New Bedford Historical Commission meeting
The New Bedford Historical Commission will meet virtually Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. Agenda Commissioners will review a certificate of appropriateness for new construction at 1 Johnny Cake Hill. […]
The New Bedford Historical Commission will meet virtually Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. Agenda Commissioners will review a certificate of appropriateness for new construction at 1 Johnny Cake Hill. […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a free virtual talk with author Janna Malamud Smith on Thursday, Oct. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Smith will […]
Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. The […]
Join a vibrant virtual Watch Party hosted by the Statewide Young Adult Council, where young adults connect around mental health and advocacy. Open to individuals ages 16 to 30, the gathering features guest speakers, peer-led discussion and networking. Sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Attendance is […]
The fa is on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St., with remote access available. Agenda items include public hearings on proposed waterfront improvements at […]
The Fairhaven Cultural Council will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St. Remote participation will be available through Zoom. Agenda items include preparations for […]
The Ashley School Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m., in a hybrid format. Agenda items include approval of the Sept. 30 meeting minutes, an […]
The Joint Transportation Planning Group will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. JTPG advises the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization on transportation planning […]
The district commission will hold a virtual meeting concerning district business and water supply operations. Meeting details and agenda
The advisory committee will hold a virtual meeting concerning water supply protection. Meeting details and agenda
The Fairhaven Council on Aging will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. at 229 Huttleston Ave. Remote participation is available via Zoom. View the meeting agenda and Zoom details. […]
The New Bedford Planning Board will meet virtually Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Agenda Public hearings will include continued review of plans for a six-unit, three-story apartment […]
The Public Health Excellence Shared Services Collaborative will meet Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83496656069 Dial-In: (305) 224-1968 Meeting ID: 834 9665 6069 Agenda: New business will include updates on kratom ban enforcement and the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey. Members will also review Public Health Excellence work plan deliverables and discuss […]
The New Bedford Historical Commission will meet remotely on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84186303403. To participate by phone, call 646-558-8656 and enter meeting ID 841 8630 3403. Agenda items include approval of the Sept. 14 meeting minutes and public hearings. Under old business, the commission will review Case No. 26.18 at 1 […]
The New Bedford Board of Health will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. with hybrid participation, with public access available through Zoom and by telephone. Agenda items include the board’s regular business. For more information, contact Rosemary Tavares at 508-991-6199.
The Fairhaven Cable Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m.via Zoom. Agenda items include a review of previous meeting minutes, an interview with cable attorney William Solomon, discussion of interview and licensing plans, a media director’s report on PEG operations and Channels 97 and 95, and planning for Fairhaven TV’s annual Haunted […]
The Fairhaven School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion of a draft artificial intelligence policy, background-check policies ADDA and ADDA-R, and policy ACL concerning the Protect Act and will conclude with adjournment.
The Fairhaven Open Space & Recreation Committee will meet Monday, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. . The meeting will be held remotely by Zoom. Participants who want to speak should use the “raise hand” feature and display their full name. Participant cameras will be disabled under Fairhaven TV security protocols. Join the […]
SouthCoast Community Foundation will hold information sessions for its 2026 Fall Grant Cycle, covering eligibility, funding priorities, application requirements, and the review process. Prospective applicants can ask questions ahead of the Sept. 28 application deadline. Sessions are Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon, virtually, and Friday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m., at the SouthCoast Community Foundation, […]
The Fairhaven Planning Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St. The meeting also will be available remotely. Join Zoom Meeting: or call […]
The New Bedford Cultural Council will meet Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda items include reviewing the August meeting minutes, discussing the need for a new secretary and treasurer, and adding new members. Members will also discuss an extension request and an update on cutting checks and the business transfer for Gallery […]
The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda items include: * Updates from regional transit authorities and changes to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program * Votes on regional congestion and food access transportation plans * Discussion of a regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee * Updates […]
Fairhaven Select Board Chair Andrew Romano will hold an office hour on Monday, Sept. 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 40 Center St. Residents can stop by […]
New Bedford Cable Network hosts a free podcasting creator lab on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at noon via Zoom. Each completed 30-minute podcast will air on New Bedford Public Access Channel 95 and its livestream. A copy will be provided. Topics include podcast formats, planning, equipment, editing, and publishing. The program is open to New Bedford […]

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