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Schedule - January 8, 2026

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  • 8:00 AM

    Governor at MA National Guard Birthday
  • 8:55 AM

    2025 Flu Vaccine PSA
  • 9:00 AM

    Christmas In New Beford: A scenic musical rest
  • 9:30 AM

    Magnett Park Tree Lighting
  • 9:42 AM

    NB Emergency Management Open House Tour
  • 10:00 AM

    Officials Announce Housing Initiative Dec 22 2025
  • 10:30 AM

    A Conversation With...The Zeiterion Theatre
  • 11:00 AM

    Neighborhood Update: Homeless
  • 11:30 AM

    MA House of Representatives, Dec. 29-31
  • 11:43 AM

    MA House of Representatives, Nov. 24- Dec. 4
  • 12:35 PM

    The Greatest Escape in Irish History
  • 2:14 PM

    Mayor Comprehensive Plan 11/06/25
  • 3:00 PM

    NCDA Fall Conference and Annual Business Meeting Dec 2 2025
  • 4:06 PM

    The National Club Mexican Cantina Ribbon Cutting
  • 4:30 PM

    2025 Seamen's Bethel Christmas Candlelight Service
  • 5:21 PM

    Clasky Common Festival of Lights
  • 5:41 PM

    Monte's Park Holiday Lightings
  • 6:01 PM

    Downtown New Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting
  • 6:30 PM

    The Story of New Bedford's 2025 Christmas Tree
  • 6:57 PM

    Holiday recycling PSA
  • 6:58 PM

    COVID 19 PSA - The Domino Effect
  • 7:00 PM

    A Conversation With....Interchurch Council Greater New Bedford
  • 7:30 PM

    Neighborhood Update: Homeless
  • 8:00 PM

    City Council Appointments & Briefings 12/16/25
  • 10:11 PM

    City Council Appointments & Briefings December 9th 2025
  • 11:00 PM

    President's Announcement with Secretary of War
  • 11:53 PM

    Holiday recycling PSA
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