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Sow much fun: Open Farm Day on the horizon

Have a farm-tastic day at Round The Bend’s Open Farm Day. Open Farm Day will be on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 92 Allens Neck Road. There will be a free farm tour offered at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Participants can grab...

September opening slated for Chick-fil-A

Chicken fans have something to click about: Chick-fil-A restaurant is scheduled to open next month at Faunce Corner and State roads. A late September opening date is anticipated for the national chicken restaurant, franchise owner Julie Gallagher...

‘This is what it’s all about’: Generations keep over 90-year clambake tradition alive

John “Uncle John” Reid still remembers when the Smith Neck Friends’ clambake served tripe — cow stomach, steamed in paper bags until it turned translucent and jiggled like a square of gelatin. “We used to call it clambake jello,” he laughed, noting...

Dartmouth looks for new beds as sewer overflows continue to impact shellfishing

Antiquated sewer systems continue to force shellfishing closures in Dartmouth, and while little can be done, efforts are underway to find alternative shellfishing locations. While sewer discharge and nitrogen pollution have routinely closed shell...

Meet Cody Haddad: The new town administrator looking to make ‘real change’

Dartmouth’s new Town Administrator Cody Haddad may have grown up in Taunton, but for him Dartmouth has always been a “special place.” While studying political science at UMass Dartmouth, he quickly realized his interest in specifically municipal...

Feasible but not funded: Dartmouth weighs options for long-awaited recreation center

Dartmouth has been talking about building a recreation center for years but the project is now at a crossroads with progress having been on hold since the departure of the former town administrator last year. “The town has never had a centralized...

Things to do: Week of July 31

Friday, August 1 Join a canvas cruise The Art Drive, a juried open studio tour through the coastal villages of Dartmouth and Westport, returns for its 17th year from August 1 to 3, running daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m...

Christmas in July: New organizer brings community-first spirit to vineyard events

Rolling in on a bright red 1950s Willys-Overland Jeepster with a baseball cap, a Christmas-themed aloha shirt and Mrs. Claus in the back, Santa had come to town and he was ready to get Running Brook Vineyard in the holiday spirit Saturday, July 26...

Town officials consider possibility of purchasing Hawthorne Country Club property

[Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the Toll Brothers are no longer involved with the project at 970 Tucker Road.] With a private developer aiming to build high-density senior housing on the site of...

Competition isn’t ‘ruff’ when everyone’s a winner

Some were nearly as tall as their humans, others fit snugly in a purse. But all sizes and breeds drew cheers from the audience and proud smiles from their human companions at the annual dog show held Saturday, July 26 as part of the Padanaram Summer...

A ‘taste of Greece’ right here in Dartmouth

They start cooking for the Greek festival at St. George’s Church in February. But the recipes and the tradition date back far longer. Thousands of years of history were celebrated July 25 and 26 at the Taste of Greece, a semi-annual festival that...

Young entrepreneurs make their mark at the Padanaram Summer Festival

“We made like a trillion!” exclaimed 7-year-old Charlie Armondo from behind his lemonade stand, a wide grin on his face as his business partner, Declan Crane, declared, “We’re the best lemonade stand here.” The two boys, both 7, were hard at work...

Third-best harbor: Residents share their love for Padanaram

Casting his line into Apponagansett Bay, Luke Medeiros reminisced about his time growing up in Dartmouth, catching scup, tautog, dogfish and fluke along Knowles Beach. For Medeiros, the harbor is one of the best places to be in Dartmouth. And...

Grandmother of Dartmouth resident killed in Fall River fire

Loving grandmother and devout catholic Eleanor Willett touched many lives before a fire at a Fall River assisted living facility claimed her life. Willett, 86, is survived by her granddaughter Dartmouth resident Holly Mallowes. Willett was one of 10...

A coastal identity like no other: Local artist crafts Native jewelry

With gentle hands guiding quahog shells and soapstone beads through sand, Dartmouth resident Elizabeth James-Perry carefully crafts her wampum jewelry using local material. James-Perry set up a learning booth at the Round the Bend Farm's Open Farm...

Boaters will soon be required to obtain new safety certificates

Following Gov. Maura Healey’s decision to sign into law new boating regulations for safety certificates, Harbormaster Steve Melo says he has some unanswered questions. The new regulations, which were signed into law under the Hanson-Milone Act by...

Funding approved for permanent dog park

The $126,830 needed for the construction of the long-awaited Dartmouth Dog Park has been approved following a transfer of end of year funds. According to Assistant Town Administrator Chris Vitale, the town awarded the construction contract to Ramco...

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...

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...

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