UPDATED ON THURSDAY AT 9:25am: IMPORTANT ALERT! We want to thank all our hard working volunteers that have offered to do a cleanup at Palmer Island. However, with Hurricane Lee skirting the coast, with a Tropical Storm Watch, we must put safety first and cancel this Saturdays cleanup of Palmer …
Read More »Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day for New Bedford, Dartmouth, Freetown residents
“Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day is on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard, New Bedford. Proof of residency in New Bedford, Dartmouth, or Freetown is required. Sign up to participate. Visit gnbrrmdistrict.org to select a time slot. Please …
Read More »2023 South Coast Job Fair will offer FREE admission and professional headshot photos
Print out your resume and dress for success, the 2023 South Coast Job Fair is ready to kick off! The event will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 9:00AM – 2:00PM at “Rachel’s Lakeside” located at 950 State Road in Dartmouth. The South Coast Job Fair will showcase …
Read More »City of New Bedford announces preliminary municipal election date, mail-in ballots available
“The Board of Election Commissioners advises the public that absentee/mail-in ballots for the Preliminary Municipal Election are now available. Any voter can request to receive a ballot by mail, can vote absentee in the Election Office during regular business hours, or can Vote Early in person. The Election Office is …
Read More »City of New Bedford welcomes replica of Portuguese explorer’s tall ship, Nao Trinidad
“Destination New Bedford and Pope’s Island Marina welcome Nao Trinidad, a replica of the 16th-century tall ship that sailed with Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet that circumnavigated the world. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s historic trip. “While at port, the ship is a floating museum and people …
Read More »Don’t miss the extremely rare “Blue Supermoon” over the South Coast on Wednesday night!
You will quite literally only get to see this “once in a blue moon” so make sure you keep an eye out Wednesday night for a rare “Blue Supermoon” hovering over the south coast. This will be the biggest and brightest of 2023 because the moon will be “exceptionally close” …
Read More »Whale City Comedy Festival Coming to Greater New Bedford on Labor Day Weekend
Whale City Comedy Festival is bringing the countries’ funniest stand-up comedians to South Coast, MA this Labor Day Weekend, Thurs Aug 31 – Sun Sept 3. The festival features seven killer shows over four nights with over 25 hilarious comedians. Each show has a fresh unique lineup with comedians from …
Read More »SRTA seeking community input for several service changes proposed for New Bedford routes
SRTA is seeking comments for several service changes proposed for New Bedford. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM at the New Bedford Public Library – Main Branch at 613 Pleasant St., Third Floor Meeting Room. SRTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes …
Read More »Fall River’s ‘Forever Paws” offers fun night of great food, music, cash bar, and silent auction
“Please join us for a fun night of great food, music by Big Lux, cash bar and of course our Silent Auction. You can RSVP, purchase tickets, stay abreast of changes, and more on the “Celebration Of Life” event page. “Celebration of Giving” takes place on Saturday, September 30 from …
Read More »New Bedford’s “Love The Ave Wednesdays” culminates in a spectacular grand finale event
“After a summer of vibrant community celebrations, the “Love The Ave Wednesday” event series is set to conclude with a grand finale on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The culminating event promises an unforgettable experience as it expands beyond the Nye Street Pocket Park into the Bullard …
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