• New England Fishery Management Council Seeks Applicants for Advisory Panels

    The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking commercial and recreational fishermen and stakeholders to serve on all its advisory panels. The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025. Advisory panels (APs) support the Council’s Fishery Management Plans. APs provide guidance during the development of federal fishery management plans, actions, and measures. Terms run for three years, from January 2026 through December 2028, and individuals may serve on more than one panel. Existing AP members who wish to continue must reapply for consideration for the 2026–2028 term. NEFMC seeks a diverse mix of members, and values applicants' unique perspectives on commercial or recreational […]

  • New Bedford Human Rights Commission Meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The commission will hear updates from the New Bedford Police Department and the Executive Director’s Report from Marci Pina-Christian. Discussions will include commissioner updates, complaints and case status, and subcommittee […]

  • Sign up for The Light’s Chat: Bristol County Sheriff Heroux at the half-way mark

    Virtual Event

    Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux came into office three years ago after frustration with 25-year former Sheriff Tom Hodgson finally reached a boiling point.  Heroux ran as a reformer, and he’s delivered — for better or worse. Under the new sheriff, Bristol County has significantly reduced jail suicides, cut non-jail and unnecessary programs from the […]