dennison memorial

The pandemic has forced Dennison staffers to alter the center's hours of operation, and shift its focus somewhat from recreation to education.

The event will honor the children of Dennison and Lee Blake of the New Bedford Historical Society.

They've added a host of activities in recent years, including educational programs that help children after school and during the summer.

Dennison will hold its second annual Founders Award Dinner, honoring women in the New Bedford area who have made outstanding contributions to their community.

The SouthCoast Business Alliance will host, for the 13th year, the annual New Bedford Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 13 starting at 3 p.m.

Literacy is the focus this summer at Dennison Memorial Community Center in New Bedford's South End. Speaking on WBSM's Townsquare Sunday, Dennison President Jim Mathes says the Center is working with the New Bedford School Department this summer...

It hasn't received much attention, but five community organizations based in New Bedford almost didn't receive any state funding during the recent budget debate on Beacon Hill. Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed $330,000 in funding for organizations like the New Bedford Festival Theatre, the Frederick Douglas House and Dennison Memorial...

Two bond bills soon heading to the House and Senate contain plenty of local provisions. State Rep. Antonio Cabral has requested nearly $15 million dollars in the Transportation Bond Bill for rail, vehicle traffic, and pedestrian improvements in and around the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal Project...