New Bedford's Clasky Common Festival of Lights was discontinued in 1973 after vandals destroyed much of the display and the city lacked funds to replace it.
U.S. Census data for Massachusetts ranks the poorest communities in the state according to household income. New Bedford, Fall River and Brockton make the top 10.
Charitable organizations in New Bedford, Fall River and other SouthCoast communities are making this holiday season memorable for children and families.