The Fairhaven Housing Authority will meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the second-floor computer room at Oxford Terrace, 275 Main St. Agenda Board members are scheduled to review July meeting minutes, financial reports, bills, tenant aging, vacancy numbers, and utility costs. Old business includes security, pest control, smoking issues, and plans involving property […]
The New Bedford City Council Finance Committee meets Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 133 William St. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. Agenda Councilors will discuss options for a $3.5 million settlement from the MBTA. The money could be placed in the stabilization fund or a […]
The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization meets remotely Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Members will consider minutes from the June 16 meeting and hear public comments and updates from regional transit authorities. The agenda includes updates to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, including administrative changes involving GATRA equipment, buses and the […]
Community Resource Day will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Fall River Public Library. Community organizations will provide information and assistance on topics including health care, homelessness, immigration, mental health, food insecurity, and other local resources. The free event is open to the public, and no registration is […]
New Bedford’s Board of Election Commissioners will hold its annual reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Mayor Charles S. Ashley Public Meeting Room at City Hall, 133 William St. Agenda Commissioners will discuss the status of the board’s 2025 meeting minutes. They will also nominate officers for the coming year […]
The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Residents can join the meeting on Zoom. Meeting ID: 846 1078 9375 Passcode: 179620 The meeting agenda is available online. Fairhaven TV has disabled participant video because of recent security breaches. Anyone who wants to speak should use […]
AJ Gomes Neighborhood Association meets the third Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at the AJ Gomes School. Contact: Buddy Andrade at obvdcbr@yahoo.com
The New Bedford Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooklawn Senior Center. Agenda Commissioners will consider a request to extend an Order of Conditions for work at East Beach Pier, also known as Monkey’s Island. A continued hearing will focus on the first phase of a proposed multiuse public access […]
The Westport Affordable Housing Trust Fund will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. The hybrid meeting will be held on the second floor of Town Hall and will be available via Zoom. Zoom meeting ID: 979 9858 8008 Passcode: 398022 Members will review the July 15 meeting minutes, upcoming meeting dates, invoices, and LAA […]
The Westport Offshore Wind Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall, 816 Main Road. Members will discuss current events, legislative updates and the Westport disaster plan. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and set its next meeting date.
The Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Center. The group focuses on improving safety and quality of life in Ward 6. For more information, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net. .
Fairhaven’s Cultural Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents can join the meeting on Zoom or call 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 817 1990 4867 Passcode: 709432 A revised agenda is available online. Fairhaven TV has disabled participant video because of recent security breaches. Anyone who wants to speak […]
Fairhaven’s Atlas Tack Working Group will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Town Hall, 40 Centre St. The meeting will also be available on Zoom. Meeting ID: 882 1333 2408 Passcode: 679608 Agenda Discussion will include an emergency response plan for the Atlas Tack site with Fire Chief Todd Correia. Members will also […]
A virtual session of the Fairhaven Livable Streets Committee is set for Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members of the public may attend through Zoom or by calling 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 863 4904 6931 Passcode: 479349 The agenda is still to be announced. Those who prefer to watch can tune in to […]
The Special Bylaw Review Committee is scheduled to convene online on Thursday, Aug. 20. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents may participate via Zoom or by calling 1-929-205-6099. Meeting ID: 867 6291 7556 Passcode: 532688 Agenda TBA As part of Fairhaven TV’s security procedures, participant cameras will be disabled. Those who want to speak should […]
The City of New Bedford's Play in the Park Summer Food Service program will provide free meals to children and teens 18 and younger during summer 2026. Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday Brooklawn Park & Rick's Center, 191 Acushnet Ave. Riverside Park Playground, 336 Belleville Ave. Harrington Park, Tremont Street Hazelwood […]
The next One SouthCoast Chamber's Women's Power Lunch is on Friday, Aug. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the National Club in New Bedford. This is an opportunity to meet other professionals, exchange ideas and build business relationships. Attendees purchase their own lunch. Business cards are encouraged for prize drawings. Registration is required.
Join the NBPS Culinary Center as they celebrate the conclusion of the Summer EATS program with lots of fun activities, a cookout, ice cream and community partners on Friday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 6p.m. 453 North Street, New Bedford.
Volunteers are needed to help clear the Acushnet River for the annual herring migration on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. The cleanup begins at White's Factory, 110 Hamlin St., Acushnet. Participants will help remove debris to improve the river's habitat while learning more about the local watershed. Volunteers should wear water shoes […]
Neon Lighthouse is a Boston-based party band that features seven lead singers and multi-instrumentalists, with a repertoire spanning pop, rock, R&B, country, disco, and other genres. The musicians previously performed together in the wedding band Redline before forming Neon Lighthouse in 2023. The band also performs yacht rock sets featuring music by artists including Christopher […]
The Westport Commission on Disability will meet Monday, Aug. 24, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in the Select Board meeting room. Members will discuss marketing materials, participation in the Harvest Festival and other community events. The agenda also includes a discussion about service dog laws and business requirements, possible donations and other ongoing business. The […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. The meeting will include a roll call and items on mid-year math district and school reports. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28. Accommodations under the […]
Fairhaven’s Select Board will meet Monday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The agenda has not yet been announced. Community members can attend via Zoom or call 1-929-205-6099. The meeting ID is 894 8599 3911, and the passcode is 330130. Due to recent security breaches, Fairhaven TV has disabled participant video. Anyone who wants […]
Camp Create: Marketing Summit 2026 runs Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Camp Welch, 127 N. Main St. in Assonet. It is part of the One SouthCoast Chamber’s SouthCoast Summit Series. This interactive session will feature Keynote Speaker Adam Olenn, CEO of Rustle & Spark. Olenn has more than 25 years of […]
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