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Dartmouth rep encourages veterans to attend town hall for HERO Act
Rep. Chris Markey of Dartmouth is encouraging residents, especially veterans, to attend a town hall event with Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago on Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The town hall will focus on...
Shuck yeah, it’s time for a clambake
People are “shore” to have a good time during the Friends of Smith Neck Meeting’s old-fashioned New England Clambake. The event will be on August 9 at 1:30 p.m. The bake will be located at 594 Smith Neck Road at the corner of Rock O’Dundee Road...
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Knocking it out of the park: Dartmouth Dynamites take over tournament
Officials remain paws-itive about dog park construction beginning this summer
Joseph Aguiar, 65
Resident supports local cause and car fanatics with rare Model T
Carol Ann (LaVigne) McGill, 94
Opinion: Don’t forget the value of Dartmouth’s open spaces, agricultural land
Edward (Ted) F. Kurtz, Jr., 96
Young sailors tested with winds, waters and independence at regatta
Linda Jane (Rowbotham) Hatchette, 81
‘About Face’: Shift perspective with an array of art at the Cultural Center
Annual memorial fundraiser to come in September
The fourth annual Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Fundraiser will take place in Dartmouth this September. The event is held to celebrate Tyler and raise money for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The event will be on Sept. 6 at The...
Something to sale-abrate
Score some new finds at the Dartmouth Historical & Arts Society’s Yard Sale. The sale will be on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Russell Mills Schoolhouse on 1205 Russells Mills Road. Members and friends of the Dartmouth...
Resident supports local cause and car fanatics with rare Model T
WAREHAM — As the oldies played and car-fanatics gathered in the Elks Lodge parking lot, a Dartmouth resident was showing off his favorite set of wheels: a rare 1926 Model T. An array of cars were on display by the Downshifters Car Club, who were...
Knocking it out of the park: Dartmouth Dynamites take over tournament
The Dartmouth Dynamites dominated the diamond in the Summer Blast Softball Tournament, taking home multiple wins across three teams. Softball Commissioner Brian Thomas said the softball program grows every year and has had a successful season. "...
Officials remain paws-itive about dog park construction beginning this summer
Although dogs may have to wait until spring 2026 to finally frolic off-leash in a permanent park, construction on Dartmouth’s long-awaited dog park is expected to begin this summer — if the town can secure the additional funding needed to break...
Join in on the Vineyard Vibes Christmas in July weekend
Christmas is coming to town a bit early this year and it's bringing an array of goods, live music and free activities and games to Running Brook Vineyard & Winery over the July 26 and 27 weekend. Hosted from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day, Seth...
Celebrate summer in the village with local retail and entertainment
A cherished summertime tradition returns in Padanaram Village on Saturday, July 26, as the Padanaram Summer Festival looks to bring a full day of fun to the historic harborfront from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Padanaram Business Association,...
Summer at the library promises page-turners and performers
Tuesday, July 15
Science Heroes assemble
Calling all young adventurers — it’s time to level up. Science Heroes will visit the Dartmouth Public Libraries on Tuesday, July 15, taking kids on a high-energy mission to solve...
Need a karaoke machine, garden tools or maybe a globe? Try the library.
Community members can borrow more than books from the Dartmouth Public Library. They can take home a party. From a karaoke machine to cornhole sets to a portable photo studio light box, all the fixings for a fun celebration are available for free...
Tempers and temperatures cool at the jail as sheriff’s advocacy heats up
For years, the walls inside the Dartmouth Women’s Center dripped with sweat. The floors became slip-and-slides and tensions ran high as inmates and correctional officers alike battled the heat, with temperatures often in excess of 90 degrees...
Red, white and brass: A Fourth of July tradition lives on in Dartmouth
Just outside the old Russells Mills schoolhouse, tradition lived on as the Community Band played out its patriotic tunes for the residents who joined the annual Fourth of July picnic Thursday, July 3. Flags were waving, kids were dancing — and...
Get into the giving spirit early with My Brother’s Keeper
As more families struggle to afford the basics, My Brother’s Keeper is once again getting a head start on the holidays — and asking the community to do the same. The Dartmouth-based Christian ministry has launched its second annual “Christmas in...
Preservation Trust brings the revolution to life
The 1762 Elihu Akin House was abuzz with Revolutionary era activity as re-enactors and artisans interpreted the ways of life in the 18th century during the last weekend in June. As a witness site to those Revolutionary times, the Dartmouth Heritage...
What will be the future of housing in Dartmouth? It’s time to decide.
With an influx of multiple high-density developments coming into town, Dartmouth sees more challenges of rising costs and aging infrastructure, but the need for housing remains. Town officials are now looking to residents to help shape the future of...
Fishing derby keeps kids hooked on fishing
DARTMOUTH — For 35 years, a free fishing tournament for kids has brought families, bait, bobbers and plenty of smiles to a small pond in Dartmouth. The 35th annual “Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs” fishing tournament was held at Mello’s pond on...
'They learned the ropes, no pun intended': Women in STEAM sail for second year
The waters of the SouthCoast saw what "girl power" can truly do. Over the course of four days, eleven women-identifying and non-binary individuals boarded the
Ernestina-Morrissey
captained by Tiffany Krihwan to learn, bond and grow. The...
Buzzards Bay Swim location changed to Onset Bay
For the first time in 32 years, the Buzzards Bay Swim will be held in Onset Bay. The change comes with concerns that possible rain before the event could cause sewer overflows in New Bedford’s Outer Harbor. On Saturday, June 28, more than 300...
Nine Dartmouth residents to take on the Buzzards Bay Swim
The Buzzards Bay Swim returns on Saturday, June 28 at 7 a.m., with more than 275 swimmers set to take on the 1.2-mile open water course from New Bedford’s South End to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven, including nine from right here in Dartmouth. Canceled...
Picnic, patriotism and music: A classic Fourth of July celebration to continue
Pack a picnic, bring a flag and get ready to enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration as the Dartmouth Community Band and Historical and Arts Society once again host their annual Band & Picnic at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse. This...
DNRT protects 34 acres of rare habitat near Ridge Hill Reserve
The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust has announced the successful acquisition of 34 acres of ecologically significant land directly adjacent to its Ridge Hill Reserve. Closed on June 10, the newly protected parcel is entirely designated as “...
Utility rates increase again to keep infrastructure afloat
Dartmouth residents will once again see increases to their water and sewer bills in Fiscal Year 2026 as a part of a long-term plan to fund major infrastructure upgrades, cover rising project costs and maintain healthy reserves for future borrowing...
Summer heat is a ‘shore thing,’ Dartmouth takes a break from the rain
After weeks of soggy Saturdays and rained-out plans, summer finally arrived and with a heat wave to prove it. With temperatures soaring into the high 80s and not a raindrop in sight, beaches across Dartmouth filled with families eager to soak up the...
Help shape Dartmouth’s housing future
The town of Dartmouth is working with the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District to update its Housing Production Plan, a five-year roadmap to support the development and preservation of affordable housing in the community...
Susan Murray named 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
Susan Murray, a resident of Dartmouth and member of the Board of Health, has been named a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, an honor recognizing women who make a impact in their communities through...
Residents: Which of these town projects are important to you?
The Long Range Capital Planning Committee is looking for feedback from the community on which projects it should be prioritizing over the next several years. To gauge community interest, a short survey is available to rank 10 projects from Community...
Soaps, smiles and sweet treats to return every Friday with Farmer’s Market
Sydney Leonardo, 10, stood proudly beside a table of handmade skincare products, her favorite scent, southern peach, filling the warm spring air for the opening of the 2025 Dartmouth Farmer’s Market season. After recovering from cancer, she and her...
Anchored in memory: New marina named for local sailing legacy
Warren G. Hathaway was a water rat — and proud of it. That’s how longtime friend and fellow sailor Arthur Burke described the late Dartmouth resident Friday, June 6, as the town officially dedicated its newly reconstructed marina in Hathaway’s honor...
Budget amendments, camping bylaw and gun exemption all fail at Spring Town Meeting
Town Meeting members rejected a series of proposals at this year’s Spring Town Meeting Tuesday, June 3, including an amendment to shift funds into the school budget, a controversial camping bylaw aimed at addressing homelessness on public land and a...
Rooting for the future: Tree Committee celebrates eight new trees
In years to come, those going to Town Hall may catch a lemony scent in the spring breeze — emitted by the creamy white cup shaped flowers of the newly planted Sweetbay Magnolia tree. As nature transitions for summer, two ivory silk Japanese Lilac...
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...
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...
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