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New Covid cases increase following Thanksgiving

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New cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in Dartmouth following Thanksgiving weekend. The state’s Department of Public health confirmed 200 cases in Dartmouth over the past two weeks — up 38 from the state’s previous weekly report. According to state...

Ukulele players to perform at Grange concert

The Dartmouth Grange will host a family friendly holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the grange hall, 1133 Fisher Road. The Unlikely Strummers, a group of area ukulele players, will perform Christmas and seasonal music. The performance is free...
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Bliss Corner cleanup postponed to spring

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Cleanup surrounding toxic soil at five Bliss Corner properties will officially begin in the coming spring and will last up to five months, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Cleanup was initially set to begin this past November...

District 2 Fire Chief Andre resigns

Timothy Andre has resigned as Fire District 2 chief, Ralph Medeiros, chair of the Prudential Committee Dartmouth Fire District 2 has announced. Andre has served as district chief since July 2016 and has served as a firefighter for 30 years. His...

Former Dartmouth resident indicted for 20-year-old murder

Twenty years after the murder of a New Bedford woman, her 53-year-old half-brother, a onetime Dartmouth resident, has been indicted on charges of murder and armed robbery, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III has announced. David Reed, who lived on...

Four decades later, still work to be done to combat HIV/AIDS, speakers say

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Forty years before Covid-19 dominated the national health headlines, another mysterious new illness began striking down portions of the population, many of them young and otherwise healthy. AIDS was first reported in 1981 as a “gay cancer’’ that...

Buoys that adorned tree available for bid

The community has the chance to bid on the decorated buoys that adorned the first ever buoy tree in Padanaram. The hand-decorated buoys were created by area residents who were given free rein to display their creativity. Proceeds of the auction will...

Solstice celebration Dec. 21 at St. Peter’s

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is hosting a winter solstice celebration to commemorate the return of light after the longest night of the year at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 outside the church, 351 Elm St. The celebration will feature fire, songs, rituals...

Things to Do: Learn about owls, hear harrowing tale

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There’s a lot happening in Dartmouth in any given week.There’s a lot happening in Dartmouth in any given week, here’s what’s coming up. Monday, Dec. 6 Talk on German occupation in Paris The UMass Dartmouth Boivin Center for...

Feedback sought for potential return of senior social care program

The Council on Aging is hoping to bring back its Adult Social Day Program and plans to reach out to the community for feedback. The program, which began in the 1980s, provides seniors ages 60 and older two meals a day, along with social activities...

Dartmouth High hosts robotics scrimmage

The Dartmouth High School Robotics teams and the Normandin Robotics Team from Normandin Middle School in New Bedford hosted a scrimmage featuring nine teams from across Massachusetts Nov. 21 at Dartmouth High School. The scrimmage gave teams a...

Inmate alleges medical negligence at Dartmouth jail

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More than a year after the state’s Department of Public Health cited a variety of health violations at the Bristol County House of Correction , an inmate housed at the jail says staff members continue to ignore Covid-19 safety guidelines as units...

Double the fun: Two holiday celebrations set Dec. 4, 5

Trees will be lit and memories will be made as the town gathers for two holiday celebrations Dec. 4 and 5. The weekend’s activities will kick off with the Padanaram Holiday Festival Saturday, Dec. 4. The day’s events will culminate with the lighting...

Firefighters honored for rescue of woman from roaring blaze

As flames crackled through a home at 673 Tucker Road in the early morning hours of a bitterly cold Dec. 28, 2020, two responding firefighters, Dartmouth Fire District 1 Capt. Ryan Cabral and Lt. Ryan Snell, breathed a quick sigh of relief. The two...

Children asked to design bookmarks for libraries

The Dartmouth Public Libraries are inviting children to submit designs for the winter-themed children’s bookmarks for the “Bookmark It’’ contest. Children ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 are invited to submit their designs through Dec. 18 to Southworth...

Agencies to host virtual meeting on Bliss Corner cleanup

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Residents will be updated on the ongoing cleanup plans for Dartmouth’s Bliss Corner neighborhood at an online meeting on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with the U.S...

Covid-19 cases on the rise in town

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Just ahead of Thanksgiving, Dartmouth saw a surge in new Covid-19 cases, according to the state’s Department of Public Health In the two weeks leading up to the holiday known for large gatherings, the state reported 162 new cases of Covid-19 in town...

Doors open to history as Akin House hosts tours

The mantels at Akin House, a preserved historic home at 762 Dartmouth St. that predates the Revolutionary War, were decked in holiday greenery, understated and elegant, as the building was opened to tours Saturday, Nov. 27. Outside, fresh green...

Author to share her harrowing journey on raft through Amazon

Holly FitzGerald of Dartmouth, author of Ruthless River: Love & Survival by Raft On the Amazon’s Relentless Madre De Dios, will present a slide show and discuss her book at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Clare T. Carney library at UMass...

Lloyd Center to host oyster sale

Lloyd Center for the Environment is hosting its second annual holiday oyster sale. Supporters can order fresh oysters by the dozen, shucking knives and/or cotton gloves. Oysters are $25 per dozen and will keep well for 10 days with refrigeration...

Full Plate Project scales up food distribution for families in need

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It’s the season of giving in Dartmouth, and two groups have teamed up to ensure residents in need have food available for the holidays and beyond. Throughout the year, YMCA Southcoast, in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, has held...

Snowy owl talk Dec. 7 at Davoll’s

A talk on snowy owls will be presented at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Davoll’s General Store, 1228 Russells Mills Road. The talk will be delivered by Norman Smith, a self-taught naturalist who has worked for the Massachusetts Audubon Society since...

Advocates grateful for wild turkey resurgence

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While you are tackling that Thanksgiving turkey on your plate, take a peek outside the window: You might just have wild turkeys visiting your yard as well. Dartmouth provides ideal habitat for wild turkeys, said Jamie Bogart, research associate at...

Dartmouth Police earn accreditation

The Dartmouth Police Department has been fully re-accredited by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Police Chief Brian Levesque has announced. "We are pleased to receive re-accreditation for the third time as it is a testament to our...

Seniors enjoy cooking, camaraderie at Thanksgiving dinner

They served up turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and a heaping side of gratitude Monday, Nov. 22, when the Dartmouth Senior Center hosted an early Thanksgiving. “I’m grateful for my two adult children and my two grandsons,’’ said Judy Mateus, one of...

Charity has officials rocking tutus for holiday cheer

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Town officials and business owners are adding a new bit of clothing to their dress codes this month: red tutus. Along with it being a festive fashion statement, officials are doing so to help raise money for the Friends of Jack Foundation as part of...

Dartmouth civil rights officer reaching out to community

Hate crimes have no place in Dartmouth. That is the message Dartmouth Police Det. Sean McGuire hopes to spread as the department’s newly named civil rights officer. “I don’t think anybody should be treated differently because of who they are or what...

Veteran journalist shares her love stories at UMass Dartmouth

Susan Pawlak Seaman shared stories of two of her great loves, her husband Hank Seaman and her 40-year journalism career, during a talk Nov. 16 at UMass Dartmouth. Sadly, like so many tales of love, both stories ended in loss. In May 2020, she was...

We want to see your holiday decorations!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas....On certain streets in town, especially. Do you know of a home that has beautiful holiday decorations? Maybe it’s even yours? We want to see it! Feel free to send us a photo of the home or tell us where...

Covid cases slightly increase as booster shots now available for all adults

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New cases of Covid-19 are slightly on the rise in Dartmouth. The state’s Department of Public health confirmed a slight increase of cases in town, with 119 reported over the past two weeks — up six from the state’s previous weekly report. Dartmouth’...

Trash collection changes for Thanksgiving week

The solid waste and collection for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, will be delayed until Friday, the Department of Public Works has announced. Normal collection will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The transfer station and leaf/compost...

Cheerleaders headed to nationals, seek community support

When Ann Davis became a coach for the Dartmouth Youth Football League Pop Warner varsity cheerleaders, she offered the girls a choice. “You can just have fun and make friends, or I can coach you to Universal.’’ They chose the second option and met...

Covid outbreak hits Dartmouth jail, inmates allege unsafe conditions

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After months of low case counts for Covid-19, nearly 60 inmates and personnel at the Bristol County House of Correction are currently under quarantine for the virus as inmates allege poor health and safety conditions at the Dartmouth jail. According...

Search is on for replacement after town planner resigns

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The search is on for a new town planner. Seven applications have already been received for the position, according to Planning Board Chair Kevin Melo. Interviews will be scheduled in the near future, Town Administrator Shawn MacInnes said. The new...

Parking fees likely to drop, School Committee says

Parking fees for Dartmouth High School students will likely be reduced for the fiscal year 23 budget cycle, School Committee members said at their Nov. 15 meeting, which was open to the public for the first time since the pandemic hit. Although a...

‘Bee fever’ keeps him buzzing with good health

Bees can cure ulcers. Veteran beekeeper, 84-year-old Joseph Tardif, says that happened to him. Tardif spoke at the Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society Sunday, Nov. 14 about his hobby of nearly 60 years, which he credited with improving his health...

Buoys brighten new holiday tree in Padanaram

Padanaram businesses and a local mother’s group hope a new holiday tree will buoy seasonal spirits. The tree will be made of buoys painted by area individuals and organizations to create a nautical-themed holiday look organizers say is appropriate...

Town seeks community input on how to spend federal Covid funds

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The Town of Dartmouth has launched an online survey to ask residents how they think the town should spend money from the American Rescue Plan Act. The $1.9 trillion federal economic stimulus bill was passed in March to speed up the U.S. economic and...

Wampanoag tribe opposes state bill to remove Indian logos, mascots

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A bill that would ban Native American mascots statewide should be scrapped, leaders of a local Wampanoag tribe said. The announcement comes as the tribe works with school officials on the future of the controversial Dartmouth High Indian logo...

Stang soccer standout signs to play at American International

Bishop Stang senior Lily Shields has signed on to play women's soccer with American International College (AIC) in Springfield. The college is part of the Northeast-10 Conference and plays at the NCAA Division II level. Her parents, Bob and Sue...

Covid cases steady as kids 5-11 begin vaccinations

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The number of new cases of Covid-19 is holding steady in Dartmouth. The state’s Department of Public health confirmed a slight increase of cases in town, with 113 reported over the past two weeks — up eight from the state’s previous weekly report...

Nero’s Law, which hopes to protect K9 officers, unanimously passes in State Senate

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Dartmouth’s four-legged K9 officers are one step closer to getting immediate emergency care and transportation if they are injured in the line of duty. The Massachusetts State Senate Wednesday unanimously voted to approve “Nero’s Law” — which...

Hometown heroes' service honored at second annual Veterans Day ceremony

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The Council on Aging’s Veterans Memorial Grove was filled with dozens of military members and families from multiple generations as the town held its second annual Veterans Day memorial ceremony on Nov. 11. The 25-minute service featured the playing...

St. Mary’s sponsors holiday gift, meal drive

The Social Concerns Ministry at St. Mary’s Catholic Church is reaching out to the community to support its efforts to provide holiday meals and gifts to needy families in the area. Donations of food for Thanksgiving or children’s gifts for Christmas...

Dartmouth teen missing, public’s help requested

Dartmouth Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old Dartmouth resident. Kiean Joseph is described as a black male with brown eyes and hair. He stands five foot four inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was last seen Nov. 1 and...

Thanksgiving food drive at Anne Whiting real estate office

Anne Whiting Real Estate is collecting items for the United Way of New Bedford’s Thanksgiving food drive. Donations of canned vegetables, packets or canned gravy and instant mashed potatoes can be dropped off at the office at 250 Elm St. in South...

Traffic snarl: Plans vary on easing intersection backups

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The town and state agree that the current intersection at Hathaway Road and Route 6 creates significant back-ups and serious headaches for drivers. One of the issues: Drivers looking to head onto Tucker Road often drive on Hathaway Road, take the...

Is your organization seeking holiday donations? Let us know!

Is your organization collecting donations to help those in need this holiday season? Dartmouth Week wants to hear from you. During the holiday season, we will be regularly posting calls for donations to ensure that everyone in the community has a...

‘Diary of Anne Frank’ to be performed at Stang Nov. 13 and 14

Bishop Stang Theatre Company will present “The Diary of Anne Frank,’’ by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and newly adapted by Wendy Keselman, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 at Bishop Stang High School, 500 Slocum Road. In...

Veterans Day closings, delays announced

In observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, town offices will be closed on that day. There will be no solid waste and recycling collection for SMART program participants. Collection will be delayed one day until Friday. The transfer station will be open...

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