“The Rochester Fire Department and Rochester Fire Association held the second of two classes on Nero’s Law Police K-9 Training. The class was well attended by members from the Rochester Fire Department, Rochester Police Department, MA, Mattapoisett Police Department, Fairhaven Fire-EMS, Acushnet Fire & EMS Department, New Bedford EMS, New …
Read More »PHS of Massachusetts to honor 2023 Portuguese-Americans Of The Year, including New Bedford man
On April 4, 2023, the Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts, Inc, will host its annual Portuguese-American of the Year Recognition Banquet which will serve to honor three individuals for their outstanding service to the Society and the Portuguese-American community. The event will take place at 6:00 pm at the Century …
Read More »1st Annual New Bedford “Roots & Branches Fest” to offer acoustic music by and for the people
“Summer in New Bedford has become synonymous with the sounds of acoustic music downtown and a brand new festival is expanding on that tradition. On Saturday July 22, the 1st annual NB Roots & Branches Fest will present a day of acoustic music by and for the people. Our 100% …
Read More »New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Celebrates Women’s History Month
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of activities in recognition of Women’s History Month. All of these events, starting Saturday March 11th and ending Saturday April 1st are free of charge. Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:00 – She Went a Whalin’ Corson Building Theater, …
Read More »New Bedford Festival Theatre auditions for Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Children’s Chorus for Joseph
“2023 at Stage Artistry Studios, 471 Union Street, New Bedford, MA. Doors open at 9:45 AM; Auditions will be held between 10 AM – 2 PM. One guardian must be present for each auditionee. Must be ages 8 – 13 yrs. Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the …
Read More »New Bedford premiere of Afghan Women’s ‘Dil ba Dil Rah Dhara’ (From One Heart to Another) Art
“The SouthCoast Afghan Welcome Network and the New Bedford Free Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of a unique exhibit, Dil ba Dil Rah Dhara (From One Heart to Another): The Afghan Women’s Art Project, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 as part of the City’s AHA! Night festivities. …
Read More »City of New Bedford to host first public open house for the Citywide Comprehensive Plan
“The City of New Bedford will host a Public Engagement Open House at Gomes School (286 S 2nd St, New Bedford, MA 02740) on Saturday, February 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM. All community members are invited to learn about the Citywide Comprehensive Plan process and contribute by sharing …
Read More »New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Celebrates Black History Month
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of events in recognition of Black History Month beginning February 4th and continuing through the end of the month. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Although all the events will take place at …
Read More »New Bedford announces Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Program
The City’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Program will be held on Sunday, January 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church located at 47 South Sixth Street. Sponsored by the City of New Bedford’s Department of Community Services, and …
Read More »City of New Bedford hosting community forums for FY23 Action Plan, HOME-ARP Allocation plan
“The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting two (2) identical public meetings in January to discuss its FY23 Annual Action Plan and its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk …
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