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Another successful year of filling a bus with toys

The toys stacked to the ceiling with gifts. Photos by Kat Sheridan

What if Santa drove a school bus to pass out toys to all the good girls and boys? Well, that wouldn’t be Santa, it would be Jerry Pinto after the Fill-the-Bus toy drive. Pinto started the drive 14 years ago. He included the police, specifically...

No whisk no reward in this cupcake decorating contest

Oliver Wakefield gives a double thumbs up to the camera. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Kids got a chance to express themselves artistically at the North Branch library, with cupcakes as their canvasses and frosting as their paint. “I liked how my friends shared [decorating materials] with me and I shared with everyone else,” said...

You better watch out, you better not bark -- cuz Santa Paws came to town

Emma and Sophia Diorio with their dog Nemo get the perfect picture. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Santa Paws is coming to town —- well, he already did. There’s proof too — 70 photos of him and Mrs. Paws with local dogs and cats. “Our dog [has] never, never seen Santa before and it’s his second Christmas so we thought it would be fun to come...

UMass Dartmouth awarded funds for offshore wind and fishing research

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UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology was awarded $265,984 from the Healey-Driscoll Administration as part of the Massachusetts Fisheries Innovation Fund. The department will use the funds to study the economic feasibility of...

'All you knead is loaf' at Lover's Bakery

Lover's Bakery. Photos by Kat Sheridan

A buttery scent wafted through the air at Lover’s Bakery, even though they had sold out hours earlier on their first day open. Which makes sense, since Allie Trojano used many pounds of butter to make over 200 croissants for the bakery’s soft...

Things to do: week Dec. 11

File photo of a dog dressed up for Christmas.

Saturday, Dec. 13 Holiday Shopping at Allendale Join the Allendale Country Club for a holiday shopping extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local businesses and a raffle to find the perfect gift for everyone....

Send us your holiday!

The buoy tree all lit up.

With the holiday season upon us, Dartmouth is in a festive mood with lots of lights, trimming the trees, Christmas cookies and everything in between. Send photos of your decorations to news@dartmouthweek.net along with your name for a chance to be...

Students give back to the community one film at a time

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For two decades the Dartmouth community has worked together to collect and donate toys for kids and families in need in the Fill-the-bus fundraiser, but it wasn’t until three years ago that media students from Dartmouth High School began hosting...

School Committee approves $114 million capital improvement plans request

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Year two of the Dartmouth School Committee’s 10-year improvement plan will include 14 capital improvement requests that comes out to a total of $114,565,000. Out of the 14 requests are three large ticket items: $5.6 million for Memorial Stadium...

Sheriff working on Dartmouth jail upgrades to make way for Ash Street inmates

Ash Street Jail. Source: Bristol County Sheriff's Office

One hundred inmates from the Ash Street Jail and Regional Lock-Up in New Bedford may be moved to the Bristol County House of Correction and Jail in Dartmouth if Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux receives a grant or state funding of $10 million...

Christmas is comin' to Dartmouth: Town Hall lighting ushers in the season

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Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Yukon Cornelius welcomed in the Christmas season in style this year as they were escorted by an antique police car and an antique fire engine to the annual Town Hall tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. With...

Donate metal wheelchair ramps

The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations in support of their Ramp Donation Program. The Ramp Donation Program was launched in 2024 to give low income homeowners the accessibility they need to be safe in...

Christopher Hodgson Jr. earns Certified Financial Planner designation

Christopher Hodgson Jr. Source: Coastal Financial

Christopher Hodgson Jr. of Coastal Financial recently earned the Certified Financial Planner designation, a respected credential in the financial services industry. The CFP certification is awarded to people who meet rigorous education,...

Oh, shucks! Oysters are now on sale

The Lloyd Center for the Environment will be hosting its sixth annual holiday oyster sale by 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Cuttyhunk oysters will be coming from Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms and will cost $35 per dozen. Shucking knives will also be...

Oh the weather outside was frightful, but the buoy tree was so delightful

The Padanaram Buoy Tree. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Hundreds braved the 20 degree weather to usher in the Christmas season. What a bright time it was in Padanaram Village during the annual Padanaram Holiday Stroll and Buoy Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5. Many local businesses had Christmas...

Residences at Hawthorne will continue to be discussed in the new year

The updated Residence at Hawthorne plan. Source: Christian Fardland

The Zoning Board of Appeals must decide whether to grant the developer of the proposed Residences at Hawthorne zoning exemptions by Feb. 28. The developer, represented by Christian Fardland, discussed two changes they have made to their plans....

Residents continue to push back against State Road Apartments

808 State Road. Photo by Kat Sheridan

The proposed 56-unit apartment building at 802 through 806 State Road raised concerns about rock blasting, drainage on the lot, the added traffic and potential privacy issues. The applicant applied for three variances: lot coverage from the 2,500...

Zoning Board approves new gas station on Faunce Corner Road

The three-component project would be located at 411 Faunce Corner Road where Rose Motors used to be. Source: Google Maps

The proposed gas station, convenience store and drive thru on 411 Faunce Corner Road was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, Dec. 4, allowing the petitioners to move on to the next stage of the building process. Petitioner...

Christmas calender

The town tree lighting from 2023. Photo by Sean Flannery

Friday, Dec. 5 Padanaram Holiday Stroll Tis the season for the annual Padanaram Village buoy tree lighting. The annual lighting and stroll will be happening on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live music will be playing as guests stroll...

New Bedford man arrested for lewd crimes in Dartmouth

Francisco Tavares. Source: Detective Lieutenant Keith R. DaCosta

Francisco Tavares, 61 of New Bedford, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 26 as a part of an undercover investigation into reports of people being flashed while at Harry Reynold’s Park. He is being charged with open and gross lewdness and lewd, wanton...

How did the Padanaram Holiday Stroll begin? A walk down memory lane

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Forty-seven years ago, four women had an idea to start a Friday night shopping evening for Padanaram’s retailers as a gentlemen’s night out, but now the event is better known as the Padanaram Holiday Stroll. At the time, retailers simply put lights...

Two Dartmouth police employees awarded in state-wide awards

Captain Sam Raposa with his Supervisor of the Year award. Source: Bristol County Sheriff's Department

Two members of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department were awarded by the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. They were two of 10 people awarded this year. Alyssa Perley of Fall River won Employee of the Year for her work at the Dartmouth House...

New year, new budget at Dartmouth Public Schools

Stock image of the Dartmouth High School.

As the new year approaches, the school budget subcommittee is working on its funding plans for fiscal year 2027. On Monday, Dec. 1, School Committee and subcommittee members Elizabeth Coughlin and Chris Oliver discussed funding needs and plans with...

No one injured in Crossroad Apartments fire

The damage from the fire at Crossroads Apartments. Source: Dartmouth Fire District 3

The Dartmouth Fire Departments responded to a kitchen fire at the Crossroad Apartments at 7:29 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1. District 3 responded to the fire following a box alarm and a 911 call. Chief Richard Arruda said the Department of Fire Services...

Locals had beef with escaped cows

The escaped cows. Source: Christine Lechan

Drivers in Dartmouth had to moo-ve over on Old Fall River Road on Thanksgiving weekend for a group of escapees — in this case, three brown and white cows. The cows were captured by Dartmouth Animal Control in the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 30 and...

Paige's Paracord and More celebrates one year in business

Paige and Marianne Santos pose while Paige works on a bracelet. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Paige’s Paracord and More celebrated their one year anniversary and Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 29. “It kind of went by kind of went by pretty fast,” said Marianne Santos, Paige’s mother and an owner of the shop, “But we keep going,...

Holiday recycling and sustainability tips

Sustainable gifts. Source: The Greater New Bedford Regional District Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional District Refuse Management District has tips for holiday waste reduction. Cardboard boxes should be empty and flattened before being placed in the black-lid reycling cart. Boxes fron online shopping, gift boxes and...

Things to do: week of Nov. 27

A Grange Christmas concert. Source: Dartmouth Grange 162.

Friday, Nov. 28 Celebrate Black Friday at Autumn Glenn Autumn Glen Assisted Living will be having a Black Friday open house on Friday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open house will include locally made hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and meet the...

Dartmouth resident calls for kindness

Nathan Bean holds his sign. Photos by Mari Huglin

One Dartmouth resident wants everyone to take a moment to take a deep breath, and remember to be kind to those in the community. Many may recognize 37-year-old Nathan Bean as the man who stands at the intersection of Slocum Road and Allen Street...

How to help those in Dartmouth this holiday season

A Thanksgiving card members of St. Mary's use to know what to purchase. Photo by Kat Sheridan

The holidays are a good time to be both thankful and giving. About 10% of Dartmouth’s population is on SNAP benefits, and Dartmouth charities are helping the community stay fed and have presents under the tree. “It is especially important to...

Residents ride for safer roads

Residents of Dartmouth gather to remember Barbara Najjar. Source: Sandra Medeiros

As a part of World Day of Remembrance, the SouthCoast Places for People and the South Coast Bikeway Alliance held a memorial bike ride for Dartmouth resident Barbara Najjar. Najjar was crossing the road on Bridge Street in Padanarm when a driver...

Padanaram strolls into the holiday season

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Elves, Santa, Mrs. Claus and a turkey walked down the streets of Padanaram, spreading cheer and welcoming in the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 23. A cellist played Christmas tunes as people lined up for wine and other drinks to then shop in the...

Community comes together for ninth annual Ryan Ferreira Memorial Craft Fair

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Over 135 vendors packed into Dartmouth High School’s gym on Sunday, Nov. 23 for the ninth annual Ryan Ferreira Memorial Craft Fair. “It’s really great that the community comes together to try and support the cause and raise money for Ryan,” said...

Members of the Residence at Cedar Dell visit Alice in Wonderland

Students pose at the end of the show. Source: The Residence at Cedar Dell

Friend’s Academy invited those living at the Residence at Cedar Dell to come and see their production of “Alice in Wonderland.” “They’re still talking about the costumes, music, and wonderful young performers,” said Ellie Fernandes, the Resident...

Who lives in a pineapple at Dartmouth High School? Spongebob Squarepants

The sardines crowd around Squidward, played by Bryce Clancy. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Are you ready kids? Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! But this fall, the kids are ready for Bikini Bottom to come to Dartmouth High School on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 in “Spongebob: The Musical.” Don’t go...

Dartmouth man arrested for multiple drug charges

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A Dartmouth man was arrested on multiple drug charges following a weeks-long narcotics investigation on Friday, Nov. 14. Jeremiah Cowart, 34, was taken into custody by Dartmouth Police detectives after he fled from his home when detectives came...

Man charged with negligence in Crapo Hill incident

Crapo Landfill. Source: Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

Frank Pinto, 60, of New Bedford has been charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle following an incident that occurred at the Crapo Hill Landfill on Wednesday, Nov. 12 that sent a Town of Dartmouth employee to the hospital. The charges...

Dartmouth Select Board and Dartmouth Police address Route 6 traffic

Traffic on Route 6. Photo by Abby Van Selous

Nearly nine months after the Massachusetts Department of Transportation planned to begin construction to address Route 6 traffic, congestion issues continue to persist. Now, the town has begun taking matters into their own hands, including...

Bristol County Sheriff settles $10 million ICE lawsuit for 2020 altercation

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Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux settled a $10 million lawsuit that was brought against former Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and two federal agencies following an altercation that occurred at the now closed Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facility...

Church cooks up a feast for a Taste of Greece

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Trays of spanakopita, gyros, roast lamb, avgolemono soup and desserts lined the church hall as members of the church served food to those looking for an authentic Greek meal. For three months members of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church prepared...

Dartmouth residents protest for a free Palestine

Some of the protesters for a free Palestine. Photo by Kat Sheridan

Members of the Southeast Massachusetts Coalition for a Free Palestine gathered on Faunce Corner Road to show their support for Palestine on Sunday, Nov. 16. “We’re standing up for the rights of the Palestinian people to exist,” said Richard...

Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust holds annual race

The race begins. Photos by Kat Sheridan

About 200 participants hit the Destruction Brook Woods for the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust held the 11th annual Trail Race on Saturday, Nov. 15. They offered a 10 mile run and a 5k, or about three miles run or walk, to ensure the race was...

Round the Bend Farm receives $1 million grant

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Round the Bend Farm was recently awarded a $1 million grant from The Yawkey Foundation, which will be used to support their mission of providing equitable access to education and healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Over the past 10 years,...

Learn some tips and tricks for waste reduction

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America Recycles Day, a national initiative founded to encourage communities to reduce waste and embrace recycling is on Saturday, Nov. 15. Here are some tips and resources from the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District. Empty...

New gas station, convenience store and drive thru proposed for Faunce Corner Road

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A three-component project that would feature a gas station, convenience store and drive thru has been proposed for the former Rose Motors property at 411 Faunce Corner Road. On Thursday, Nov. 13, attorney Mark Bobrowski, who is representing 411...

Northern lights paint their colors across Dartmouth

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On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the northern lights lit up the sky across the country, including right here in Dartmouth! Check out the views captured by Dartmouth residents. Have any photos of the northern likes you'd like to share? Send them to...

Things to do: week of Nov. 13

Southworth Library stock image.

Thursday, Nov. 13 What is a winter garden? Learn all about the winter garden with landscape horticulturist and author Warren Leach on Thursday, Nov. 13. Leach will show attendees how to keep gardens a source of beauty and enjoyment even in the...

Town employee injured in incident at New Bedford Regional Management District

Town hall. Stock photo

A Dartmouth town employee was involved in an incident at the New Bedford Regional Management District that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 12. They were transported to Rhode Island Hospital for medical examination and treatment. No more information is...

Did you get a picture of the northern lights?

Deb Ehrens captures the northern lights above Anthony Beach on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Did you get a photo of the northern lights that lit up the sky last night? Send us a picture so that we can feature your photos on the website. To send in a picture, email news@dartmouthweek.net with your name so we can credit the photo.

Dartmouth community comes together to celebrate Veterans Day

Coming together on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Dartmouth community members celebrated Veterans Day at the seventh annual Veterans Day Ceremony held at Memorial Grove. The Dartmouth Community Band performed the Star-Spangled Banner to...