The New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program hosts its third annual charity golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 21 with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $250 per player or $900 for a foursome and includes 18 holes, golf cart and driving range access, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, prizes and an awards ceremony. For registration and […]
The New Bedford Redevelopment Authority will meet Monday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. at 572 Pleasant St. Agenda items include a review of the July 20 meeting minutes, staff and finance reports, and updates on properties and projects, including 1215 Purchase St., Coffin Avenue properties, the Small Lots Project, ongoing studies, and 175 MacArthur Drive. […]
South Coast LGBTQ+ Network will host the first program in a series exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or SOGIE. Presenters will explain SOGIE from community, medical, and mental health perspectives. Adults interested in learning more about the terminology and its meaning are welcome. The free event on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 […]
The New Bedford Cultural Council will meet Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda items include reviewing the August meeting minutes, discussing the need for a new secretary and treasurer, and adding new members. Members will also discuss an extension request and an update on cutting checks and the business transfer for Gallery […]
The Westport Recreation Commission will meet Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. in the Annex Meeting Room at 856 Main Road. Agenda The discussion includes a review of summer and upcoming fall recreation programs, including Halloween and holiday events, after-school programs and workshops. Other agenda items include Annex gym rentals, the Old Westport High School, […]
The Dartmouth Fire District No. 3 Prudential Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 5:30 p.m. at 140 Cross Road, North Dartmouth, in the conference room. Key agenda items include: Approval of Aug. 25 and Sept. 15 meeting minutes September financial reports, cash receipts and disbursements August bank reconciliations and transactions Capital improvement updates Scheduling […]
The Westport Shellfish Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Select Board Room. Agenda items include an update from the Marine Services director, discussion of the Ram Island opening and the town’s shellfish propagation program. Members also will discuss a shellstock event and the opening of bay scallop season on […]
The Fairhaven Budget Working Group will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Board of Public Works conference room, 5 Arsene St. The meeting also will be available via Zoom. Key agenda items include: Project plan and review framework Revenue enhancement and cost-saving ideas Privatization of wastewater treatment plant operations Privatization of ambulance […]
A second public forum will cover ballot questions 6 through 9 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Dartmouth Town Hall, 400 Slocum Road. The New Bedford and Dartmouth Democratic town committees will again present information on the proposals. Invited speakers will discuss the questions in a moderated format, followed by an […]
The library will celebrate the start of fall Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Seasonal drinks and snacks, games, a fall craft, music and socializing galore. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
The Fairhaven Planning Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St. The meeting also will be available remotely. Join Zoom Meeting: or call 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 931 6335 8101 Passcode: 740257 Key agenda items include: Public hearing on a proposal to subdivide 37,968 square feet at 4 Earle […]
The Russells Mills Historic District Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall, 400 Slocum Road. Agenda items include continued review of a petition for modifications to a permitted residence and a proposed residential addition at 1190 Russells Mills Road. Members will also review the Aug. 17 […]
New Bedford’s Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meets on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda The committee will take up concerns about an agreement involving A-1 Asphalt and Pico Stone and the movement of trucks through the Shawmut Avenue area near New Bedford Regional Airport. City officials, […]
The Capital Planning Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall, 400 Slocum Road. Agenda Members will review the FY27 Master Capital Plan and capital recommendations for the FY27 Fall Town Meeting. The agenda also includes old business, minutes for approval and adjournment. The meeting will be […]
New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will hold a memory workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The class fee is $25. Participants will learn simple mnemonic techniques to improve recall. Exercises will focus on shopping lists, appointments, and daily tasks. Attendees should bring a notebook and pen. The workshop is not […]
A one-time watercolor class for beginners will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium, Kilburn Mill, Suite 2-60. Class fee is $45, with all materials included. The workshop will focus on a seasonal pumpkin painting and introduce techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, bleeding, […]
The Dartmouth Public Schools School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Dartmouth Public Schools Administration Building. Agenda items include a discussion with the Budget Advisory Group, FY28 budget preparation and planning for the next meeting.
Weaving Wednesdays will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. The casual drop-in session gives fiber artists a chance to work on personal projects, socialize and snack. Participants should bring their own materials and supplies. No registration is required.
The Westport Harbor Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. at Westport Town Hall. The agenda includes a summer update, harbor fees and collections, dock and slip fees, private and town moorings, and the state boat ramp. Members will also discuss maintenance, repairs and staffing. Other topics include the pump-out program, calls and […]
A historical true-crime lecture, “Mortal Remains: The Fall River Cult Murders,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fall River City Hall Atrium. State Rep. Alan Silvia will host and present the 19-and-older lecture, which will focus on the history of the Fall River cult murders. The venue has been changed […]
The Well Read Wednesdays Nonfiction Book Group will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Marine Room. This month’s selection is “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth” by Zoë Schlanger. Copies are available at the library. New members are welcome.
The Incremental Development Alliance hosts a free lecture at the Whaling Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6–8 p.m. Speaker Marques King will lead the talk and Q&A session, showing how small projects built America’s best neighborhoods and how to use that approach today. The session welcomes developers, residents, and local leaders. It examines post-World […]
The Greater New Bedford Choral Society will hold open rehearsals on Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, and 23 at 6:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in New Bedford. No auditions are required. New singers can attend a rehearsal before deciding whether to join the chorus. Rehearsals run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brian Dean Sousa directs […]
Weekly mosquito spraying in New Bedford begins June 11 and continues through September. Spraying will be done on Thursdays between 2 a.m. and sunrise, weather permitting. Crews will target parks and public event spaces, including Buttonwood Park, Brooklawn Park, Fort Taber, and several downtown locations. Residents near spray areas may want to close windows overnight […]
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