The Ordinance Committee meets on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda Items include : A proposal to limit fireworks after 10 p.m. with fines for violations, and continued discussion of a recall process for elected officials. Members will also review a draft parental leave policy for […]
The City Council Finance Committee will meet on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Room 214. Members will review several financial items, including school funding and updates on city projects. Agenda highlights: Zeiterion Theatre finances and operations update Proposal to extend benefits for city employees on military leave Transfer of […]
New Bedford’s Quasi Committee of the Whole will hold budget hearings on Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded through the city’s website. Departments and funds scheduled for review include Elections, Tourism and Marketing, the Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund, the Traffic Commission, the Downtown Enterprise Fund, the Library, […]
The Ordinance Committee meets on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 214. Agenda: Committee members will consider several ordinances proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell that would reorganize parts of the city government and update the city code. The proposals include creating a Department of Health and Human Services, moving oversight […]
The Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing meets on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Agenda: Committee members will review an application for a new private livery license for All Needs Transportation. They will also consider a residency waiver request for All Things With Anna's […]
The New Bedford Community Preservation Committee will meet on Monday, July 27 at 6 p.m. in the Ashley Room at City Hall. Committee members will elect officers and discuss the FY27 Community Preservation Coalition dues, the 2027 meeting schedule, and the FY27 Community Preservation Act plan. The agenda also includes approval of the June 15 […]
The New Bedford City Council Finance Committee meets Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 133 William St. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. Agenda Councilors will discuss options for a $3.5 million settlement from the MBTA. The money could be placed in the stabilization fund or a […]
MassDOT will hold a virtual design public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. on proposed improvements to the intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road in New Bedford. Plans include new traffic and pedestrian signals, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, bicycle accommodations, pavement reconstruction, updated signs and striping, improved street lighting, relocated overhead […]
The New Bedford City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Room 214, at 133 William St. The meeting will address unfinished business from the Aug. 20 council meeting, which was adjourned before the agenda was completed. Agenda items include proposed changes to form-based […]
The Dartmouth Board of Public Works will meet virtually on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 a.m. Agenda items include storm debris planning, water and sewer abatements, a wastewater management plan item, and updates on road maintenance, the Padanaram Bridge, staffing, and residential development projects. The board will also consider contract amendments, routine warrants, and payroll. […]
The New Bedford Retirement Board will meet on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m., at 651 Orchard St., Room 203A. The meeting will also be accessible through Zoom. Topics include a review a July investment update, a hearing involving Michael Oliver, retirement applications, and monthly financial reports. Members will also consider the election of a […]
The Fairhaven Special Bylaw Review Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven […]
The Fairhaven Open Space & Recreation Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. . The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven TV security protocols. Join the […]
The Fairhaven Board of Public Works will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven TV security protocols. Join the Zoom meeting Meeting […]
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom and can also be viewed on Channel 97 or FairhavenTV.com. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven […]
The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Join the Zoom Meeting or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 9411513 7952 Passcode: 361259 Agenda: 09-01-2026 REVISED 09-01-2026 Due to recent security breaches, Fairhaven TV has implemented a new protocol: the Zoom camera video for all participants is disabled. If participants would […]
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Office of Coastal Zone Management will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. on the proposed New Bedford-Fairhaven Municipal Harbor Plan and Designated Port Area Master Plan. The plan has been submitted to the state for approval. View the […]
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