SACRED PLACES; NEW PARTNERS/NEW DOLLARS PROGRAM
Last April, over one hundred people gathered to learn about caring for historic churches and synagogues at a workshop called Preserving Religious Properties convened by WHALE, the city of New Bedford, the Inter-Church Council and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. The workshop and multiple meetings with the Mayor and with religious and philanthropic […]
DECEMBER AHA!-WHALE PRESENTS “LIGHTING THE WAY”
As part of December AHA! “Made in New Bedford” theme, WHALE will be presenting a slide show of historic downtown buildings that WHALE helped save which have contributed to New Bedford “Lighting the Way” in the whaling era. We will be stationed at the New Bedford Art Museum so please join us! We will also […]
WHALE appoints permanent new Executive Director
Teri Bernert, a seasoned community and economic development leader, has been named new Executive Director of WHALE. She takes the helm on October 15th. Bernert has served as Executive Director for the downtown Taunton Business Improvement District (BID) since January 2011, as well as Director of its partner organization, the Downtown Taunton Foundation, whose focus […]
Wine Festival to feature best of area restaurants and caterers
WHALE’s Wine Festival is about more than just great wines. We also feature signature dishes of some of Greater New Bedford’s finest restaurants and caterers. At this point, we have 18 of our expected 20 to serve delectibles to accompany your tastings of wines and beers from around the world. The presenters are listed below. This […]
Tickets now on sale for October 4th Wine Festival
This year’s International Wine Festival and Auction is scheduled for Friday, October 4th, 5:30 – 9:00 at the DCR’s State Pier Building. The Wine Festival is WHALE’s largest annual event, attracting hundreds of foodies, wine and beer enthusiasts, and supporters of historic preservation. Guests will enjoy an evening of sampling dozens of fine wines and […]
Mayor Jon Mitchell announces $250,000 grant for the John Howland House
Speaking at WHALE’s Annual Meeting, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City will award a grant of $250,000 for the renovations of the John Howland House at 38 South Sixth Street. In September 2012, WHALE signed an Option to Purchase agreement with The Resource Inc., a Cape Cod-based nonprofit community development corporation. TRI […]
WHALE Honors Inspiring Preservation Projects and Preservation Heroes
At its 2013 Annual Meeting, WHALE presented preservation awards to some remarkable historic preservation projects in Greater New Bedford that have been completed in the last year. Additionally, two individuals received recognition. Andrew P. Burnes of Dartmouth, President of HallKeen Real Estate Management & Investments, was awarded the Catherine Crapo Bullard Award. Andy was honored […]
New Directors and Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
WHALE Members elected several new Directors at WHALE’s 2013 Annual Meeting. New to the Board are Andrew P. Burnes, Mark Hess and Wendy Nicholas. Andy Burnes is President of HallKeen Real Estate Management & Investment. Andy and his wife Amy have lived in Dartmouth for 32 years. Andy has redeveloped a number of historic properties […]
WHALE welcomes new Partners in Preservation
This spring WHALE launched a new program to engage businesses and individuals who care about New Bedford’s future and want to help WHALE advance its vision and new strategic plan. We are delighted to welcome this growing corps of champions for WHALE’s projects and programs. Click here: WHALE Partners in Preservation to become a WHALE Partner. […]
WHALE’s Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards Celebration is August 28th
Please join us for WHALE’s 2013 Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards Celebration, Wednesday, August 28th. Join your fellow WHALE members for this annual gathering. Learn about WHALE’s ambitious new plans for our next half-century of great preservation work. Hear Mayor Jon Mitchell’s thoughts for WHALE, and from our guest speaker, hear the inspiring story […]
