SouthCoast Places for People will host a free neighborhood cookout on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The festivities include a wine tasting at Coastal Provisions and an optional ride along the proposed West End Neighborway. The planned route would create a safer walking and biking connection between the West End and Buttonwood […]
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance will hold its annual Pedal for the Path ride on Sunday, Aug. 30, featuring a 35-mile cycling tour along the Dartmouth Heritage Trail to support completion of the South Coast Bikeway. The registration fee is $45. Riders begin at 9 a.m. at Running Brook Vineyard. Event day registration opens at […]
FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
Early voting ballots will be processed at Dartmouth Town Offices, 400 Slocum Road, ahead of the Sept. 1 election. Sessions are scheduled for: * Wednesday, Aug. 26: 9 a.m. * Thursday, Aug. 27: 9 a.m. * Friday, Aug. 28: 9 a.m. * Saturday, Aug. 29: 9 a.m. * Sunday, Aug. 30: 9 a.m. * Monday, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Walt’s Mobile Closet will hold a free clothing pop-up on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. Visitors can browse free clothing and shoes while supplies last. The program is presented in partnership with United Way of Greater New Bedford. To register, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Office of Coastal Zone Management will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. on the proposed New Bedford-Fairhaven Municipal Harbor Plan and Designated Port Area Master Plan. The plan has been submitted to the state for approval. View the […]
This group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Buttonwood Senior Center, 6 p.m. This meeting is currently chaired by Councilor –At- Large, Marcus Coward. Contact: mcoward8@gmail.com
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, […]
The Southeastern Region Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., virtually via Zoom, with an in-person option at 88 Broadway in Taunton. The agenda includes project and fiduciary updates, proposed bylaw changes, reports from state and regional agencies, and updates on cybersecurity, public health, public works, and emergency management. Members […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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