Jim Mathes

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

The Center is one of the oldest non-profits in the City of New Bedford, and its mission is to provide opportunities for children in the City's South End.

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

The Dennison Memorial Community Center is one of the oldest community organizations in New Bedford. It's CEO, Jim Mathes speaks with WBSM's Jim Phillips about Dennison's mission and ongoing programs for kids. Townsquare Sunday with Jim Phillips can be heard each Sunday at 6am on WBSM 1420 and WBSM...

There is a new President and C-E-O at Dennison Memorial Community Center in the South End. Dennison officials announced Tuesday that Jim Mathes has been hired to lead the agency, which provides education and recreation programs for young people in that part of the city...