshops, panels, and conversations about the future […]
DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and crafted food and art. The market is located on the St. Mary's Parish Center lawn in Padanaram Village, featuring locally grown produce and flowers, locally […]
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