Townsquare Sunday

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the city council’s “Cut Night” and where the budget battle goes from here.

Jeff Angeley, founder of the NB Roots & Branches Festival, discusses what to expect from this year’s edition of the popular event.

Lorna Brunelle discusses the upcoming Wareham Harborfest event, and the Sip & Stroll that is associated with it.

New Bedford Garden Club President Pauline Santos discusses the club’s 100th anniversary this year, and what the Garden Club is all about.

Barbara Acksen of the Fairhaven Improvement Association discusses this year’s Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair and the entire weekend surrounding it.

Dennison Memorial President and CEO Jim Mathes discusses his impending retirement, and is joined by new Executive Director Joe Neves to discuss the work of Dennison Memorial and how it helps New Bedford kids.

Kimberly Rioux, South Coast Recruitment Coordinator, and Chelsy Baker, Senior Program Coordinator, of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts discuss the need for more men to volunteer to mentor young people in the program.

Joe Ritter, Programs Director for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, discusses the upcoming slate of exhibits.

Marci Pina-Christian discusses the upcoming jazz event fundraiser for the Armsted Christian Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College of Music.

AHA! Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses the upcoming June AHA! Night in New Bedford, focusing on Pride Month.