November 22, 2016 — The following was released by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center:

New Bedford, MA – The Fishing Heritage Center’s “A Day in the Life” speaker series continues on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m. with lobsterman Dave Casoni. Programs are presented free of charge for members and volunteers, there is a $5 fee for the general public. The Center is wheelchair accessible and located at 38 Bethel Street in New Bedford’s historic downtown.  Free off street parking is available

Dave Casoni has been a commercial lobsterman, working out of Sandwich, Massachusetts, for over forty years. He serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Massachusetts Lobsterman’s Association and serves on a wide variety of “fishing” related boards.  Dave will talk about the fishery, the gear, and daily life at sea, providing a rare firsthand look at the work and life of a lobsterman.

For more information please contact the Fishing Heritage Center at: info@fishingheritagecenter.org or call (508) 993-8894.