Newcomer challenges incumbent in Bristol 10th
Newcomer Brendalee Smith challenges incumbent Rep. Mark Sylvia in Bristol 10th District race. Also in today's brief (4 items): Newcomer challenges incumbent in Bristol 10th; 140 artists apply to join Star Store; NBEDC sets 2026 annual meeting at museum; Old Colony, GNB RVT meet in JV volleyball.
New Bedford on Sun, Oct 18
- Newcomer challenges incumbent in Bristol 10th. Newcomer Brendalee Smith is challenging freshman Democratic Rep. Mark Sylvia for the Bristol 10th District seat, according to the New Bedford Light.New Bedford Light
- 140 artists apply to join Star Store. More than 140 artists have applied to join the Star Store community, according to the New Bedford Light, as the historic building's reuse moves forward.New Bedford Light
- NBEDC sets 2026 annual meeting at museum. The New Bedford Economic Development Council will hold its 2026 annual meeting at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, according to a calendar listing.New Bedford Light
Coming up
- Fri, Oct 23, 3:30 p.m.: Old Colony, GNB RVT meet in JV volleyball. Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical's JV volleyball team plays a non-conference road match at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical on Friday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
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