We are working on rescheduling our upcoming concerts April 4, Symphony on Tap at Kilburn Mill and April 18 & 19, Happy Birthday, Ludwig! at the Zeiterion. But in the meantime, we are pleased to present the opportunity to tune in for a LIVE concert FIDDLE TIME, Friday, March 20, …
Read More »Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth provide update, resources
The following is a special announcement regarding COVID-19 from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth: The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth is closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19 (or coronavirus) and how it will affect our operations and services for the remainder of the spring. The safety and wellbeing of …
Read More »Federal Lawmakers Push for Eviction Moratorium
Chris Lisinski State House News Service A group of representatives and senators in Congress are pushing the Trump administration to halt evictions during the coronavirus outbreak. Representatives Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Katie Porter of California and Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Jeff Merkley of Oregon, and Bernie Sanders of …
Read More »Senator Markey calls for halt to deportations, release of immigrants and closure of immigration courts
The following is a press release from Senator Markey’s office: Senator Markey Calls on DHS to Halt Deportations, Release Immigrants from Detention U.S. immigration detention centers have been called a “[public health] disaster waiting to happen,” due to their crowded conditions and Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s history of medical neglect …
Read More »New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theater postponements extended through April 30
For the health and safety of our audiences, artists, volunteers, and staff, we recently announced performances through March 31 were postponed or cancelled. To comply with the new CDC guidelines, we have extended the date for postponements and cancellations through April 30. If you have tickets to a performance, event …
Read More »Pandemic, Recession Forecasts Will Jolt Massachusetts State Budget
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service State tax collections in the current fiscal year could fall as much as $500 million below benchmarks due to lost economic activity and the Legislature should act now to prepare for a downturn or the “significant likelihood” of a recession, the Massachusetts …
Read More »Freetown sees first case of COVID-19
According to the Town of Freetown, a resident in Freetown has tested presumptive positive for COVID-19. The town said in a statement that the resident is currently in quarantine now and has been for a few days now. The Town wanted to remind residents to make sure they are practicing …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Baker to State: “Tough Days Ahead of Us”
By Katie Lannan State House News Service Cautioning of tough days ahead, state officials said Tuesday they are pursuing multiple ways to ramp up the capacity for coronavirus testing in Massachusetts and outlined several other new initiatives to address ramifications of the pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday: “Without question, …
Read More »Immigrants’ Assistance Center temporarily suspended all in-person services
To protect the health and safety of clients, volunteers, staff and the wider community, the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Inc. (IAC) has temporarily suspended in-person services during the Massachusetts state of emergency, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. In-person services will resume when federal, state and local health officials advise it can …
Read More »Wareham Police release Public Service Announcement in light of COVID-19
Due to the declared state of emergency with regard to the COVID-19 virus we are limiting public access to our station. A sign has been placed on the front door which reads the following: Due to the declared state of emergency with regard to the COVID-19 virus we are asking …
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