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 […]
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous will hold a public information meeting Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lawler Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford. The 12-step program is for people who identify as having problems with food or eating behaviors. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. The meeting is open […]
The New Bedford Wellness Initiative offers free Sunday wellness programs at the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club from October through May. Activities include meditation at 9 a.m., yoga at 9:30 a.m., and hypnosis for smoking cessation at 10 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month with hypnotist John Barboza. Programs are free and […]
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.
The Fairhaven Commission on Disability will meet Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Ave. Agenda Members will preview and discuss movie selections for a Family Movie Night planned for fall 2026. The commission may also select a film for the event.
The Westport Board of Health will meet Monday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex first-floor meeting room, 856 Main Road. Agenda items include public health reports, septic system plans, discussion of the health agent position with the Select Board, proposed cesspool regulation amendments, and board updates. Variance hearings are scheduled for […]
The New Bedford School Committee's Academic Achievement Subcommittee will meet Monday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. Meeting agenda Members will review New Bedford Public Schools' accountability data, including individual school results. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 30.
The fa is on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St., with remote access available. Agenda 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 […]
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. Other agenda items include an […]
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. Members will also consider several committee appointments, a request from […]
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. Public 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 […]
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. During the open session, members will consider retirement applications, refunds, transfers, monthly warrants and financial reconciliations. Additional business includes approval of […]
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 Free Public Library Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. at the Main Library, 613 Pleasant St. Agenda items include a review of the meeting room policy and updates to the trustees' bylaws. Members will also address communications and other business.
The New Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. at the Main Library, 613 Pleasant St. Agenda items include staff and director reports, committee updates, and a review of the fiscal 2027 budget. Members will also discuss the meeting room policy and other business.
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. Members will also review fiscal 2027 eligibility submissions and the application technical workshop. Public participation is […]
The New Bedford Licensing Board will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Ashley Room at City Hall, 133 William St. 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. Members will also hold hearings involving Indo Pak […]
The Acushnet School Committee will hold a workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. in the superintendent's conference room at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road. Agenda Members will participate in superintendent evaluation training with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
The Fairhaven Planning Board will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St., with remote access available. Agenda items include a public hearing on a proposed development at 4 Earle St., with the applicant requesting a continuation to Nov. 10 while a stormwater review is underway. Members will also review […]
The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer for Scuttlebutts and an Eversource utility project involving Morses Lane and Middle Road. Additional agenda items include water rates, electric smart meters, Union Street paving, Veterans Memorial landscaping, election warrants, and reserve fund transfers. The board will also discuss personnel […]
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 Bristol and Plymouth County Commissions on the Status of Women and Bristol Community College will host a human trafficking awareness forum Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A moderated panel of experts and representatives from organizations working to combat human trafficking will discuss grooming tactics, warning signs, and prevention strategies. The forum […]
Walgreens pharmacy staff will administer free flu shots Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the New Bedford YMCA. Vaccines are available for anyone age 3 and older. Participants should bring an insurance card. Free shot vouchers will be available for individuals without insurance. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome. You […]
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