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SUMMARY:New Bedford Licensing Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Licensing Board will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, at 6 p.m. in the Ashley Room at City Hall\, 133 William St. \n Agenda items include liquor license manager changes for The Black Whale and National Club\, special one-day alcohol licenses\, and a used car dealer application. \nMembers will also hold hearings involving Indo Pak Pita Food Mart & Smoke\, LeBeau’s Tavern\, and 787 Merengue Bar & Restaurant. Matters include overdue taxes and alleged liquor license violations. The board may consider disciplinary action based on its findings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-licensing-board-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T194702Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council's Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet Monday\, Oct. 26\, at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall\, 133 William St. \nPublic hearings will address a proposal to rezone 30 Brigham St. for mixed-use business and an ordinance that would prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. Both proposals received favorable recommendations from the Planning Board. \nMembers will also consider changes to legal notice requirements and proposed regulations governing automated license plate readers and location-tracking technology. Discussion will include a federal court ruling involving the use of license plate reader data without a warrant. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-councils-ordinance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191831Z
CREATED:20261014T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191831Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Audit Committee will meet Wednesday\, Oct. 21\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall.\n\nFull agenda\n\nMembers will consider a proposal requiring monthly expenditure reports from all city departments. The committee will also review a recent mayoral staff hire\, including the position\, salary\, funding source\, and hiring process.\n\nThe committee will also discuss the city’s health insurance broker and consultant fees. Officials will examine commissions paid over the past three fiscal years.\n\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,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191423Z
CREATED:20261014T191423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191423Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214.\n\nMembers will review mayoral appointments to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and the Human Rights Commission. The Council will also discuss cigar pricing regulations\, employee benefits\, prescription drug costs\, and the next phase of the Interstate 195 project.\n\nAdditional agenda items include parking\, traffic safety\, neighborhood concerns\, property maintenance\, and the proposed South Coast Renewables project.\n\nPublic comment is limited to the first 30 minutes. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-appointments-and-briefings-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T194915Z
CREATED:20261012T194915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T194915Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday\, Oct. 15\, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Ashley Room 120 at City Hall\, 133 William St. \nPublic hearings include a proposal to convert the second and third floors of a building at 229-241 and 252 Coffin Ave. into 37 residential units. The board will also consider a proposal to convert a mixed-use building at 354-358 Arnold St. into a three-family apartment building. \nThe agenda includes approval of the minutes from the Aug. 20 meeting. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T153624Z
CREATED:20261002T153624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T153624Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Tax Increment Financing Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Tax Increment Financing Board will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 6\, at 2 p.m. in the Ashley Room at City Hall\, 1213 Purchase St. \nAgenda items include approval of the May 8\, 2024\, meeting minutes and certified projects at six properties: \n\n241 Duchaine St.\, Ketcham Supply Company Inc.\n56 Conduit St.\, CeMat Contracting Co.\n922 Flaherty Drive\, Plumbers’ Supply Company\n14 South St.\, Portside Sea Products Inc.\n49 Potomska St.\, ProtoXYZ Inc.\n620 Belleville Ave.\, TIE\n\nThe board will also discuss old and new business.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-tax-increment-financing-board-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T083000
DTSTAMP:20260928T215330Z
CREATED:20260928T215330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T215330Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Board of Assessors meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Board of Assessors will meet on Thursday\, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m.\, in Room 112 at New Bedford City Hall. \nThe board will consider minutes from its Sept. 17 meeting\, monthly real estate and personal property abatement and exemption reports\, and monthly motor vehicle and boat excise reports. \nAn executive session is also scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions under state law. A date will be set for its next meeting before adjournment.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-board-of-assessors-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T155432Z
CREATED:20260911T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T155432Z
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SUMMARY:Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meets on Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda \nThe 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. \nCity officials\, company representatives\, and residents have been invited to join the discussion.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-committee-on-environmental-affairs-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T154205Z
CREATED:20260911T154205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T154205Z
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SUMMARY:Special Permits and Licensing Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing will meet Thursday\, Sept. 17\, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall. \nAgenda items include: \nGerald L. Ribeiro as a constable\nA residency waiver for Side Quest Complete to obtain a secondhand dealer license\nWhether to allow cigar lounges with on-site tobacco use \nCity officials from planning\, health\, police\, and the solicitor’s office have been invited to the cigar lounge discussion. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-permits-and-licensing-committee-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:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T153635Z
CREATED:20260911T153635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T153635Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Appointments and Briefings Committee will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 15\, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall.\n\nAgenda items include:\n\nResident concerns about traffic\, vehicle noise\, parking\, and storage facilities\nAppointment of Brian J. Sousa to the Election Commission\nA proposed marijuana retail and manufacturing business at 301 Herman Melville Blvd.\nCounty Street construction and its effect on local businesses\nSouth End concerns involving the sewage treatment facility and odors\nProposed South Coast Renewables project discussion\n\nSeveral older matters involving historic properties and parking near the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal are also on the agenda. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-and-briefings-committee-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:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T153056Z
CREATED:20260911T153056Z
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SUMMARY:Special New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday\, Sept. 15\, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall\, 133 William St. \nAgenda \nCouncilors will meet with Mayor Jon Mitchell to discuss plans for Fire Station No. 9. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. View it through the meetings section of the city’s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/special-new-bedford-city-council-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:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260828T204322Z
CREATED:20260828T204322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T204322Z
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SUMMARY:Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods will meet Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, at 7 p.m.\, in City Council Chambers\, Room 214\, City Hall\, 133 William St. \nMembers will discuss Flock Safety cameras and other surveillance technology\, including data collection\, privacy protections\, and information sharing with outside agencies. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the city’s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/public-safety-and-neighborhoods-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Community Town Hall,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T203218Z
CREATED:20260828T203009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T203218Z
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SUMMARY:Memorials and Dedications Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council’s Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications will meet Tuesday\, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, Room 214\, City Hall\, 133 William St. \nAgenda — The committee will consider three Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program applications: \n\nA bench and plaque along the new Brownell Avenue pathway at Sheldon Street in honor of Freddie Mello.\nA replacement bench and plaque at Fort Taber in memory of Arthur C. Burton Jr.\nA bench and plaque near the Italian American Memorial at Buttonwood and Lake streets in memory of Carl Natho.\n\nMembers will also revisit a proposal for a portrait tribute honoring Armand Marchand and George Charbonneau at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded. It can be viewed through the meeting link on the City of New Bedford website. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorials-and-dedications-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:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T195757Z
CREATED:20260824T195354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T195757Z
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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
UID:10172501-1786993200-1786993200@newbedfordlight.org
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
UID:10171403-1785715200-1787702399@newbedfordlight.org
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
UID:10169749-1785175200-1785175200@newbedfordlight.org
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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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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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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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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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
UID:10167074-1780945200-1780945200@newbedfordlight.org
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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