The League of Women Voters SouthCoast will celebrate its Inaugural meeting with a special luncheon and distinguished speaker at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford on Thursday, May 19 at 12:30 pm.
Ms. Korinn Petersen, Esq., vice president for Clean Water Advocacy at the Buzzards Bay Coalition, will discuss her advocacy work on behalf of the Coalition in town halls, state and federal agencies and in state and federal courts. Ms. Petersen’s focus is the long-term sustainable use of Buzzards Bay by managing both local and regional projects designed to reduce nitrogen pollution from wastewater.
Ms. Petersen is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BS degree, cum laude, in Resource Economics. She received a Master of Studies in Environmental Law, cum laude, and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School.
Be a part of history, visit our website and help us unveil the League’s new governance model at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford on Thursday, May 19 at 12:30 pm.
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As always, the League welcomes new members.
To register for the luncheon and program, contact the League at: lwvsouthcoast@gmail.com by May 10, 2022. To view, the Luncheon/Banquet menu and cost go to: wamsuttaclub.org/functions-banquets-weddings/, scroll down to luncheons and banquets. A cash bar will be available.