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As we enter 2026, January invites us to pause, take a breath, and look ahead, and here on the SouthCoast, there is a lot to talk about. Our communities are changing, growing, and asking important questions about who we are and how we move forward together. At the League of Women Voters SouthCoast, we believe democracy lives closest to home, in the everyday conversations we have with neighbors and the choices we make as a community.

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Greetings, our December 2025 newsletter highlights civic engagement as well as a Holiday Message.

Greetings, our newsletter highlights civic engagement work by the League of Women Voters SouthCoast.

New Bedford residents, mark your calendars—two pivotal evenings of civic dialogue are coming your way this October. Hosted at Keith Middle School, these forums promise to ignite community conversation, spotlight critical issues, and give voters a chance to hear directly from candidates vying for key leadership roles in our city.

Newly elected State Representative Mark Sylvia is inviting residents to a community meeting that promises to be both engaging and forward-thinking. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Public Library. It will serve as a platform for open dialogue on the issues that matter most to local families, seniors, and workers.

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that a highly motivated and exceptionally qualified individual, Tammi Jacobsen, has graciously volunteered for this role. Her enthusiasm and dedication promise to bring great value to our team. Tammi presented her qualifications and recently met with Eileen Marum and Phoebe Girard.