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Public Works Board denies Delano Apartment request for reduced sewer fees

Sympathetic but unwilling to bend the rules, the Board of Public Works denied a request from developers of the Delano Apartments to reduce sewer service fees that have nearly doubled since the project began. Declaring it would be inequitable to...

Progress continues on South Coast bike path

To date, 17.41 miles of bikeways have been completed across Swansea, Somerset, Fall River, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, with additional extensions in development, including right here in Dartmouth. The Southcoast Bikeway Alliance’s...
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Dartmouth remembers its 34 fallen service members

On April 1, 1970 in South Vietnam, First Lieutenant Cleveland Floyd Brigman of Dartmouth was serving with the base perimeter defense company in the eighth cavalry regiment when the base came under attack. The operations center took a direct hit,...

DNRT celebrates volunteers, looks to the future at annual meeting

Two “outstanding” Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust volunteers were recognized for their contributions and support of the trust’s mission during the 54th annual meeting held at Friends Academy on Wednesday, May 21. Steven Shuster received the “Bill...

Officials say Crapo Hill Landfill may double its life expectancy

When the Crapo Hill Landfill was first established in 1995, it was expected to last 20 years. Ten years past its expiration, the landfill has begun to reach capacity, with a clock now ticking down the remaining five and a half years. But officials...

Adventurers take a journey through nature-based learning at Round the Bend Farm

Maps in hand and sneakers on, 140 adventurers hit the trails at Round the Bend Farm on Saturday, May 17 for Elements Learning Collaborative’s fourth annual Adventure Walk. Hosted during the farm’s monthly Open Farm Day, the Adventure Walk is a...

Cat found near Oliver Street tests positive for rabies

A feral cat found in the area of Oliver Street in Dartmouth on Friday, May 16 has tested positive for rabies at the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory, the Board of Health announced. The cat was small and black with a white spot on its...

McDonald apologizes for tone in heated town administrator salary debate

Amid growing public backlash over his behavior during a heated salary debate regarding the incoming town administrator , Select Board member Shawn McDonald was asked to publicly apologize at the Board’s Monday, May 19 meeting — though his apology...

‘They need respect’: Scouts demonstrate duty to country ahead of Memorial Day

Every year leading up to the Memorial Day Parade the unmistakable red, white and blue flags of America begin to dot the Elm Street Cemetery, marking the graves of over 490 Dartmouth veterans. Placed by Pack 74 Scouts, the Veterans Services Office...

Celebrating seniors’ contributions to the community

For two decades Eleanor White served as the town clerk for Dartmouth, but her commitment to public service did not end there. White has volunteered her time for an array of groups across the community, including the YMCA, Red Cross, Council on Aging...

Town administrator pay dispute leads to resignation of Finance Committee chair

In protest of the $225,000 salary contracted to be paid to the incoming town administrator Cody Haddad in fiscal year 2026, Chair Robert Gauvin announced he would be resigning from the Finance Committee. The resignation announcement came during a...

Community Preservation Committee seeks funds to restore two historic sites

A total of $75,000 will be requested from Dartmouth’s Community Preservation Act Fund for two projects at the upcoming Spring Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 3. Town Meeting members will be gathered at the Dartmouth High School Auditorium at 9 a.m...

Town Meeting to tackle $108.5 million budget, camping bylaw and more

Beyond a few Community Preservation Act Fund projects and contention over the town administrator’s pay , the Spring Town Meeting is shaping up to have a full agenda for Tuesday, June 3. Town Meeting members will be gathered at the Dartmouth High...

The Bucket will go mobile this summer

As tradition goes, The Bucket at Apponagansett Beach will make its summer debut Memorial Day Weekend, but this year, it's got some company. The Parks and Recreation Department is launching its first ever mobile concession stand, which will be...

Tim Lancaster to resign as Parks and Recreation director July 1

After more than 25 years as director of the Parks and Recreation Department, Tim Lancaster will resign July 1. However, Lancaster won’t be going far as he has been appointed chief of Fire District 1, to take over when Peter Andrade retires at the...

Outreach team members recognized as all of town’s unhoused residents secure shelter

As of two weeks ago, all unhoused residents identified in the annual PIT count have secured shelter. In celebration, the town recognized Dartmouth Community Social Outreach Team members Amy DiPietro, director of the Council on Aging, and Matthew...

Scouts reel in fun, friendship and a few fish tales at annual derby

Lines were cast, fish were hooked and memories were made as scouts from Dartmouth and New Bedford gathered at Rustic Rose Ranch in East Freetown for the third annual Fishing Derby Saturday, May 3. “It's a great chance for the scouts to show off...

Pilot program offers residents discounted FoodCyclers to reduce waste

Residents of Dartmouth have a new opportunity to reduce food waste from their kitchens — and save money in the process. The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District has launched a pilot program in partnership with Food Cycle Science...

Officials reexamine economic development as costs rise and infrastructure ages

As operating costs rise and revenue streams remain limited, the town is looking to get a better handle on balancing the need for new development with the constraints of the aging sewer infrastructure. With 71% of the town’s general fund revenue tied...

Sharing the Harvest Farm raises over $23,000 for food security initiatives

The Dartmouth YMCA Sharing the Harvest Community farm team exceeded their $15,000 goal for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger Sunday, May 4, raising over $23,000 for food insecurity initiatives. Soon to wrap up its seventh year fundraising, 60% of the...

Racing toward inclusion: Theresa Street raises $12,000

Through the streets of Padanaram, 200 ran for inclusion. It was the fourth annual Theresa Street Harbor Run 5k and participants raised close to $12,000 for Dartmouth and New Bedford’s unified programs Saturday, May 3. Last year, the money raised...

DCTV wins awards across four categories

Dartmouth Community Media took home multiple accolades at the 16th Annual Nor’Easter Awards back in December, where its contributions to community media were recognized with awards in four categories, including first place in the “Overall Excellence...

Dartmouth welcomes back Cody Haddad as town administrator

A familiar face is returning to Dartmouth and will be taking on the town administrator position starting Monday, July 28. The Dartmouth Select Board voted unanimously to offer the position to Cody Haddad, current town administrator in Halifax, and...

Growing awareness, raising support for food insecurity

The Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly donated $5,000 to the YMCA’s Sharing the Harvest Program. Sharing the Harvest is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven community farm located in Dartmouth with a mission to feed the hungry. Maria Connor, Friends of the...

New 55+ housing development poses concern for aging sewer infrastructure

A new housing development on Dartmouth Street will add 89 units for residents aged 55 and older to town. However, large developments like this have continued to present problems for the aging sewage treatment plant and accompanying infrastructure...

High school students get their heads in the game for upcoming musical

Students performing in High School Musical at Dartmouth High School are hard at work running lines, building sets and practicing choreography as they bop their way to opening night. The musical follows Troy and Gabriella as they face difficult...

An ‘egg-cellent’ day for a hunt at Apponagansett Park

The sun was shining, the wind was blowing and anticipation rang high as kids from around Dartmouth awaited the signal to begin their hunt. Dozens of brightly colored plastic eggs were scattered across Apponagansett Park on Saturday, April 19 for the...

Informed, engaged and ready to present: Dartmouth Middle School’s first civics showcase

The library within Dartmouth Middle School was packed full of eighth grade students on Tuesday, April 15, all looking to make a difference. Addressing issues from mental health to public safety to composting — the hustle and bustle of informed...

Woof! Long-awaited dog park construction out for bid

Tails are wagging in anticipation across Dartmouth as the long-time coveted off-leash dog park finally went out to bid for construction earlier this month. Efforts to bring a permanent dog park to town began more than a decade ago when a group of...

From Sunrise to Aurora, bakery looks to break a new dawn with rebrand

Just over a month after re-opening Sunrise Bakery, owner Richard Freeman says he is considering changing the Dartmouth location’s name to Aurora Bakehouse and Cafe. Freeman said his decision to rebrand comes after a month of negative feedback he...

Daffo-delightful new faces in blooming Parsons Reserve

As yellow and white dot a small field in Dartmouth and the nearby streams bring tranquil sounds of flowing water — the algorithms of TikTok, Facebook and Instagram alike have brought hundreds of new guests to what was formerly a hidden gem. Every...

‘House’ it going? Mendes-Monteiro project sees progress

After breaking ground in October 2024, the approximately $7.2 million Mendes-Monteiro housing project is set to be completed sometime this summer. The Mendes-Monteiro house will be a single building that houses 10 elderly clients of the Department...

Select Board looks to determine possible future of old police station

After Town Meeting members voted to indefinitely postpone the Select Board’s request for authorization to sell the old police station at the 2024 Spring Town Meeting, the Board is now looking into repurposing the building. Select Board members voted...

Dartmouth joins nationwide protest against Trump

Hundreds from around the South Coast gathered in front of the Dartmouth Mall Saturday, April 5 in opposition of the recent policies and cuts from the administration of President Donald Trump. Dartmouth was just one of the over a thousand “Hands Off...

Dartmouth Rotary and Friends of the Elderly donate $750 to Meals on Wheels

The Dartmouth Rotary and Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly donated $750 to the non-profit Coastline Elderly Services who runs the Meals on Wheels program, delivering food to homebound seniors in Dartmouth. Maria Connor, president of the Dartmouth...

Rally against Trump Administration to take place in Dartmouth

Local activists will be rallied together in Dartmouth on Saturday, April 5 as a part of a nationwide mass mobilization against the recent actions of the Trump Administration. Since taking office, Trump has imposed tariffs on American allies like...

Susan Murray wins Board of Health seat

In an election that saw a low turn-out, Dartmouth voters favored Susan Murray for the Board of Health, who beat opponent Chester Tam by a wide margin. While the results haven’t been certified, Murray unofficially won 79% of the vote, with Tam...

How to dispose of clean boat wrap

As the days begin to warm and residents begin unwrapping their boats, clean white boat wrap can be dropped off at the Dartmouth Transfer Station. Only Dartmouth residents can dop off boat wrap and a transfer station permit is required. The white...

UMass Dartmouth harvests guns for gardens

Blacksmiths pulled glowing slabs of metal from a small forge and instructed UMass Dartmouth students how to hammer them into gardening equipment or heart-shaped jewelry on Thursday, March 27. But this was no ordinary blacksmithing demonstration —...

Striking support for My Brother’s Keeper

Over 450 bowlers headed to Wonder Bowl in New Bedford on Sunday, March 9 to fundraise for My Brother’s Keeper, a non-profit organization that provides essential services to local families. Participating in the organization’s fourth annual Strikes...

Public Works moves forward with Cross Road improvements project

The proposed Cross Road improvement project, which will address the road’s drainage issue, improve the roadway edge and construct new sidepaths, is moving a step forward. On Thursday, March 27, the Board of Public Works approved an amendment to move...

One contested race in April 1 Town Election

The annual Town Election is less than a week away, and although the Board of Health race is the only one contested, the two candidates set to face off on April 1 are quite different. Chester Tam was inspired to run after he was let go from his job...

Olde Dartmouth is reuniting for 250th anniversary events

As the South Coast prepares for the 250th anniversary of the country and the anniversary of Grey’s raid on Bedford Village and villages along the Apponagansett River in 1778, Dartmouth is joining New Bedford, Westport, Fairhaven and Achushnet to...

Talking trash: Dartmouth releases curbside yard waste collection schedule for spring

One man’s trash is not always a treasure, and that includes spring yard waste. The town of Dartmouth announced its spring 2025 yard waste collection schedule for Save-Money-And-Reduce-Trash Program participants. For Monday and Tuesday solid waste...

‘Oh deer’: Only three deer snagged on DNRT properties in 2024 season

In 2024, the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust launched its Deer Management Pilot Program, which invited five archers onto its properties in an attempt to help address the overpopulation of white-tailed deer in the area. While the state saw a record...

Two candidates vie for seat on the Board of Health

Two names will appear on the ballot for one Board of Health seat in the upcoming town election, which will be held on Tuesday, April 1. Chester Tam, who worked at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Brigham, is running against Susan...

Board of Health candidate profile: Susan Murray

For the past 14 years, Susan Murray has worked to establish and grow her farm throughout Dartmouth. Now she is looking to bring her experiences as a farmer and small business owner to the Board of Health if elected on April 1. “I think it’s...

Board of Health candidate profile: Chester Tam

Chester Tam decided to run for the open seat on the Board of Health in the April 1 election as a way to “help people again,” after working at the Massachusetts General Hospital and later Mass General Brigham. Working at the hospital first as a...

Affordable housing on State Road sees progress to opening

The first 36 of the proposed 288-units of housing for 769 State Road, known as “Waterstone,” will be ready by summer as the developers begin to advertise the affordable housing lottery. The developers, First Dartmouth, LCC, plan to complete the work...

Select Board eliminates Bridge Street crosswalk following safety concerns

Town officials are looking to increase pedestrian safety in Padanaram in the next couple weeks, opting to eliminate the crosswalk at Bridge Street where a resident was recently fatally struck by a vehicle. With the red-brick crosswalk at Water...

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