For Town Administrator Cody Haddad, transparency is the name of the gameSix months into the job, Town Administrator Cody Haddad has brought a new sense of initiative into… Election ballot takes shape with one contested race Four candidates will vie for a seat on the Select Board in this spring’s town election, with all… New Bedford man sentenced to 18 months for Dartmouth drunk driving incident Craig Dias, 22, of New Bedford was sentenced to serve 18 months in the House of Correction for… New York Bagel Co to move into closed Sunrise Bakery Months after Sunrise Bakery closed its doors in Dartmouth, the New York Bagel Co has announced… Dartmouth residents announce candidacy for State Representative Dartmouth residents have already begun announcing their intentions to run for the 9th Bristol… What's New Buzzards Bay Coalition conserves 22 acres for salt marsh protection 'Paw'-some! Dog park naming contest underway Attend an upcoming Republican Town Committee meeting Slurp up some soup Richard M. Kehoe, 82 Most Popular Dartmouth residents announce candidacy for State Representative New Bedford man sentenced to 18 months for Dartmouth drunk driving incident Project unknowns persist as deadline for Residences at Hawthorne looms Election ballot takes shape with one contested race A Valentines Day Dance for all ages News For Town Administrator Cody Haddad, transparency is the name of the game Six months into the job, Town Administrator Cody Haddad has brought a new sense of initiative into town, with old projects… Water main breaks near Bryant Street, motorists asked to avoid area A water main break near 54 Bryant Street is being repaired by the Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division, and… Things to do: week of Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 13 Chow down at a potluck dinner All farmers are invited to a potluck supper on Friday, Feb. 13. The supper… Preliminary town budget begins taking shape months before deadline After various meetings and collaboration with department heads, a preliminary version of the town's Fiscal Year 2027 budget… Citizen's Academy to show residents what Dartmouth is all about Beginning on Wednesday, April, 1, the town of Dartmouth will be offerring residents the opporunity to see how the town… Schools Engineering invention and imagination at the DeMello School The DeMello School may be nurturing the next Thomas Edison or Ruth Graves Wakefield. The school is encouraging kids… School Committee announces $59 million Fiscal Year budget request As the deadline to submit a budget for Fiscal Year 2027 approaches, the Dartmouth School Committee is looking to request $… UMass Dartmouth celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory at 24th annual breakfast “I want you to know the names,” said Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. in the ‘I've Been to the Mountaintop’ speech that he… Opinion Opinion: Regarding proposed housing developments To the Editor, Given that water rates have just increased an additional 13% I am a bit miffed that the town is entertaining… Opinion: regarding Dartmouth ZBA meetings A few weeks ago, I reached out to the Dartmouth ZBA to consider having on-line meeting access like the Conservation and… Opinion: Regarding Harry Reynolds Park Safety Concerns To the Editor,This writing is to express sincere concern about ongoing issues at DRPT/Harry Reynolds Park. The park closes… Opinion: To the road work scheduler To the Editor: As automobile traffic is rerouted at the last minute - to seemingly all motorists' surprise - for road work… Opinion: How did Dartmouth get so expensive? To the Editor: In a recent letter about Dartmouth's finances and future, I argued that the current state of our town is not… Obituaries Richard M. Kehoe, 82 Richard M. Kehoe, 82, of Dartmouth died Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness.… Carl Andersen, 44 Carl Andersen, 44, formerly of Dartmouth died unexpectedly on Sept 4, 2025, at his home in Fairbanks Alaska. He… Victor Andersen, 78 Victor Andersen, 78 of Dartmouth passed away on Oct. 15, 2025, from complications of Parkinsons Disease. He grew up… Barbara (Klein) Murray, 89 Barbara (Klein) Murray, 89, of Dartmouth died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Hathaway Manor after a period of declining… Donald L. Andrade, 72 Donald L. Andrade, 72, of Dartmouth died December 26, 2025 at Brigham & Womens Hospital after a courageous battle with… For Town Administrator Cody Haddad, transparency is the name of the game Election ballot takes shape with one contested race New Bedford man sentenced to 18 months for Dartmouth drunk driving incident New York Bagel Co to move into closed Sunrise Bakery Dartmouth residents announce candidacy for State Representative For the love of it: Dartmouth boys hockey wins Valentine's Day game A Valentines Day Dance for all ages Project unknowns persist as deadline for Residences at Hawthorne looms Water main breaks near Bryant Street, motorists asked to avoid area Things to do: week of Feb. 12 Sports For the love of it: Dartmouth boys hockey wins Valentine's Day game While many were having Valentine's Day dinners with their loved ones, others like Dartmouth High School's hockey players… A Super Bowl celebrity in Dartmouth? No, a Puppy Bowl celebrity! People may notice a celebrity walking around the Anchor Animal Hospital following the Superbowl. This celebrity will not be… Oh, shoot! DGAL girls take over UMass basketball court The crowd at the UMass Dartmouth women's basketball game on Wednesdat, Feb. 4 looked a little younger than usual, as the… A win in the right direction The Dartmouth High School varsity girls basketball team beat Barnstable High School 62-48 in a close game on Tuesday, Feb.… Track athletes sprint toward a season of growth Dartmouth High School track athletes ran laps around the Carlin Lynch track while throwers competed in the shot put and… Police, Fire & Courts Former Dartmouth man found not guilty for half sister's murder Former Dartmouth resident David Reed, who was accused of killing his half sister with a conch shell in 2001, has been found… People It's crystal clear why this Dartmouth local makes glass art When Dartmouth local Jackie Hopp makes her pieces of glass art, she starts with a circle of clear glass. She then chooses a… Dartmouth resident calls for kindness One Dartmouth resident wants everyone to take a moment to take a deep breath, and remember to be kind to those in the… Happenings Enroll in the Lloyd Center's Young Naturalist Program Registration is now available for the Lloyd Center for the Environment's summer Young Naturalist Program. Kids between the… Business New York Bagel Co to move into closed Sunrise Bakery Months after Sunrise Bakery closed its doors in Dartmouth, the New York Bagel Co has announced that it will be moving into… Growing green in the face of a winter freeze In the winter when snow covers the ground and temperatures drop below freezing, growing crops like leafy greens and lemons… Stinking up the Humane Society with love from the animals Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate love, with pink hearts and chocolate boxes. But what about people who aren’t… From Our Members Southcoast Health Welcomes Seven New Providers to Expand Patient Care Southcoast Health Feb 18 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit… How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Inheritance and Estate Planning BankFive Feb 18 Talking about money can feel uncomfortable for many families, especially when the topic is… Sippican Historical Society Hosts "Photos for the Future" Sippican Historical Society Feb 14 The Sippican Historical Society invites the community to an overview of 200 years of… Sippican Historical Society Hosts "Photos for the Future" Sippican Historical Society Feb 14 The Sippican Historical Society invites the community to an overview of 200 years of… Sippican Woman's Club Scholarships Sippican Woman's Club Feb 13 The… Thinking About Retiring to Florida? A Guide for MA and RI Residents BankFive Feb 11 If you’re considering a Florida retirement, it’s important to understand how the move could… Super Bowl Sundae Celebration! Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten Feb 10 Smith Mills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten celebrated the Patriots with a Super Bowl… Bridgewater State University Repertory Theatre postponed Arts at the Stone Church Feb 07 The winter weather blows in to change plans for many South Coast residents including the Arts at… Perfect Plan for February 14! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Feb 07 New Bedford Symphony Offers a Midwinter Reset Through Soul-… Upcoming Events Today 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry Saturday, February 21 10:00 am to2:00 pm Open Farm Day 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 24 11:00 am to12:00 pm 35th ANNUAL MOLLY LITTLE FILM SERIES 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 4:00 pm to7:00 pm Branch out at this STEM networking dinner 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm