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SUMMARY:Special City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nAgenda items include proposed changes to form-based zoning districts\, the demolition of the Coffin Howland House at Hazelwood Park\, and development proposals for former fire stations on Kempton Street and Brock Avenue. The council will also consider a tax incentive for Vanko Studio Architects and plans to realign Hillman Street at Pleasant Street.\nOther items include proposals involving cannabis consumption establishments\, downtown homelessness and substance use\, the future of the South Terminal and the city’s use of Flock cameras and other surveillance technology.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-city-council-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T171926Z
CREATED:20260817T171926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171926Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Election Commissioners meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Board of Election Commissioners will hold its annual reorganizational meeting on Tuesday\, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Mayor Charles S. Ashley Public Meeting Room at City Hall\, 133 William St. \nAgenda \nCommissioners will discuss the status of the board’s 2025 meeting minutes. They will also nominate officers for the coming year and review the city’s 2026 election schedule. \nAnyone who needs an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Election Commissioner Manuel DeBrito Jr. at 508-979-1423 or MassRelay 711. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/board-of-election-commissioners-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:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T172643Z
CREATED:20260811T172643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T172643Z
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SUMMARY:City Council Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAgenda \nCouncilors will discuss options for a $3.5 million settlement from the MBTA. The money could be placed in the stabilization fund or a new revolving fund to help pay for future maintenance of the pedestrian bridge under construction across Route 18. \nOther agenda items include proposed transfers of $157\,791 for school transportation and $395\,000 from Zeiterion Theatre supplies to the purchase of services. Members will also consider smaller transfers for the mayor’s office\, assessors\, and labor relations. \nThe committee will also review plans to realign Hillman Street near Purchase Street for a new signalized intersection.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-council-finance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Politics,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T142647Z
CREATED:20260805T142647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T142647Z
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SUMMARY:City Property Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City Property Committee meets Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. \nAgenda \nRedevelopment plans for two former New Bedford fire stations top the agenda. Members are expected to recommend approval of proposals from South Coast Investments\, Inc.\, for the former Fire Station No. 3 at 834 Kempton St.\, and from Gwozdz Development for the former Fire Station No. 11 at 754 Brock Ave. A related order authorizing the sale of both properties will also be considered. \nCompeting proposals from Divine Contractors\, Inc. and Freedom Realty Group for both former fire stations are also on the agenda. No further action is expected. \nAlso scheduled for no further action are a 2019 communication regarding the Clark Cove Beach Nourishment Project and a tabled motion seeking discussion about opening the Ashley Park Warming House community room for a senior citizen day program and other possible city services at the site.
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;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260812T125119Z
CREATED:20260803T223041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T125119Z
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SUMMARY:Mail-In\, Absentee Ballots Now Available for State Primary
DESCRIPTION:Mail-in and absentee ballots are now available for New Bedford’s state primary election. Any registered voter can request a ballot online\, by mail\, in person at City Hall\, or by calling the Elections Office at 508-979-1420. \nThe deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the state primary is Tuesday\, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. . Early voting runs Saturday\, Aug. 22\, through Friday\, Aug. 28\, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third floor of the Main Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St. \nAug. 22 is also the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the state primary. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 1 for the primary and Nov. 3 for the general election. \nNotary and passport services at the Elections Office are suspended through Nov. 13. Residents with questions about voter registration\, polling locations or mail-in ballots can contact the Elections Office at 508 979 1420. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mail-in-absentee-ballots-now-available-for-state-primary/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Election,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193654Z
CREATED:20260724T193654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193654Z
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SUMMARY:Community Preservation Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Community Preservation Committee will meet on Monday\, July 27 at 6 p.m. in the Ashley Room at City Hall.\n\nCommittee members will elect officers and discuss the FY27 Community Preservation Coalition dues\, the 2027 meeting schedule\, and the FY27 Community Preservation Act plan.\n\nThe agenda also includes approval of the June 15 meeting minutes\, an FY27 budget update and an application technical workshop. The next workshop is scheduled for Sept. 10 at the New Bedford Free Public Library.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-preservation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260712T191536Z
CREATED:20260712T191536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T191536Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet on Tuesday\, July 21\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall\, 133 William St. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.\n\nAgenda highlights:\nCommittee members will hold a public hearing on the proposed demolition of the Coffin-Howland House at 535 Brock Ave. The New Bedford Historical Commission determined that the circa 1840 to 1854 structure is historically significant but not a building that should be preserved. Officials will discuss the demolition review and related site plans.\n\nThe committee will also review Mayor Jon Mitchell’s appointment of Justin Ohlson to the Water Board. Ohlson would replace the late Patrick E. Rogers\, whose term is set to expire in April 2027.\n\nMembers are expected to discuss a motion requesting representatives from Republic Waste Services\, E.L. Harvey\, and Waste Management to attend a future meeting to address alleged violations of city waste collection and disposal regulations.\n\nThe agenda also includes citizen input time\, with Chris Lamontagne scheduled to speak on a public petition and call for the resignation of Mayor Jon Mitchell.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-and-briefings-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:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T192847Z
CREATED:20260707T192847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T192847Z
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SUMMARY:Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nAgenda:\n\nCommittee members will review an application for a new private livery license for All Needs Transportation.\nThey will also consider a residency waiver request for All Things With Anna’s secondhand dealer license.\nThe committee is scheduled to continue its discussion on the possibility of allowing cannabis consumption lounges in New Bedford and hear updates from city officials on the legal and regulatory process.\n\n\nResidents needing ADA accommodations should contact the City Council Office at least 48 hours before the meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the city website under Meetings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-special-permits-and-licensing-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Town Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T191130Z
CREATED:20260707T191130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T191130Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee meets on Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers\, Room 214. \nAgenda:\nCommittee members will consider several ordinances proposed by Mayor Jon Mitchell that would reorganize parts of the city government and update the city code. \nThe proposals include creating a Department of Health and Human Services\, moving oversight of the Board of Health to the new department\, and making related changes to city boards\, the Licensing Board\, parks and recreation\, and veterans services. \nResidents needing ADA accommodations should contact the City Council Office at least 48 hours before the meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the city website under Meetings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Town Hall
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260626T164815Z
CREATED:20260626T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T164815Z
UID:10168167-1782756000-1782756000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Cape Verdean Flag Raising Ceremony and block party
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Verdean Recognition Committee will host a Cape Verdean flag-raising ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday\, June 29\, on the steps of New Bedford City Hall.\n\nA block party will follow the ceremony from 7 to 8 p.m. Entertainment continues afterward at the Bisca Club\, 161 Acushnet Ave.\, with music and refreshments.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cape-verdean-flag-raising-ceremony-and-block-party/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cape Verdean Recognition Week,Civic Life,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T003128Z
CREATED:20260612T003128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T003128Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Human Rights Commission invites the community to the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising on June 18 at 4:30 p.m. in front of City Hall in New Bedford. \nThe ceremony honors freedom\, history\, and community while reflecting on the significance of Juneteenth and the continued pursuit of equality and justice.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/juneteenth-flag-raising/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Juneteenth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T010829Z
CREATED:20260608T010815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T010829Z
UID:10167079-1781204400-1781204400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The City Council meets Thursday\, June 11\, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. \nAs of this time\, no agenda has been published. Check here for the latest.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-6/
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:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T010209Z
CREATED:20260608T010156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T010209Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T005307Z
CREATED:20260608T005254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T005307Z
UID:10167077-1781116200-1781116200@newbedfordlight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004803Z
CREATED:20260608T004748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T004803Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford's Environmental Affairs Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The city’s Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meets Tuesday\, June 9\, on a motion to discuss the status of the trucking/shipping agreement related to the transportation of materials through the Shawmut Avenue neighborhood behind the New Bedford Airport. \nThe meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall. See the full agenda here.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedfords-environmental-affairs-committee-meeting/
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:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T165836Z
CREATED:20260528T165836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165836Z
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SUMMARY:Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Special Committee on Environmental Affairs will meet Tuesday\, June 9\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall\, 133 William St.\n\nCommittee members will discuss the status of a trucking and shipping agreement involving A-1 Asphalt and Pico Stone Imports and Supply. The discussion centers on the transportation of materials through the Shawmut Avenue neighborhood behind the New Bedford Regional Airport.\n\nThe meeting follows a motion filed by Councilor Shane Burgo Choquette requesting updates from city officials\, business owners\, and legal representatives connected to the agreement.\n\nInvited participants include City Solicitor Eric Jaikes\, representatives from A-1 Asphalt and Pico Stone\, Department of Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz\, abutters on Shawmut Avenue\, and a representative from the Mayor’s Office.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded through the City of New Bedford website under Quick Links and Meetings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-environmental-affairs-meeting/
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:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T003142Z
CREATED:20260608T003126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003142Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council special meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — A special meeting of the City Council will be held Monday\, June 8\, for final action on two ordinances: \n1. An ordinance\, amending Chapter 9\, Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations (Passed to a Second Reading – May 12\, 2026.)\n2. An ordinance\, amending Chapter 9\, Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations\, Residential Infill Development and Multiple buildings per lot. (Passed to a Second Reading – May 12\, 2026.) \nSee the full agenda and related documents on the changes here. 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-special-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004002Z
CREATED:20260608T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T004002Z
UID:10167075-1780941600-1780941600@newbedfordlight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T221941Z
CREATED:20260518T220003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T221941Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee will meet on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall. \nAgenda highlights: \n\nCommittee members will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance submitted by Mayor Jon Mitchell that would establish form-based code districts. The focus will be on changes to Chapter 9 of the city’s zoning regulations and on how future development standards could be shaped.\nResidents needing ADA accommodations should contact the City Council Office at least 48 hours before the meeting.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the city website under Meetings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T162755Z
CREATED:20260521T162755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162755Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford American Legion Post One will hold a Memorial Day exercise at the Vietnam Veterans’ Honor Roll on the William Street side of City Hall.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/vietnam-veterans-honor-roll-ceremony/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T225521Z
CREATED:20260511T225521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T225521Z
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SUMMARY:Committee on Economic Development meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Committee on Economic Development will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday\, May 20\, in City Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.\n\nAgenda items include a proposal asking Dairy Queen to consider opening a location in New Bedford as part of its Massachusetts expansion plans. Council members are also expected to discuss redevelopment opportunities for vacant mills and churches with Urban Smart Growth\, a California-based real estate development company.\n\nMembers will also revisit plans for the former Building #19 property on Hathaway Road\, the closure of Blue Harvest Fisheries’ food processing operations on Herman Melville Boulevard\, and development discussions regarding the New Bedford State Pier.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/committee-on-economic-development-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:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T222619Z
CREATED:20260510T222619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T222619Z
UID:10164825-1778612400-1778612400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council will meet on May 12 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.\n\nAgenda items include Eversource utility hearings\, proposed wastewater rate changes\, updates on the retiree pension veto\, and funding requests tied to capital projects and snow removal. Council members will also review redevelopment proposals for former city properties\, including the New Bedford Armory and several former schools.\n\nOther topics include zoning changes\, South End environmental concerns\, airport-related trucking activity\, and appointments to the Election Commission and Human Rights Commission. Street closures connected to the Day of Portugal\, Pride events\, fireworks\, concerts\, and religious processions are also scheduled for approval.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-4/
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:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T222422Z
CREATED:20260510T222422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T222422Z
UID:10164824-1778526000-1778526000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet May 11 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include a public hearing on a proposed ordinance tied to municipal facility conversions\, including the reuse of vacant city owned properties. Committee members will also revisit a proposed fireworks ordinance that would create a 10 p.m. curfew and establish fines for illegal fireworks use. \nOther discussions include a proposed recall process for elected officials\, paid parental leave for city employees\, and voluntary email delivery of tax bills. \nZoning amendments related to asphalt plants and contractor yards are also scheduled for review\, along with talks on vacant residential lots and recall provisions for municipal officials. \nMeetings are livestreamed and recorded through the City of New Bedford website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-councils-ordinance-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:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T220809Z
CREATED:20260510T220809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T220809Z
UID:10164823-1778524200-1778524200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.\n\nThe agenda includes two applications for new private livery licenses. Gerana’s Transportation Inc.\, based on Weld Street\, and Sister Express Transport\, based on Robeson Street\, are both seeking licenses for the July 2026 through June 2027 term.\n\nCommittee members will also consider two residency waiver requests tied to licenses to deal in junk\, old metals\, or secondhand articles for Fall River Pawnbrokers locations on Acushnet Avenue and Union Street.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the City of New Bedford website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-special-permits-and-licensing-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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T233341Z
CREATED:20260422T233341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T233341Z
UID:10163902-1776970800-1776970800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford City Council meets Thursday\, April 23\, at 7 p.m. in City Hall Chamber\, room 214. \nThe agenda includes public hearings on utility and infrastructure work on William Street\, County Street\, and Belleville Avenue. Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes multiple fund transfers to support employee wages under union contracts. \nCouncilors will also consider a $12.6 million loan order for city building repairs and an ordinance to repeal the single-use plastic bag ban. \nOther items include a zoning board reappointment\, short-term rental regulations\, and several demolition reviews.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-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:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172028Z
CREATED:20260407T172028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172028Z
UID:10163531-1776106800-1776106800@newbedfordlight.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165455Z
CREATED:20260407T165455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165455Z
UID:10163530-1775761200-1775761200@newbedfordlight.org
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:20260331T155416Z
CREATED:20260331T155416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155416Z
UID:10163431-1775674800-1775674800@newbedfordlight.org
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:20260326T164613Z
CREATED:20260326T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164613Z
UID:10163217-1774897200-1774897200@newbedfordlight.org
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:20260311T194248Z
CREATED:20260311T194248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194248Z
UID:10162141-1774292400-1774292400@newbedfordlight.org
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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