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SUMMARY:Ashley School Building Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ashley School Building Committee meets on Wednesday\, Aug. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building\, 455 County St.\, Room 224. The meeting will also be available by Zoom. \nAgenda \nMembers will review public outreach comments and discuss choices for a preferred option. The committee is scheduled to vote on that option and consider schedule changes. \nA second vote will determine whether to send the Preferred Schematic Report to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ashley-school-building-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Ashley Elementary School\, 122 Rochambeau St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Schools
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SUMMARY:New Bedford School Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford School Committee will meet Monday\, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd.\n\nMembers will consider changes to the grade structure and school districts for the Ashley Elementary School project. They will also review policies on school wellness\, student restraint and parent advisory councils.\n\nThe agenda includes an update on the opening of schools\, committee reports and public comment. An executive session is planned to discuss collective bargaining with the New Bedford Educators Association Unit B and AFSCME.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-school-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Schools
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SUMMARY:Starry Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Starry Night at the Museum is on Thursday\, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.\, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Tickets are $200.\n\nGuests will move through museum exhibits to learn about the impact of the initiative’s education programs and meet students supported by the initiative. Proceeds support educational opportunities for local families.\n\nNew Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program provides scholarships and support for K through 12 students from families affected by incarceration and substance abuse. Support focuses on education\, enrichment opportunities\, and social and emotional well-being.\n\nGuiding Star sponsorship comes from The MacLean Children’s Fund in memory of Biff MacLean.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/starry-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:NBCSOS community meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Coalition to Save Our Schools community meeting is Saturday\, June 13\, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church.\n\nStudents\, families\, educators\, and community members will discuss support for immigrant families and local schools. The gathering begins with a picture book read aloud. Children are welcome. Pizza and water will be provided.\n\nOrganizers describe the coalition as a multigenerational group focused on issues affecting schools and the community. RSVP is required at nbcsos2018@gmail.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nbcsos-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Unitarian Memorial Church\, 102 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
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SUMMARY:DeValles School Building Committee
DESCRIPTION:The DeValles School Building Committee meets on Thursday\, April 16\, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at James B. Congdon Elementary School\, 2nd floor\, Classroom 8. \nA remote Zoom option is available. \nAgenda items include: \n\nMarch 4 minutes approval\nNew chair selection of DeValles School Building Committee\nUpdate on Project Schedule/Progress\nCall for artists update\nA vote to nominate a new chair\n\nThe meeting may be recorded\, and votes may be taken. The next meeting date has not been set.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/devalles-school-building-committee/
LOCATION:Congdon-DeValles Elementary School\, 350 Bolton St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Schools
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SUMMARY:Bishop Stang Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Stang High School will hold a ribbon-cutting and blessing for its newly completed tennis courts on Thursday\, April 9\, at 2:30 p.m. \nThe project marks a significant investment in the school’s athletic facilities and student programs.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bishop-stang-tennis-court-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Bishop Stang High School\, 500 Slocum Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Schools
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