9+ hour, 43+ min ago  (100+ words) The New Bedford Light City Council Finance Committee meeting The City Council Finance Committee will meet on Monday, April 13, at 7 p. m. in the City Council Chamber, Room 214. Members will review several financial items, including school funding and updates on city projects....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (95+ words) A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. [] Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder A reminder that flu and…...

17+ hour, 54+ min ago  (194+ words) Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The…...

21+ hour, 47+ min ago  (60+ words) The New Bedford Light Casting A Wider Net Exhibit Opening New Bedford Community Health hosts the Casting A Wider Net exhibit on Wednesday, April 15, from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p. m. View it now at 874 Purchase St. , where it highlights connections to labor, family, and…...

16+ hour, 57+ min ago  (124+ words) The New Bedford Light Gardening with Native Plants with Mass Audubon will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 4 p. m. Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an eco-friendly haven for native plants and wildlife. The agenda will cover…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago  (1013+ words) New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered his annual State of the City address in a newly refurbished Zeiterion on Wednesday, touting such long-awaited milestones as the new commuter rail, the completion of Vineyard Wind 1, and even the theater itself." The…...

22+ hour, 50+ min ago  (1947+ words) When Mattapoisett's Elizabeth Sylvia wrote her first poem at the age of 15, she could not have imagined that she would someday be a published author with a nationwide audience of readers and admirers. But as her inspirations increased and evolved,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (33+ words) The New Bedford Light Monoline Calligraphy with Rick Paulus Enter the code sent to your email Get the best of The New Bedford Light directly in your email inbox....

2+ day, 23+ min ago  (125+ words) The New Bedford Light Compost Bin Day at Crapo Hill Landfill New Bedford will hold Compost Bin Day on Saturday, April 11, from 8 to 10: 45 a. m. at the Crapo Hill Landfill. The event is open to residents of New Bedford and Dartmouth. ID…...

2+ day, 50+ min ago  (56+ words) The New Bedford Light New Bedford Council on Aging Advisory Board meeting - Old business: Social Day discussion; Senior Center updates - Reports from the chairman, director, and community services director Enter the code sent to your email Get the best of…...