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 […]
Join a vibrant virtual Watch Party hosted by the Statewide Young Adult Council, where young adults connect around mental health and advocacy. Open to individuals ages 16 to 30, the gathering features guest speakers, peer-led discussion and networking. Sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Attendance is […]
The New Bedford School Committee Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building. Agenda: TBA
Greater New Bedford Overdose Awareness Day will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. This marks 25 years of remembrance, awareness, and action. Community members are invited to remember those lost to overdose, support people who are grieving, and stand with individuals and families affected by substance use. […]
MassDOT will hold a virtual design public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. on proposed improvements to the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road in New Bedford. Plans include new traffic and pedestrian signals, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, bicycle accommodations, pavement reconstruction, updated signs and striping, improved street lighting, relocated overhead […]
The Fairhaven Planning Board will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants can join the meeting on Zoom or call 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 931 6335 8101 Passcode: 740257 The agenda will be announced. Fairhaven TV has disabled participant video because of recent security breaches. Anyone who wants to speak […]
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 […]
Game day energy meets back-to-school fun on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ashley Elementary School field, 122 Rochambeau St. The Sports Edition includes obstacle courses, raffles, family activities and free food from NB Eats. Scan the QR code to RSVP.
South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email ivy@sclgbtqnetwork.org to RSVP. The program partners with Coastline Elderly Services and the Fairhaven Council on Aging to support LGBTQ elders. Activities focus on social connection, […]
The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will meet virtually on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 a.m. Agenda items include storm debris planning, water and sewer abatements, a wastewater management plan item, and updates on road maintenance, the Padanaram Bridge, staffing, and residential development projects. The board will also consider contract amendments, routine warrants, and payroll. […]
The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8 a.m., in Room 309 at Dartmouth Town Hall, 400 Slocum Road. The agenda includes approval of June 11 meeting minutes, warrant ratifications, an update on a land use analysis by SRPEDD and a staff report. The committee may also […]
Early voting will be held at Dartmouth Town Hall, Room 103, 400 Slocum Road. Wednesday, Aug. 26: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28: 8 to 11 a.m. Election information: https://www.dartmouthma.gov/235/Election-Information
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 Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. at the Dr. Bullard Wellness Center, 84 Rogers St. The board will review minutes from its June 25 meeting and hear an update on the kitchen project. Other topics include welcoming new board members and matters arising. The next […]
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 Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. in Room 304 of the Dartmouth Town Office Building, 400 Slocum Road. Dartmouth Community Media will record the meeting. A public hearing will continue on a proposed 300-unit residential development at 0 Hathaway Road. The Hathaway Dartmouth LLC is seeking a comprehensive […]
Learn how artificial intelligence works during a free presentation Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dartmouth North Branch Library. Laura Gardner, teacher librarian at Dartmouth Middle School, and Mariah Tarentino, development and communications coordinator at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, discuss how AI generates responses, why it can spread misinformation, and how built-in bias can […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Dartmouth Fire District 1 Building Committee will meet Friday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. at Dartmouth Fire District No. 1, 10 Bridge St. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review and approval of invoices and payment requests, an update on the construction schedule and project status, and discussion of construction change orders, if needed.
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, […]
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill. Open to residents of Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Freetown, with proof of residency required. Rain or shine. Registration is required. Select an online time slot and arrive close to that time to minimize wait […]
Girls ages 11 to 13 can build confidence and leadership skills before heading back to school during the Girls With Goals workshop Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. The program will focus on self-confidence, goal setting, poise, and leadership. Students will also have opportunities to […]
The Beyond House Young Adult Access Center’s Back-to-School Bash has been rescheduled because of rain. The new date is Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon to 3 p.m. Activities include free food, games, music, resource tables, raffle prizes, and a backpack giveaway. Free haircuts will also be available for ages 16 to 25.
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