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SUMMARY:Public meeting for review of New Bedford Community Preservation Plan for FY '27
DESCRIPTION:The city of New Bedford’s Community Preservation Committee is hosting a public meeting Monday\, June 15\, at 6 p.m. to gather input to help update the Community Preservation Plan for fiscal year 2027. \nThe Community Preservation Plan identifies and establishes the city’s priorities in each of the CPA categories – open space/recreation\, historic resources\, and community housing – through an open process involving public input. The annual plan guides the allocation of funds by the CPC to projects that improve and benefit the city. \nThe meeting will take place at the New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St.\, in the third-floor meeting room. \nThe draft FY27 Community Plan will be available for review at: http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/planning/community-preservation/ before June 15. Written comments will be accepted through Tuesday\, June 30\, via email to CPA@newbedford-ma.gov or by mail to CPC\, Department of City Planning\, 133 William St.\, Room 303\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. \nTranslation services in both Spanish and Portuguese for the meeting are available by request only. Please contact the Community Preservation Act Manager at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require these services.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/public-meeting-for-review-of-new-bedford-community-preservation-plan-for-fy-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Finance Committee meeting focuses on wastewater costs
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD —  The city’s Finance Committee meets Thursday\, June 11\, to address communications from the mayor related to wastewater rates and a loan order for the city’s Long Term CSO Control and Integrated Capital Improvement Plan. \nThey include the wastewater rate proposals for FY ’27 and a loan order to appropriate $20.4 million for the purpose of financing the cost of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term CSO Control and Integrated Capital Improvement Plan. \nThe meeting starts at 6 p.m. at City Hall. \nSee the full agenda  here.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-finance-committee-meeting-focuses-on-wastewater-costs/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Special Committee on Permits and Licensing meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The city’s Special Committee on Permits and Licensing meets Wednesday\, June 10\, on applications for livery licenses. \nThe meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. \nSee the full agenda here.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-special-committee-on-permits-and-licensing-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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SUMMARY:New Bedford budget hearing
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The city’s Quasi-Committee of the Whole will conduct a budget hearing Monday\, June 8\, at City Hall. \nAgenda items include: Police\, fire\, the Department of Public Infrastructure\, Wastewater Enterprise Fund\, the Zeiterion theater and more. \nSee the full agenda here. 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-budget-hearing/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
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SUMMARY:A Bicycle Fixed by You workshop
DESCRIPTION:A free bicycle repair workshop will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Howland Green Branch Library. \nBill Trimble of Youth Opportunities Unlimited will lead the session and show participants how to diagnose and repair common bike problems. Community members are encouraged to bring their bicycles and learn simple repair skills. \nThe event is part of the Fix It Forward workshop series\, which helps residents learn practical ways to repair and reuse everyday items. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-bicycle-fixed-by-you-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library/Howland Green\, 3 Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mending\, Darning\, and Patching – Oh My! workshop
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop on clothing repair will be held on Tuesday\, March 31\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Howland Green Branch Library. \nLocal artists Claudia De Sousa-Baptista of Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop and Elaine and Beatrice Alder of Alder & Alder will teach slow stitching\, also called visible mending. Students can learn to replace buttons\, fix zippers\, and darn socks or sweaters. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item to repair. \nA sewing and fabric arts swap will also take place during the event. Donations of yarn\, thread\, buttons\, fabric\, and sewing tools can be dropped off starting March 23 at several New Bedford library branches or brought on the day of the workshop. \nThe event is part of the Fix It Forward workshop series\, which encourages residents to repair and reuse everyday items. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mending-darning-and-patching-oh-my-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library/Howland Green\, 3 Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual New Bedford Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Half Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from all around on Sunday\, March 15\, at 11 am. The 13.1-mile race is one of the oldest half-marathon events in the Northeast and draws thousands each year. \nRunners follow a single loop through New Bedford streets\, with views of the harbor and Clarks Cove. The paved route includes a few hills\, with notable climbs at miles 3 and 12. \nRegistration is open for adults\, youth\, and runners age 65 and older. Fees vary by age group and registration period\, with adult registration currently just over $100 and youth registration set at $54.50. \nThe race is organized by a volunteer committee and hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick\, with support from the City of New Bedford.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/2026-annual-new-bedford-half-marathon/
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Culture Calendar,Running Event
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