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SUMMARY:City Council Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City Council Finance Committee will meet on Monday\, April 13\, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber\, Room 214. \nMembers will review several financial items\, including school funding and updates on city projects. \nAgenda highlights: \n\n Zeiterion Theatre finances and operations update\nProposal to extend benefits for city employees on military leave\nTransfer of over $1.3 million in state aid to the School Department\nEasement agreement with MassDOT for the Route 18 pedestrian bridge\n\nCity officials\, school leaders\, and Zeiterion representatives are expected to attend. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-council-finance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government,Town Hall
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165455Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday\, April 9\, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber\, Room 214. \nPublic hearings on Eversource work\, including conduit and underground electric projects on Acushnet Avenue\, Union Street\, Ashley Boulevard\, Nash Road\, and Belleville Avenue\, will be held. \nMayor Jon Mitchell submitted items on school funding\, prior year payments\, zoning changes\, and board reappointments. \nAgenda items include: \n\n$13.7 million loan for Gomes School upgrades\nProposed COLA increase for retirees\n$2.2 million for Community Preservation Act projects\nMotion tied to 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism\nLivery license applications and renewals\nThe consent agenda includes street closures\, events\, and utility petitions\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260331T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155416Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee meets on Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda Items include : \nA proposal to limit fireworks after 10 p.m. with fines for violations\, and continued discussion of a recall process for elected officials. \nMembers will also review a draft parental leave policy for city employees\, consider zoning changes that could allow some large Residence A properties to be converted into condominiums\, and look at a request for a citywide list of vacant residential lots and ways to address nonconforming parcels. \nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded\, and can be found on the City of New Bedford homepage
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260326T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164613Z
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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:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260311T194248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194248Z
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SUMMARY:Internal Affairs Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Internal Affairs Committee will meet Monday\, March 23\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include discussion of proposed updates to city ordinances\, including regulations related to secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers. \nCouncilors will also review matters referred from the City Council concerning licensing and municipal regulatory policies. \nThe meeting will be live streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/internal-affairs-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260311T190217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190259Z
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SUMMARY:Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
DESCRIPTION:The Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall.\n\nAgenda items include:\n\nA public hearing on an application from Knd Auto Rentals LLC for a special permit for motor vehicle sales or rentals at Belleville Avenue.\nCouncilors will also discuss a motion requesting that city departments study the feasibility of allowing host community agreements for cannabis consumption lounges under new state regulations\nA related motion exploring whether on-site tobacco consumption\, commonly known as cigar lounges\, could be permitted in the city.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-special-permits-and-licensing/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260311T193902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T193902Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include: \n\nConsider a mayoral appointment to the Veterans Advisory Board.\nReview a residency waiver request for a secondhand dealer license.\nReview an application for a new private livery license.\nDiscuss safety concerns along the South Coast Rail corridor on Purchase Street.\nDiscuss rules for the New Bedford Business Park related to hazardous waste operations.\nReceive an update on the timeline and design plans for redevelopment of the former St. Killian’s Church property on Ashley Blvd.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260311T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183258Z
UID:10162133-1773342000-1773342000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets on Thursday\, March 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 214\, City Hall.\n\nAgenda items include:\nUtility hearings on conduit installations on city streets\, several mayoral communications regarding board and commission appointments. A proposed airport property lease agreement will also be discussed.\n\nCouncilors will review committee reports on park memorial dedications\, private livery license applications\, and financial matters\, including a Health Department revolving fund and the Community Preservation Act budget for fiscal year 2026.\n\nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260209T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165141Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday\, Feb. 24\, 2026\, in City Hall’s Council Chambers at 133 William St. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.\n\nMembers will consider a motion to review the eligibility age for property tax exemptions and discuss other exemptions affecting senior homeowners.\n\nA $12.6 million loan order proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell will also be reviewed. Funds would support repairs and upgrades to city buildings\, infrastructure\, and equipment.\n\nDiscussion will include a communication raising concerns about property taxes and senior tax adjustments.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260211T200402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200402Z
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SUMMARY:City Property Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:City Property Committee meets Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be live-streamed on the city’s website.\n\nMembers will discuss a possible lease of a 25\,000-square-foot Diocese parking lot at Ashley Boulevard and Earle Street for municipal use. The committee will also begin the disposition process for Phillips Avenue Elementary School.\n\nThe agenda includes continued review of proposals to redevelop part of Whaling City Golf Course into an Advanced Manufacturing Campus. Discussion may move into executive session if needed.\n\nADA accommodations are available through the City Council Office at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-property-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260211T195651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200434Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Affairs Special Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Affairs Special Committee meets on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be live-streamed on the city’s website.\n\nMembers will review shellfish bed closures in Fairhaven tied to sewage overflows and hear from Public Infrastructure officials. South Coast Neighbors United is scheduled to present community-based waste solutions.\n\nThe agenda also includes tire shredding and storage concerns\, compliance updates\, and a legal briefing on the Bliss Corner contamination site.\n\nADA accommodations are available through the City Council Office at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/environmental-affairs-special-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260126T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T213339Z
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SUMMARY:The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday\, Feb. 19\, from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall\, Ashley Room 120. \nAgenda:\nThree public hearings focus on requests from Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity to build single-family homes on Pleasant Street and Merrimac Street. Each petition seeks zoning relief related to the minimum lot size in a mixed-use business district. \nOld business includes a continued hearing for a proposed 15-unit apartment building on Kempton Street. That item has been continued to the April 23 meeting. \nBoard members will also vote on meeting minutes from August 2025 and January 2026. \nThe next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260115T191619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T200033Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee meets Monday\, Jan. 26\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. The meeting continues public hearings on proposed zoning changes. \nAgenda:\nTopics include residential infill standards and revisions to principal use rules. Planning Board recommendations will help shape the discussion. \nThe meeting will be live-streamed and recorded\, and can be found on the City of New Bedford homepage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260107T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190816Z
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SUMMARY:Zoning Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday\, Jan. 15. \nListed agenda items include public hearings on several residential development proposals\, including permit extensions\, new apartment projects\, and a request to reuse a former school. \nThere will also be a review prior meeting minutes. \nThe next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 19\, 2026.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zoning-board-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20260107T180001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T181003Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Housing Authority
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Housing Authority will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday\, Jan. 8\, 2026\, in person and by Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes\, financial and director’s reports\, and the nomination and election of officers for 2026. \nMembers will also consider several contract awards and amendments related to building improvements and services\, as well as budget and operational items. A virtual participation option will be available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-housing-authority/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251229T212940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T212940Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Assessors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Assessors of New Bedford will hold an open meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday\, Jan. 8\, 2026\, in Room 112 at City Hall. The session begins with approval of minutes from the Dec. 18\, 2025\, meeting. \nThe board will review and approve monthly abatement and exemption reports. It will also review and approve motor vehicle and boat excise tax reports. \nAn executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements under state law. The meeting will conclude with setting the date and time of the next session.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/board-of-assessors-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251229T212306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T212306Z
UID:10149148-1767636000-1767636000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Special City Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A special meeting of the New Bedford City Council is scheduled for Monday\, Jan. 5\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 133 William St.\n\nCouncilors will organize for the 2026 term\, including the election of a City Council president and president pro tem. The council will also draw seats\, if required\, and formally organize following the swearing in of elected officials.\n\nSeveral appointments and reappointments are on the agenda. These include assistant city solicitors\, legislative counsel to the City Council\, and merchandise weighers for the 2026 calendar year.\n\nThe Election Commission will report the results of the 2026 municipal election as part of the organizational process.\n\nFind the full agenda on the city website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-city-council-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251211T002811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T002811Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Appointments & Briefings Committee will meet on Tuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall. \nAgenda highlights include a 30 minute citizen’s input period. Chris Lamontagne plans to offer public comment on rat infestation and city transparency. \nA public hearing is scheduled on a special permit application from L and S Transport Inc. The request covers motor vehicle sales\, rentals\, and repair at 724 Ashley Blvd. \nProposed appointments are also on the agenda. These include Jason Thody as Police Chief and George M. Viveiros to the Board of Park Commissioners. \nThe council will consider a waiver request from Swift Sales for a junk and second hand license. \nA license renewal petition from Gerana’s Transportation Inc. will also be reviewed. The company operates a private livery service. \nThe full agenda is available on the city’s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251210T235515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T235515Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets at 7 p.m. with an opening prayer and the pledge. \nPublic hearings are scheduled for Verizon New England projects on County Street and Phillips Road. \nThe mayor submitted several appointments\, including one to the Veterans Advisory Board and multiple constable appointments. \nNew business includes proposed loan orders for school repair projects\, a feasibility study for Trinity Day Academy\, and adoption of the 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. \nCouncillors will also review motions on tree-planting policy\, hazardous-waste safeguards\, traffic-safety legislation\, and naming a new South End elementary school in honor of Bruce Oliveira. \nConsent items include citations\, a street closing for AHA Night NB Festive\, approval of an illuminated sign on Brock Avenue\, and receipt of board meeting minutes. \nFind the full agenda on the city’s website. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-8/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251125T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T195710Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes a motion requesting that the Purchasing Director provide monthly reports detailing the prior month’s requests for proposals. It also asks for monthly expenditure reports from every city department and account. \nAnother item seeks a full accounting of all spending from the $250\,000 approved in 2019 for legal work related to opposing the Parallel Products expansion. A related motion requests updates from the City Solicitor\, the Environmental Stewardship Director\, and the CFO regarding outside counsel and environmental impact work related to the project. \nA final motion calls for an investigation into a $184\,291 deficit reported in the Mayor’s Office. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-audit-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251113T204418Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Affairs - Special Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee members will review proposed amendments to the zoning code and consider updates to licensing rules. Planning staff will present recommendations on use regulations and district boundaries. Several administrative orders and public hearing items are also listed for action. \nThis meeting is being live streamed and recorded. City Council and committee meetings can be viewed on the City of New Bedford homepage under Quick Links. \nA full agenda and supporting documents are available on the city website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/environmental-affairs-special-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251113T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T203204Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City Ordinance Committee will meet to review zoning updates\, license requests and several communications from city departments. Members plan to discuss revisions to the zoning code and proposed changes to the Table of Principal Use Regulations. Budget matters and administrative items are also on the agenda. \nThis meeting is being live streamed and recorded. City Council and committee meetings can be viewed on the City of New Bedford homepage under Quick Links. \nFull agenda and documents are found on the city website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251105T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180313Z
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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:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251030T155007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155007Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Affairs – Special Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Affairs – Special Committee meets Monday\, Nov. 10\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in City Hall\, 2nd Floor\, Room 214. \nThe agenda includes discussion of the 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan\, contamination concerns at Bliss Corner\, and odor and runoff issues linked to Bob’s Tire Company on Brook Street. A $6.8 million loan for the Buttonwood Park Pond and Dam project will also be reviewed. Additional items are listed on the City of New Bedford website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/environmental-affairs-special-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251031T160920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T010416Z
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SUMMARY:Community Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\nNonperishable food donations will benefit PACE\, the New Bedford Housing Authority\, and local food pantries. \n\n\n\nItems can be dropped off at: City Hall\, Room 113 (Community Services) New Bedford Council on Aging\, 181 Hillman St.\, Building 9\, Entrance 1 Buttonwood Senior Center in Buttonwood Park.   Update: More drop-off points have been added:  Andrea McCoy Recreation Center; New Bedford Regional Airport; and the Howland-Green and Wilks Libraries. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call the New Bedford Office of Community Services at 508-979-1464.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-food-drive/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251021T221256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T221256Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes reports from the Purchasing Director on monthly Requests for Proposals. It also requests a detailed list of all contractors engaged from Jan. 2014 to Sept. 2022. \nAnother item asks for monthly expenditure reports by every city department and account. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T130502
CREATED:20251021T220127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T220127Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council of New Bedford will convene on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes the appointment of Connor Worden to the Conservation Commission with a term ending in June 2027 and the appointment of Maria Adamides as a constable. \nA new private livery license application from New Bedford Transportation\, LLC will also be discussed. The session is livestreamed and recorded. \nFind the complete agenda here.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-of-the-city-council-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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