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 […]

Providence’s Preservation Story to be showcased at WHALE Annual Meeting

WHALE Members will have a chance to hear the inspiring story of Providence’s preservation achievements and the transformation that has taken place in neighborhoods citywide.  Clark Schoettle, long-time Executive Director of the Providence Revolving Fund, will keynote WHALE’s 2013 Annual Meeting on August 28th.  One of the nation’s most accomplished historic preservation leaders, Mr. Schoettle […]

WHALE seeking donations for Silent Auction

Please help WHALE by donating to our auction to be held at WHALE’s 23rd Annual International Wine Festival and Auction on October 4, 2013.  We are looking for desirable items such as antiques, sporting event tickets, works of art, hand-crafted items, gift certificates, etc.  Call the WHALE office at 508-997-1776 or email dbrodeur@waterfrontleague.org by September […]