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 live Elections Chat. You can send in your questions, too. Here are the details: Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.: Candidates for School Committee The four […]
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 student discipline. Members will also review updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, including civil rights, student records, and meal modifications. Policies on graduation […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
New Bedford Democrats will gather on Sunday, March 1, at 1 p.m. to elect 44 delegates and 24 alternates to represent the city at the 2026 State Democratic Convention. Doors open at noon at Our Lady of Angels Band Club. Registered and pre-registered Democrats in New Bedford who will be 16 by March 29 may […]
Women’s Fund SouthCoast, SouthCoast Community Foundation, Disability & Philanthropy Forum, and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will host “Disability Rights, Justice and Inclusion 101” on Tuesday, March 3. Workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Market Place at UMass Dartmouth. Session offers an introduction to disability rights and justice through an intersectional lens. Topics include […]
New Bedford Democrats will meet Sunday, March 15, at noon to elect 44 delegates and 24 alternates to represent the city at the 2026 State Democratic Convention. The caucus is at the Our Lady of Angels Band Club. Doors open at 1 p.m. Registered and pre-registered Democrats in New Bedford who will be at least […]
The Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council and UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center will host the 2026 Labor Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The Marketplace on the UMass Dartmouth campus. The annual event brings together union members and state and federal legislators for conversation and updates. Local and statewide […]
No Kings III (part 1) is planned Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the commuter rail pedestrian overpass bridge in New Bedford. The event is organized by Do Something Indivisible. Participants are encouraged to bring flags, music and a positive spirit as large letters are hung across the bridge. The gathering focuses […]
No Kings Part III (2nd event) is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Buttonwood Park, at the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Arnold Street in New Bedford. The peaceful event is sponsored by Democracy Unleashed and is organized as a demonstration focused on democracy and civic engagement.
The third No Kings March for the People is scheduled Saturday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside New Bedford District Court. Community members from across the region will gather for a peaceful march.
The New Bedford City Council Finance Committee will meet Monday, March 30, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. Agenda items include: A request to permanently finance projects totaling $47.34 million and to issue or renew temporary notes totaling $36.62 million. The debt was previously authorized but requires committee approval for sale. […]
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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