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SUMMARY:Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, contact Celine Saraiva at celeine11@comcast.net.\n.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/clarks-point-neighborhood-association/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Wastewater Treatment Plant\, 1000S S Rodney French Blvd\, new bedford
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Finance Committee will meet Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. \nAgenda items include: \n\nA 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.\nA discussion on a proposed FY27 cost-of-living adjustment base increase for retirees\, submitted by the New Bedford Contributory Retirement Board.\nA review of the Community Preservation Committee’s FY26 project funding recommendations.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-finance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:No Kings III (third event) at New Bedford District Court
DESCRIPTION:The third No Kings March for the People is scheduled Saturday\, March 28\, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside New Bedford District Court. \nCommunity members from across the region will gather for a peaceful march.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/no-kings-iii-at-new-bedford-district-court/
LOCATION:New Bedford District Court\, 75 North 6th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T103729
CREATED:20260317T161642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T123355Z
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SUMMARY:No Kings Part III (2nd event) at Buttonwood Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe peaceful event is sponsored by Democracy Unleashed and is organized as a demonstration focused on democracy and civic engagement.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/no-kings-part-iii-2nd-event-at-buttonwood-park/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000
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SUMMARY:No Kings III (part 1) at NB Commuter Rail Pedestrian Overpass Bridge
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring flags\, music and a positive spirit as large letters are hung across the bridge. The gathering focuses on community support\, civic pride and shared participation. Organizers describe the message simply: No thrones. No crowns. No kings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/no-kings-iii-part-1-at-nb-commuter-rail-pedestrian-overpass-bridge/
LOCATION:Commuter Rail Pedestrian Overpass Bridge\, 536 Acushnet Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T103729
CREATED:20260319T203258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T203258Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Breakfast at UMass Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe annual event brings together union members and state and federal legislators for conversation and updates. Local and statewide elected officials are expected to attend. \nParking is available in Lot 5. \nThe Marketplace is located on the second floor of the building nearest the parking lot. There is no cost to attend. \nRSVP at https://bit.ly/2026SEMALaborBreakfast
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/legislative-breakfast-at-umass-dartmouth/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth\, 285 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Free,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Democrats Caucus
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nRegistered and pre-registered Democrats in New Bedford who will be at least 16 by March 29 may vote and run as delegates or alternates. Youth ages 16 to 35\, people with disabilities\, people of color\, veterans\, and members of the\n\nLGBTQ+ community who are not elected are encouraged to apply as add-on delegates at the caucus or at massdems.org.\n\nThe 2026 State Democratic Convention is set for May 30 at the DCU Center in Worcester. The New Bedford Democratic City Committee also plans to offer a bus to the convention.\n\nFor more information or to get involved\, contact Lisa Lemieux at NewBedfordDems@gmail.com or 508-436-0774.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-democrats-caucus-2/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Angels Band Club\, 1446 Acushnet Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics
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SUMMARY:Disability Rights\, Justice and Inclusion 101
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorkshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Market Place at UMass Dartmouth. \nSession offers an introduction to disability rights and justice through an intersectional lens. Topics include ableism\, inclusive language\, accessibility\, and building more inclusive organizations and community spaces. \nRegister Here: https://tinyurl.com/22sww5xx.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/disability-rights-justice-and-inclusion-101/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth\, 285 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Democrats Caucus
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistered and pre-registered Democrats in New Bedford who will be 16 by March 29 may vote and seek election as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth ages 16 to 35\, people with disabilities\, people of color\, veterans\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are not elected may apply to serve as add-on delegates at the caucus or at massdems.org/massdems-convention. \nConvention is scheduled for May 30\, 2026\, at the DCU Center in Worcester. The New Bedford Democratic City Committee organizes a bus to the event each year. Details are forthcoming. \nResidents interested in committee involvement may contact Lisa Lemieux at NewBedfordDems@gmail.com or 508-436-0774.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-democrats-caucus/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Angels Band Club\, 1446 Acushnet Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting for Proposed New Bedford RiverWalk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting provides an overview of the proposed 1.5-mile habitat restoration and recreational path planned between Coggeshall Street and Hadley Street. Members of the project team will be available to discuss the pedestrian path\, community benefits\, and potential impacts. \nPortuguese and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Requests for other language services must be submitted by Dec. 29. \nContact Michael Paiewonsky at michael.paiewonsky@stantec.com or 339 203 1952 for more information.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-meeting-for-proposed-new-bedford-riverwalk/
LOCATION:Alma Del Mar Charter School\, 515 Belleville Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCitizens’ Input Time will open the meeting\, featuring remarks from Joyce Rowley on Buttonwood Park Zoo and Emily the Elephant\, and Allen Ganeto on keeping city streets clean. \nThe committee will consider mayoral appointments to the Conservation Commission and Traffic Commission. It will also review new private livery license applications from New Bedford Transportation LLC\, DJ Transportation\, Grace Transportation\, and Blue Line Transportation. \nAdditional agenda items include motions regarding the city’s prescription drug plan and employee benefit packages\, as well as a host community agreement proposal for Houz of Diesel\, an adult-use marijuana retail and manufacturing business at 301 Herman Melville Blvd. \nFind the complete agenda here. \nFor ADA accommodations\, contact the City Council Office at 508-979-1455 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-of-the-city-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T103729
CREATED:20251101T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T185144Z
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SUMMARY:Congressional Update: Breakfast with Auchincloss and Keating
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration\, networking\, and breakfast buffet begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program starts at 9 a.m. The fee is $60 per person; $600 for a table of 10 \nThis event is for members only. Registration closes at noon on Thursday\, Nov. 6. Additional attendees cannot be accommodated after this time.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/congressional-update-breakfast-with-auchincloss-and-keating/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T103729
CREATED:20251027T215310Z
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SUMMARY:Mayor Mitchell to Hold Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, from 5:30-7 p.m. at David’s Restaurant\, 70 Church St. \nCity 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 advance appointments are required\, and meeting with Mayor Mitchell will be done on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mayor-mitchell-to-hold-office-hours/
LOCATION:David’s Restaurant\, 70 Church St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T103729
CREATED:20251021T224009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T224009Z
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SUMMARY:Fall fundraiser to benefit State Rep. Mark Sylvia
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Contributions can be made online or by check payable to the Sylvia Committee.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fall-fundraiser-to-benefit-state-rep-mark-sylvia/
LOCATION:Shipyard Park\, 12 Water St.\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T164500
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SUMMARY:School Department Governance and Policy Sub-Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\, at 4:45 p.m. \nThe agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination\, school admissions\, and student discipline. \nMembers will also review updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees\, including civil rights\, student records\, and meal modifications. \nPolicies on graduation requirements and middle school pathway exploration will be considered\, and the committee will review the possible removal of the graduation exercises policy for New Bedford High School.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/school-department-governance-and-policy-sub-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Paul Rodrigues Administration Building\,\, 455 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Join The Light’s Elections Chat: Interviews with New Bedford School Committee candidates
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHere are the details: \nWednesday\, Oct. 22\, at 6 p.m.: Candidates for School Committee \nThe four candidates for the three available seats on the six-member board — newcomers Richard Porter\, Von Marie Moniz\, Marcus Coward and incumbent Melissa Costa — will join Jack. \nSign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TF7y7BI4SWuedMOtm0ApDg \n\nICYMI: Catch up on previous Chats with New Bedford candidates this year here: \nhttps://newbedfordlight.org/the-chat/
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/join-the-lights-elections-chat-interviews-with-new-bedford-school-committee-candidates/
LOCATION:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/join-the-lights-elections-chat-interviews-with-new-bedford-school-committee-candidates/
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Election,Politics,The Chat
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