The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee has partnered with the New Bedford Democratic City Committee to host a Swing States Postcard Writing and Kindness Rocks painting party on Wednesday, Sept. 24. […]
The New Bedford Ward 5 Democratic Committee will hold a candidates' forum on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Hathaway School, 256 Court Street in New Bedford. The […]
Community members are invited to hear from local candidates running for the New Bedford School Committee and City Council. The School Committee forum will take place on Thursday, October 9, […]
The School Department’s Governance and Policy Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building. The agenda includes a review of […]
State Rep. Mark Sylvia will lead a community meeting on housing, healthcare, the environment, and the future of the SouthCoast on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett […]
The New Bedford Port Authority meets Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. Members will hear updates from the executive director, policy and external affairs, and project teams, including reports […]
Thousands of residents across the South Coast are expected to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 18 No Kings national day of protest. The event aims to show that, in America, power belongs to the people. No Kings is a grassroots movement that began in June as a peaceful response to a military parade in Washington […]
Want to know more about candidates for open School Committee seats in the Nov. 4 election in New Bedford? Join Light columnist Jack Spillane as he interviews candidates in a […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. The agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination, school admissions, and […]
A fall fundraiser to benefit State Rep. Mark Sylvia is set for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Inn at Shipyard Park, 13 Water St. in Mattapoisett Suggested donations range from $50 to $1,000. Contributions can be made online or by check payable to the Sylvia Committee.
Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 5:30-7 p.m. at David’s Restaurant, 70 Church St. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. The session is open to all New Bedford residents, no […]
One SouthCoast Chamber will host a congressional breakfast featuring Representatives Jake Auchincloss (MA-4) and William Keating (MA-9) on Friday, Nov. 14 at White's of Westport from 8:30-10:00 a.m. The politicians will discuss federal initiatives and priorities affecting the SouthCoast. Registration, networking, and breakfast buffet begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program starts at 9 a.m. […]
The City Council’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, Room 214. The meeting will be recorded and live-streamed on the city’s website. Citizens’ Input Time will open the meeting, featuring remarks from Joyce Rowley on Buttonwood Park Zoo and Emily the Elephant, […]
The City Council’s Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 133 William St., Room 214. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded on the city’s website under Quick Links, then Meetings. The agenda includes a report from the New Bedford Economic Development Council on […]
The City of New Bedford will hold a community meeting on the proposed New Bedford RiverWalk on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Alma Del Mar Charter School, 515 Belleville Ave. The meeting provides an overview of the proposed 1.5-mile habitat restoration and recreational path planned between Coggeshall Street and Hadley […]
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. .
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