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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
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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:20260331T155416Z
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:20260326T164613Z
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:20260311T194248Z
CREATED: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
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DTSTAMP:20260311T190259Z
CREATED:20260311T190217Z
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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:20260311T193902Z
CREATED: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:20260311T183258Z
CREATED:20260311T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183258Z
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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:20260209T165141Z
CREATED: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:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260211T200434Z
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:20260126T213339Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20251104T010416Z
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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