Leadership Southcoast

Leadership Southcoast wants New Bedford residents weighing their options on a potential casino to hear from a cross-section of their community. The 11-year-old organization has organized a forum at the Zeiterion Theater Wednesday night, inviting not only representatives from KG Urban Enterprises to speak, but also public safety officials, clergy, business owners, and more...

Mayor Jon Mitchell is encouraging as many public meetings as possible concerning the waterfront casino project being proposed by KG Urban Enterprises. Speaking on his weekly radio program Wednesday on WBSM, the Mayor said the city is organizing forums for June 4th at Roosevelt Middle School, and June 17th at Normandin Middle School...

An group called "Dog Tags Navigators" will host a three day event this fall at Fort Tabor that concludes with a health and job fair for veterans. The seven member group is supported by VFW Post 15-31 and Leadership Southcoast. Other events include a salute to 9-11 victims and first responders on September 11th, and a day to assist homeless veterans on September 12th...