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Storm delays this week's paper

This week's nor'easter left Dartmouth Week's printer without power just hours before we were scheduled to go to press on Wednesday. As soon as power is restored, our pages will be on the press, printed and on the way to a newsstand near you. In the...

Schools close, thousands without power after nor’easter hits Dartmouth

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Cleanup continues a week after the town was hit by one of the most significant storms in decades. All schools in Dartmouth closed last Wednesday as nearly half the town woke up without power and internet due to the October nor’easter. At its peak,...

Nor’easter expected to impact Dartmouth through Wednesday night

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A Nor’Easter is expected to blow through Dartmouth starting Tuesday and lasting through Wednesday night. According to the National Weather Service , a flood watch is currently in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, and a high wind warning will be in...

Could Town Hall be haunted? Former cemetery on site could hold answers

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Since taking over the town clerk position last year, Sarah Arruda has spent many a late night at her office inside Town Hall. On occasion, she’s witnessed the automatic lights in the nearby hallway go off, with no one else inside the locked building...

Halloween events offer lots of treats

Looking to scare up some fun this Halloween weekend? Here are a few options: Friday, Oct. 29 Haunted hike A hike geared toward children ages 6 to 10 will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at Smith Farm, Smith Neck Road,...

Community falls for first family festival

Just a few weeks ago, the idea of hosting a fall family festival was a dream developed by three young mothers in hopes of uniting the community. On Saturday, Oct. 23, that idea blossomed into a festival that filled the parking lot of St. Peter’s...

Residents of all ages enjoy trucks full of treats at the Stackhouse Club

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The Stackhouse Club grounds were full of costumes, candy, and cars on Saturday as the annual trunk or treat returned for its fourth year. Dartmouth resident Megan Bussiere organizes the free event every year to raise funds for her daughter’s dance...

Multiple road projects announced

The Dartmouth Department of Public Works will be reconstructing many of Dartmouth’s roads thought the fall. The following roads will be under construction between Oct. 22 through Nov. 6: Puritan Street, from Rogers Street to Cove Road, Pilgrim...

New Covid cases steady in town

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Covid cases in Dartmouth have plateaued after lowering in recent weeks. The state’s Department of Public health confirmed 138 cases in Dartmouth over the past two weeks — down two from the state’s previous weekly report. According to state data,...

Mishawum Drive fire displaces family of three

A family of three was displaced following a house fire at 22 Mishawum Drive early Wednesday, Oct. 20, Dartmouth Fire District 1 Chief Peter Andrade said. No injuries were reported in the blaze, he said. The Red Cross is assisting the family, he said...

We want your costume photos!

You were so responsive to our call for Halloween decorations that we want to do it again. This time, we are looking for your costume photos! These photos can depict this year’s costumes or from Halloweens past. Photos of all ages are welcome. Please...

Dartmouth police in hunt for canine unit grant

The Dartmouth Police Department K9 division is hoping the public will help them win a grant to bolster their division. The K9 department is competing for a $5,000 award from the Aftermath K9 grant program. The grant will supplement funding for the...

Fall Town Meeting OKs body cameras, Dias Landing work

Fall Town Meeting virtual voters gave the green light on Oct. 19 to a contract for police body cameras, Dias Landing upgrades and pay hikes for town lifeguards Of the 11 articles on the warrant, only one failed. Voters rejected a citizen’s petition...

South Dartmouth runners complete marathon

Two South Dartmouth residents crossed the finish line Oct. 11 at the Boston Marathon. Amy Fowler, 42, completed the race with a time of 4:15:40. She ran for Beth Israel Lahey Health team, representing Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth. The...

Nunes honored for commitment to School Committee, community

Veteran School Committee member John Nunes received a lifetime achievement award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees for his 31 years of service on the committee and for his community efforts, School Committee members reported at...

Dartmouth High student honored as National Merit semi-finalist

Dartmouth High School senior Jack Kertscher has earned the rare accomplishment of being one of only 344 students from across the state to be named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The honor, which is based on the Preliminary...

Select Board approves new precinct plan

Some Dartmouth voters will be casting their ballots from new precinct locations next spring. The Select Board Monday unanimously approved to redraw the voting precincts, as required by law. District lines must be redrawn every ten years following...

Move of historic North Dartmouth Library in question

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The movement of the old North Dartmouth Library to the Council on Aging on Dartmouth Street will have to wait for the time being, as town officials expressed concerns over potential damage to the historic building. At an Oct. 18 meeting, Select...

Town launches site to boost engagement

The town has launched a website in an effort to engage the community, with information provided directly from town officials. The site, engagedartmouth.org, provides residents with information on town issues and a chance to interact, said...

Town arranged for past Bliss Corner dumping with New Bedford, documents show

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Dartmouth officials willingly approved the dumping of hazardous materials in Bliss Corner during the 1950s, according to archived Board of Health minutes. Throughout the decade, the documents show the board regularly allowed the City of New Bedford...

Craft fair supports area veterans

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Laughter and deals were plentiful at the VFW on Oct. 16, as the Auxiliary held a craft fair and bake sale to help raise funds for various veterans programs in the region. “It’s been pretty good, people have been in all day,” said Auxiliary President...

Fall family fun comes to Round the Bend farm

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Fall is in full swing at Round the Bend Farm. Even with temperatures more reminiscent of the summer, the farm welcomed families with seasonal produce such as squash and hayride tours along the property Saturday as part of its monthly Open Farm Days...

Flu shot clinic Oct. 29

A flu vaccination clinic sponsored by the Board of Health will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at the Dartmouth Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth St. Those attending are asked to wear a short sleeve shirt to expedite the process. There will...

Mothers unite to develop Facebook page, family festival

What started as an online effort to bring local mothers together has morphed into an in-person family fall festival that organizers hope will further unite the community. The inaugural festival will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 outside...

Trail run, walk celebrates DNRT’s 50th birthday

In celebration of its 50th birthday, The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is hosting a virtual trail race in November. Participants can run or walk three different 5K courses: Destruction Brook Woods, Ridge Hill Reserve and Frank Knowles/Little...

Covid spikes in Dartmouth’s schools, cases lower overall in town

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For the third week in a row, new cases of Covid-19 are on the decline in town, but cases in Dartmouth’s schools are on the rise following the holiday weekend. The state’s Department of Public health confirmed 136 cases in Dartmouth over the past two...

Fall gathering, open house Oct. 17 at St. Peter’s

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St., is hosting a fall gathering and open house Sunday, Oct. 17. There will be an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a complimentary picnic. Information will be available about the various ministries and...

Don’t get reeled in by fake news, speakers tell audience

So-called fake news can have a real purpose: To sow discord and weaken democracy, two Bristol Community College researchers said Wednesday, Oct. 13 during a presentation at Southworth Library. Americans are bombarded with misinformation, much of it...

Hazardous Waste Day is Oct. 30

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The next household hazardous waste collection day for Dartmouth residents will be on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford. ID is required. Households only; no businesses, schools,...

Bliss Corner cleanup scheduled to start later this month

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The process of cleaning up toxic soil surrounding five Bliss Corner properties will begin later this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced. Workers will be at the five sites starting in late October to evaluate and prepare...

Drainage pipe placement likely source of leaks, architect says

A drainage pipe installed about a foot higher than it should have been is the likely culprit for leaks that continue to plague the new North Dartmouth library branch, the project architect told members of the Library Building Committee at their Oct...

Road reconstruction announced

The Dartmouth Department of Public Works will be reconstructing portions of Potomska Road from Oct. 18 through Nov. 12. The work will be done from 7 a.m. to 5 a.m. Reconstruction will take place on Potomska Road from Rock O’Dundee Road to Little...

Here’s what coming up at Fall Town Meeting next week

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B ody cameras for the police department, additions to Dias Landing, and pay increases for town lifeguards will be voted on when Fall Town Meeting convenes virtually on Oct 19. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Town Meeting members,...

Nero’s Law, providing emergency help to K9 officers, advances

Legislation that allows injured K9 officers to receive emergency treatment and transportation will advance to the Senate after being approved Tuesday by the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Senate bill 1606, also known as Nero...

Dartmouth intersection among 20 worst in area

Three Dartmouth intersections have been named among the top 100 most dangerous in southeastern Massachusetts, including one that ranked in the top 20. The intersection of State Road and Faunce Corner Road/Old Westport Road placed 18th on the list,...

Documents show past town officials were aware of Bliss Corner dumpings

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Town officials had been alerted from various sources about ongoing dumping in Bliss Corner and its potential health hazards as early as the 1940s, according to records. Although the town has rejected liability for the dumping of hazardous materials...

Scary stuff: These Halloween yards are to die for

We asked readers to scare up some Halloween fun and, like that nice neighbor who hands out extra-large chocolate bars, you delivered! Your response to our call for decorations was a treat for us and, we hope, for all our readers. On Azalea Drive, an...

UPDATED: Seven Dartmouth runners cross marathon finish line

Seven Dartmouth runners wound their way through the classic 26-mile Boston Marathon Monday, Oct. 11. The internationally recognized event was rescheduled from its traditional Patriots Day date this year because of the pandemic. The runners from...

New Eagle Scouts take flight

Thanks to their hard work and dedication, and on the wings of their families and communities, Aiden Amaral and Zachary Joubert have soared to the highest ranking in Boy Scouting. The two Dartmouth residents, both members of Dartmouth Troop 74,...

Third graders sell cookies to buy books for DeMello School

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The library at DeMello School will see a big selection of new books thanks to a couple of smart cookies and their bake sale in Padanaram. Wanting to help their fellow students have more access to newer reading material, eight-year-olds Emma Horgan...

Hotspots to be available for Dartmouth library users

Dartmouth libraries will have 15 mobile hotspots available for lending as part of a statewide program to “close the digital equity gap” by making the devices available through public libraries, Director of Libraries Lynne Antunes said. Five new T-...

St. Peter’s Church receives funding from SouthCoast Foundation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Dartmouth has received $6,500 from the SouthCoast Community Foundation as part of a nearly half-million dollar grant to 39 nonprofits across southeastern Massachusetts. The funding will help support The Bridge, a...

Flu shots available at Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop has flu shots available at its more than 200 pharmacy locations across the Northeast, including its location at 25 Faunce Corner Road. The Centers for Disease Control is urging everyone six months and older to receive a flu...

Hay rides among highlights of Open Farm Day

Hay rides and a workshop about tick-borne illnesses will be part of the next Open Farm Day, to be held Oct. 16 at Round the Bend Farm, 92 Allens Neck Road. Hayride tours are available at 10 a.m. and noon. The tour includes the barnyard and gardens...

Trash collection delayed, town offices closed for Columbus Day

Town offices are closed Monday, Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day. Residential collection of solid waste and recycling will be delayed by one day. The transfer station will be open during normal hours on Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p...

Covid cases decline as vaccinations rise

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For the second week in a row, new cases of Covid-19 are on the decline in Dartmouth. The state’s Department of Public health confirmed 145 cases in Dartmouth over the past two weeks — down from the 153 in the state’s previous weekly report...

Craft fair honors late firefighter Ryan Ferreira

The fifth annual memorial craft fair in memory of Dartmouth firefighter/paramedic Ryan A. Ferreira will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at the gymnasium at Dartmouth Middle School, 366 Slocum Road. More than 70 crafters and vendors...

Dartmouth detective’s information leads to fentanyl sentences

The leader and a top lieutenant of a major New Bedford area fentanyl trafficking ring have been sentenced to state prison following a lengthy investigation that began with a Dartmouth Police detective, according to Bristol County District Attorney...

We want to see your Halloween decorations!

Calling all yahds, calling all yahds…. Is your yard especially spooky this time of year? Do neighbors cower in fright? Or howl in good fun? We are looking to scare up a cool photo collection of Halloween decorated yards in Dartmouth to give our...

Grange honors community residents, organizations

The Dartmouth Grange honored individuals and organizations that made a positive difference with the presentation of the Annual Community Citizen Awards for 2020 and 2021. The awards, which were presented at a ceremony Oct. 5 at the Dartmouth Grange...

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