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Residents voting. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The State Primary elections are today! Voters will choose the candidates who will run for the Midterms on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters will receive either a Democratic or Republican ballot, depending how they…

Dartmouth Police cancel Flock camera contract

The State Road Flock camera. Photo by Kat Sheridan

The Dartmouth Police department will not be renewing their contracts with the company Flock. …

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No back-to-school blues at the Quinn School

Kids line up to sign in. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Kids are filling backpacks with books and pencils, parents getting ready for the early-morning goodbye at the bus stop. The Quinn Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization is taking it a step further to make sure kids are ready for school by...

Town Hall announces new hours

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The Dartmouth Select Board voted to make the Town Hall summer hours year round. The Town initially tried the summer hours starting at the end of June through Friday, Sept. 4. Town Administrator Cody Haddad had a survey sent to town hall employees...

Public Works closed for Labor Day

The Department of Public Works office and leaf and compost dropoff will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. All residential trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day. The Transfer Station will be open during its...

No Dartmouth cases but Bristol County in 'moderate' risk for West Nile Virus

West Nile virus can only be transmitted by mosquitos. Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Unsplash

Dartmouth is currently labeled as having moderate risk for West Nile Virus. West Nile is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes. According to the Massachusetts government, about 80% of those infected will not show symptoms. Symptoms include fevers,...

Dartmouth holds annual Overdose Awareness Day

The poster with messages to loved ones. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The town of Dartmouth held its fourth annual Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, giving those suffering from addictions and their families a place to connect. Nationally, Overdose Awareness Day has been an event for 25 years. Since the...

UMass Law sees highest enrollment yet

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UMass Dartmouth’s School of Law recently welcomed its largest entering class to date, with 148 students joining the school this year. More than 1,500 people applied to the School of Law, which is the only public law school in Massachusetts. The new...

Get ready to vote!

Residents vote at Town Hall. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Dartmouth voters will vote for the democratic and republican candidates for the Bristol Ninth Bristol County District Representative in the upcoming contentious primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The primary election will determine which...

Road painting scheduled

The Department of Public Works will be painting lines on a number of roads in Dartmouth starting on Monday, Aug. 24. Weather permitting, the locations of painting will be; Allen Street from Tucker Road to Sable Ave Tucker Road from Allen...

Padanaram Bridge closed

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The Padanaram Bridge will be closed from Monday, Aug. 24 until future notice. The bridge will be undergoing necessary repairs during this time. Those headed west will take Gulf Road onto Bakerville Road, then to Russells Mills Road, Elm Street and...

Autumn Glen associate honored with 2026 Care and Wellness Award

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Telma Baganha, a career associate at Autumn Glen has been honored with a 2026 Care and Wellness Award from the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association. The Care and Wellness Award recognizes someone who works directly with residents and...

Humane Society welcomes kids for summer camp

The group poses with Joey, the two-legged dog. Source: Traci Martin

The Humane Society and Shelter Southcoast has been having kids visit to learn more and interact with animals each summer for 12 years, and recently wrapped up their 2026 season. Each year, there’s four week-long seasons. This gives them...

'I wouldn't miss it for the world': Allens Neck annual clambake returns

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Nearly 140 years ago, Allens Neck Friends Meeting held their first annual clambake as a First Day School event. Years later, the clambake draws close to 500 people for a meal of clams, fish, sausage, sweet potato and freshly sliced watermelon....

Debate held for Republican 9th Bristol District State Representative candidates

Chester Tam and Henry Bousquet shake hands at the end of the debate. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The Dartmouth Republican Town Committee held a debate between Chester Tam and Henry Bousquet, the two Republican candidates running for state representative in the 9th Bristol District. Tam, who works as a landlord, an investor and an IT...

Town of Dartmouth launches Parent Cafe program for parents, caregivers

The Town of Dartmouth is launching the Dartmouth Parent Cafe, an eight session program designed to give parents and caregivers a space to connect, share experiences and learn practical strategies for supporting children and teens. Parent cafes are...

Meet the 9th Bristol County State Representative candidates

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The race to succeed Rep. Chris Markey in the state Legislature representing Dartmouth and part of New Bedford, features primary contests on both the Democratic and Republican sides. After 15 years in the House seat, Democrat Markey is seeking...

Meet State Representative candidate Ed Pacheco

Ed Pacheco. Source: Ed Pacheco

Democrat Ed Pacheco describes himself as a “Dartmouth Guy,” having lived in town for over 25 years. Now, he’s vying to take Rep. Chris Markey’s spot in the State House. Pacheco said he decided to run because he knew he could do it with full...

Meet State Representative candidate Henry Bousquet

Henry Bousquet. Source: Henry Bousquet

Living in New Bedford his whole life, Republican Henry Bousquet said he has “deep ties to the surrounding communities.” Now, he wants to continue serving the South Coast by running for state representative. Bousquet decided to run because he sees...

Meet State Representative candidate Chester Tam

Chester Tam. Source: Chester Tam

Describing the way he gets involved in local and state politics as an “activist,” Republican Chester Tam is now vying to take Rep. Chris Markey’s spot in the State House. Tam, who moved back to Dartmouth to raise his children, worked in IT for over...

Meet State Representative candidate Steve Medeiros

Steve Medeiros. Source: Steve Medeiros.

Democrat Steve Medeiros remembers some wise words from his grandfather: “You have two ears and one mouth and you need to use them proportionately.” Now Medeiros is putting his grandfather’s words to use by running to succeed Rep. Chris Markey in...

'It's the 17th century IKEA': Fuller Shallop arrives in Padanaram Harbor

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Over 400 years ago when the pilgrims on the Mayflower searched for the perfect place to dock, men would sail out on a small ship known as a shallop to scout out the land. Stored in the Mayflower’s hold as three or four prefabricated pieces, the...

Dancing in a yurt

The crowd and dancers dance together. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The sound of music and dancers stomping echoed to the rafters of the yurt at Down to Earth Farm on Saturday, Aug. 15. The performance was a collaboration between Leaura Broekel, the owner of Down to Earth farm, and Steve Vaughn, the founder of SOCO...

Fire department holds annual pig roast

The crowd at Fire District 3 enjoys the pig roast. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The Dartmouth Fire Department District 3 continued their 18-year tradition of inviting the community to a pig roast, featuring a whole pig, on Saturday, Aug. 15. This was the third event after COVID-19 temporarily shut down the roast. The fire...

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day scheduled for Aug. 29

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crapo Hill Landfill, located at 300 Samuel Barnet Boulevard. Hosted by the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, this free event...

Study shows Gooseberry Causeway doesn't influence beaches, water quality in Buzzards Bay

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A recent study published by the Buzzards Bay Coalition revealed that the Gooseberry Causeway has no impact on the beaches and water quality of Buzzards Bay between the Westport and Slocums Rivers. The Gooseberry Causeway connects Gooseberry Island...

The Hathaway apartments nears the end of its time in Zoning

The church that would neighbor the Hathaway.

The developers of The Hathaway, a proposed 40B apartment building, have updated the project proposal after having a private meeting with Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Michael Medeiros and Town Counsel Susan Murphy. Developer Philip Cordeiro is...

Sherbrooke Farms apartment building approved by the Zoning Board

The future sight of Sherbrooke Farms. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Sherbrooke Farms, an 152 unit apartment complex, has been approved unanimously by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The 40B project will be built at 498 Old Westport Road. There will be a mix of one, two and three bedroom units for a total of 256...

Debate held for Democratic 9th Bristol District State Representative candidates

Ed Pacheco and Steve Medeiros shake hands after the debate. Photos by Kat Sheridan

The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee held a debate between Steve Medeiros and Ed Pacheco, the two democratic candidates running for state representative in the 9th Bristol District. The candidates had 10 minutes each to answer two broad...

Things to do: week of Aug. 13

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Friday, Aug. 14 Dartmouth Farmer’s Market The farmer's market features local farms, food producers, artisans, live music and community programming, and organizers are also seeking additional vendors. Those interested in being a vendor this season...

Upcoming Republican Town Committee meeting

The Republican Town Committee will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Stackhouse Club at 16 Faith St. Guest speakers will be Elizabeth Dionne, candidate for state treasurer and...

Padanaram Bridge reopens

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The Padanaram Bridge re-opened at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10. The bridge was closed on Friday, Aug. 7 due to the heat. The bridge was closed the previous day for repairs. The bridge was closed due to the heat and humidity causing the steel and...

Meet Marc Hayes, the new Dartmouth Middle School principal

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Twenty-two years ago, Marc Hayes began his career in education as a teacher and football coach in New Bedford. Now, he’s stepping into the role of Dartmouth Middle School principal. Hayes began his career in education shortly after graduating from...

'To help our community': Shoppers help stuff a bus with school supplies

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As shoppers bustled into the State Road Walmart, RE/MAX Vantage employees stood near a school bus, waving signs and handing out flyers to encourage them to purchase and donate school supplies. RE/MAX Vantage has been raising money and gathering...

Padanaram Bridge road closure continues

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The Padanaram Bridge will remain closed to cars on Sunday, Aug. 9 after mechanical issues caused from extreme heat caused it to close on Aug. 7. Crews were on scene around 9:35 a.m. Saturday, but they weren't able to repair the bridge. They tried...

Clambake shells out meals, nearly 100 years of tradition

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In the yard of the Smith Neck Friends Meeting house is a pit always covered with plywood, except for the second Saturday in August for the church’s annual clambake. Outside the meeting house on Saturday, Aug, 8, members of Smith Neck Friends...

Padanaram Bridge closes due to extreme heat

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The Padanaram Bridge is currently closed due to a mechanical issue caused by extreme heat. Repairs are ongoing and detours are in place. Vehicles are being detoured from the Padanaram Causeway and Bridge Street. Those headed west will take Gulf...

Bishop Stang names new Director of Advancement

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Bishop Stang High School has appointed Ava Lambert of Fall River as its new Director of Advancement. Lambet brings more than two decades of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, community relations and leadership within mission-driven...

Padanaram Bridge closures

The Padanaram Bridge will be closed on Friday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for repairs. One of the bridge jacks is being replaced. Vehicles will have to detour from Gulf Road and Bridge Street. Westward, vehicles will go from Gulf Road to...

Digideroo or don’t? Aboriginal Australian music takes over the North Branch Library

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The sounds of Australian creatures filled the community room at the North Branch Library, though humans were the only animals in the room at the time. An elephant’s trumpet, a whale’s hum, the jump of a kangaroo and sounds of the Australian bush...

Barrels of fun: Dartmouth teen competes in national barrel racing competition

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Around five years ago, Dartmouth teen Adriana Ptaszenski was at the New England Rodeo watching people compete in barrel horse racing, and as she watched, she knew she wanted in. “I fell in love with it, and I knew I wanted to do it,” she said....

Woman finds larva in Jersey Mike’s sub

The larva Kayla Nelson found in her Jersey Mike’s sub. Photo by Kayla Nelson

On Tuesday, July 28, Kayla Nelson of Virginia bit into a sub she bought from Jersey Mike’s on Faunce Corner Mall Road and found an alive larva allegedly “embedded directly in the food.” Nelson said the larva was mostly clear with a green strip down...

Looking back at a year of the Substance Abuse Coordinator

One of the Naloxone emergency kits. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Over a year after the town of Dartmouth hired their first Substance Use Coordinator, Rachel Dzialo has made a number of changes that are helping to decrease substance abuse in town. During the Monday, Aug. 3 Select Board meeting, she presented...

Residents raise concerns about the Northern Scenic Greenway Bike Path

Residents with their signs. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Residents with signs stating "No off-road bike path on Old Fall River Road" in opposition to the proposed Northern Scenic Greenway filled the Select Board meeting on Monday, Aug. 3. The Northern Scenic Greenway is a 9.8 mile regional trail that...

Rates for solid waste, water and sewer finalized

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The Board of Public Works announced that solid waste removal rates have increased by $30, for a total of $140 for the year. The cost for the orange bags increased by $1 to $6 for a roll of the small bags, and by $2 for the larger bags for a total...

Voting in Dartmouth

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There are three elections coming to Dartmouth in the next few months; primaries on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Fall Town Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and state elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Residents have until Saturday, Aug. 22 to register to vote or change...

Be a nerd, visit the Nerd Herd

Melissa Sylvia pets one of the camels. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Where else but at the Nerd Herd could you cuddle a cow, learn camels are soft or that sometimes pigs want belly rubs? Melissa Sylvia and Randy Moitoso own The Nerd Herd, an animal sanctuary in Dartmouth, home to hundreds of animals of all species....

Dartmouth resident turns 103

Nellie Jackson blows out the candles on her cake. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Happy birthday to Nellie Jackson, and to many more. Jackson turned 103 on Sunday, Aug. 2. Jackson was born in 1923 in Georgia. She moved around, living in New Jersey before coming to Dartmouth. She worked at Westinghouse Electrical Company for 35...

Art Drive returns to Dartmouth

The map of the artists. Source: ArtDrive

Dartmouth is full of talented artists, and the annual Art Drive is a great opportunity to learn more about them. The Art Drive is returning to Dartmouth and Westport from Friday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 9. Of the 30 artists, there are 21 Dartmouth...

"Flock" cameras have flocked to Dartmouth

The State Road Flock Camera. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Public surveillance cameras have been in use in Dartmouth for three years. Police say they help solve crimes. Some citizens are beginning to question if the devices are too intrusive. There are currently five “Flock" cameras in town that Dartmouth...

Overdose awareness events to be held throughout August

Throughout August the Town of Dartmouth will be hosting events for Overdose Awareness Month. These events will allow residents to come together to raise awareness, honor lives affected by addiction and learn how to prevent opioid overdose. There...

Troop 74 weathers whitewater rafting trip

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Every year Scout Troop 74 embarks on one “high interest trip” a year, and this year was no different, with the scouts journeying up to Maine for a weekend of whitewater rafting in June. The troop went up to Maine on a Friday, went whitewater...