Auditions will consist of a cold reading from the script. Acting experience is not necessary, but role seekers should have a desire to share the experience of and commitment to live theatre and the enjoyment of collaborating with other talented individuals. Director Houbre is seeking to fill at least five …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department Announces New Pre-Rental Voucher Program for City Landlords
New Bedford Health Department announced today that it will offer a new Pre-Rental Voucher Program, on a pilot basis, for all landlords who own rental properties in the City of New Bedford. The goal of the program is to encourage landlords to proactively have their apartments inspected and certified to …
Read More »On Equal Pay Day, Women’s Fund Announces Task Force to Build a Roadmap for Women to Economic Security
The Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts announced a newly formed task force with a goal of creating a clear path for women to become economically self-sufficient. The Task Force on Pathways for Women to a Living Wage brings together local community members and leaders, including experts on women, employment, education …
Read More »New Bedford accepting applications for Summer Employment Program
The City of New Bedford is currently accepting applications for the 2015 Summer Employment Program. Positions are available in the Kennedy Summer Day Program, Summer Food Service Program/Parks & Playgrounds, and Beach Operations. To view the complete job list and download an employment application, please visit our website at www.newbedford-ma.gov. …
Read More »Local Artist Transforms Greenhouse in New Bedford’s Carney Academy
Tracy Silva Barbosa, a New Bedford artist whose paintings and glass sculptures are collected worldwide, has fallen in love with the Grow Education’s (Grow) Carney Academy Greenhouse Project. Barbosa aims to echo the spirit of growth through a mural within the greenhouse structure. This is to be a benchmark work …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department to Unveil New Pre-Rental Voucher Program for City Landlords
New Bedford Health Department will hold a press conference tomorrow morning at 11AM to announce the details of a new Pre-Rental Voucher Program it will offer to all landlords who own rental properties in the City of New Bedford. The Pre-Rental Voucher Program is a new tool that will enable …
Read More »Two State Police Sobriety Checkpoints planned for weekend
Colonel Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Worcester and Essex counties. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of …
Read More »Arraignment Set for Driver in Bourne Tanker Crash
The arraignment date for the operator of the gas tanker that crashed at the Bourne Rotary on March 24 has been set. THOMAS MEDEIROS, 47, of Westport, will be arraigned on May 28 at Falmouth District Court on the following charges: 1.) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle; 2.) Operating …
Read More »A Dr. Seuss Read-a-thon will be held on April 18 in New Bedford
The Miss New Bedford Scholarship program is conducting a Dr. Suess Read-a-thon as part of a National Day of Service. The event will take place on Saturday April 18th from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Lawler Library located at 745 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740. Guest readers include New …
Read More »Policies for 2015 Boston Marathon Spectators & Participants
While this year’s Boston Marathon is expected to draw great interest from the community, leading to a significant number of fans and spectators, those interested in attending the race are also being asked for their cooperation in following reasonable and common sense guidelines that will help ensure the safety and …
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