The Healey-Driscoll Administration announces the launch of a new online Education-to-Career (E2C) Research and Data Hub to expand public access to education datasets and dashboards. Learn more: buff.ly/3RZqNhE

What do food waste, Styrofoam blocks, and cardboard have in common? They're all accepted at the Recycling Center at 1103 Shawmut Ave.! Please see the flyer for details. Here's a link to a printable copy: s3.amazonaws.com/newbedford-ma/…

New Bedford's Whaling Museum is hosting a Black Empowerment Advisory Committee session October 24, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. buff.ly/46ISbF0

The NB Election Commission reminds voters that Early Voting for the Municipal Election will take place on Oct. 28 from 9a-4p at the Main Library, Nov. 1 from 11a-3p at Taber Mills & Nov. 2 from 11a-3p at the Hazelwood Senior Center. For more information, call (508) 979-1420.

Free, online Personal and Home Care Aide State Training (PHCAST) available for Massachusetts residents offered by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Available in four languages—English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Brazilian Portuguese. Learn more: buff.ly/4754dbC

Pace Community Food Center is now open at 477 Park Street, New Bedford, MA. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Learn more: buff.ly/3QzmRTH

If you haven't heard, Capitol Waste Services is the company that's now picking up trash, recycling, yard waste, brush, and bulky items in New Bedford. 📞Call them at (617) 569-1718 to make an appointment for pickup of bulky items, large appliances, mattresses, or brush.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, but contributions people with disabilities make to workplaces and year round. Follow this link to learn how your organization can buils inclusive workplace policies: buff.ly/47f83iG

The MassHire GNB Workforce Board is currently looking for employers to partner with us during the school year. Your partnership will increase career-readiness opportunities for young leaders in the SouthCoast. Call (508) 979-1504 or email [email protected]. buff.ly/3tyh6fL

Tuesday is Election Day in New Bedford. Get out and vote. Let your voice me heard. Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Not sure where to vote? Call City Election Office at 508-979-1420. Thanks to our Elections staff and poll workers, and good luck to all candidates on Tuesday.

Follow this link to learn more about how Registered Apprenticeship can help you: masshiregreaternewbedford.com/apprenticeship…

Wondering how to properly dispose of needles, syringes, & lancets? Check out this flyer!

The City is looking for a donor to provide a large evergreen tree for this year’s holiday festivities. Anyone with a tree for consideration should contact the New Bedford Mayor’s Office at (508) 979-1410.

Got cardboard boxes? Clean and dry cardboard is highly recyclable. Please flatten cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling cart. Thanks!

Due to the #Christmas holiday on Monday, 12/25/2023, there will be a one day delay for trash and recycling collection this week. Happy holidays!

Yard waste pickup ends the week of December 9, 2024. 🍁🍂🧹 For more information, visit newbedford-ma.gov/facilities-fle….

Thank you to all of our department of public infrastructure team members in the New Bedford Park Department for all that they do to make our parks better for everyone who enjoys them. We are installing some new benches along the walking paths around Brentwood Park

Thank you to our department of public infrastructure team, for all their continuous work across Ward 5 to make our sidewalks and streets more handicapped accessible.

Got cardboard? This time of year, cardboard boxes pile up fast! Clean and dry cardboard is highly recyclable. Please flatten cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling cart. Thanks!

Help keep children, pets, and everyone safe by properly disposing of medications. This flyer has information about how to dispose of these items correctly and safely. New Bedford Health Department is offering free medication deactivation & disposal bags, while supplies last.