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Arrest made in $86,500 fraud case following reverse sting operation

An arrest was made following a reserve sting operation conducted by Dartmouth Police and an agent from the FBI after a resident reported being scammed out of $86,500. Arman Verma, 21, of Queens now faces charges for attempting to commit a crime of...

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...

Science sparks wonder at Quinn Elementary with visit from 'Wizard' Hagerman

A fireproof towel, floating beach balls, fog rings and a styrofoam goo-covered ball three decades old — these were just a few of the experiments that dazzled Quinn Elementary School students Monday, June 2 during a visit from Hagerman the Wizard....

Grant helps Dartmouth Police prioritize heart health

Dartmouth has received a $25,000 grant to support the health and wellness of its first responders, thanks to a new initiative by the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association Health Benefits Trust. The funding comes from the association's...

Dartmouth legacies among those honored by Bishop Stang

Eight Bishop Stang High School legacies were celebrated earlier this year in the school’s inaugural Maroon & Gray Soirée and many of these community-driven individuals have made their mark right here in Dartmouth. The event, which drew more than 300...

Celebrating sacrifice and achievement with the Class of 2025

Not everyone gets this opportunity, said Jhoan Valdez, diploma in hand, as a crowd poured onto the field of Dartmouth Memorial Stadium to celebrate the newly graduated Class of 2025. He and Asante Aurora were among the few who graduated from...

Sun sets on the Class of 2025

After an evening of ice cream, frisbee and fun, the sun has set on the Class of 2025’s final day as high schoolers. The soon-to-be graduates celebrated their accomplishments together at Apponagansett Park Saturday, May 31 — just before their...

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...

Four Dartmouth students named to GNBVT top 10

Graduation is just around the corner for Dartmouth high schoolers, including the four who are looking to graduate among the top of their class from Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School on Friday, June 6. Taking the third spot in the...

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,...

Dartmouth man faces charges following double-fatal car accident

A Westport couple was killed in a head-on accident Sunday, May 25 after a Dartmouth man allegedly crossed the double yellow around 422 Old Westport Road. Dartmouth’s Phillip Morris, 63, is now facing two counts of Motor Vehicle Homicide by negligent...

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...

Dartmouth resident’s story spans the arc of special education

In November, Adam Howland turned 50 — the same age as modern special education in the United States. Born just before Congress passed the landmark Education for All Handicapped Children Act, Adam’s life has grown alongside the evolution of special...

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...

Nearly 1,900 graduate from UMass Dartmouth after four commencements

The approximately 1,900 students anticipated to receive undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and law degrees from UMass Dartmouth this year celebrated their achievements across four commencement ceremonies May 15 and 16. For Chancellor Mark A. Fuller,...

‘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...

Dartmouth man arrested after several reports of lewd behavior at public park

A Dartmouth man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself to police at Harry Reynold’s Park on Old Fall River Road Saturday, May 10. After receiving several reports of “acts of lewdness” and individuals exposing themselves on the park’s...

Westport man faces serious injuries after motorcycle crash

A 70-year-old Westport man has sustained possible life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle accident in the area of 415 Division Road Tuesday, May 13. Dartmouth Police said officers responded to the scene just before 12 p.m. and transported the...

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...

Veteran-led golf facility aims to build community in Dartmouth

Fairhaven’s Soucy family is teeing up to bring a new world of golf to 127 Faunce Corner Road. This June, Normand Soucy, along with his wife Ann-Marie and son Garrett, will be opening Golf VX Boston, a golf entertainment facility centered around six...

Media students receive honorable mention in New England contest

As a freshman, Ben Smith found himself cut from the basketball team. A lover of sports, he was distraught, but his mother encouraged him to pursue his second passion: media. Knowing he wanted to pursue broadcasting for a career, Smith joined the...

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...

Unity and kindness take center stage at Dartmouth High

From leis and live music to interactive booths and a pledge against hate, Dartmouth High School’s annual Day of Kindness brought students together Friday, May 2, to promote unity, respect and compassion. Hosted by the school’s Black Student Union...

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...

Two students recognized for academic excellence

Academic excellence was celebrated at the School Committee meeting Monday night, May 5, as two students were honored with the prestigious superintendent’s award. The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic...

Sharing the Harvest Farm raises over $23,000 for food security initiatives

The Dartmouth YMCA Sharing the Harvest Community farm team exceeded their $15,000 goal for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger Sunday, May 4, raising over $23,000 for food insecurity initiatives. Soon to wrap up its seventh year fundraising, 60% of the...

Racing toward inclusion: Theresa Street raises $12,000

Through the streets of Padanaram, 200 ran for inclusion. It was the fourth annual Theresa Street Harbor Run 5k and participants raised close to $12,000 for Dartmouth and New Bedford’s unified programs Saturday, May 3. Last year, the money raised...

Almost 230 students make honor roll at the middle school

At Dartmouth Middle School 229 students made the honor roll for the second term of the 2024-25 school year. Grade 6 Jazzlyn Alves, Max Beattie, Cameron Briggs, Sophia Brizida, James-Kenneth Candeias, Ethan Charest, Kyle Chaves, Adriana deBarros,...

Dartmouth Police unveil department’s first all-electric cruiser

Dartmouth continues to bleed green as the police department takes another step toward sustainability with its first all-electric cruiser. A 2025 Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle equipped with the Police Pursuit Vehicle package, the department...

Seven students bring home accolades in SkillsUSA district competition

From woodworking to video production, Dartmouth students at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech demonstrated their technical skills and earned top honors at the SkillsUSA District 1 Competition held Feb. 28. The event brought together students from...

DCTV wins awards across four categories

Dartmouth Community Media took home multiple accolades at the 16th Annual Nor’Easter Awards back in December, where its contributions to community media were recognized with awards in four categories, including first place in the “Overall Excellence...

Updated: UMass Dartmouth sees seven international students reinstated

Seven visas at UMass Dartmouth were revoked in April by the federal government, but their status has since been reinstated on the Student and Exchange Visitor Information Systems database, according to Ryan Merill, assistant vice chancellor of...

‘A job well done’: The end of an era for K-Ellis Photocenter

At the entrance of K-Ellis Photocenter an exit sign hangs crooked — a remnant from the time a car plowed through the front door and insurance never fully covered the damage. The jerry-rigged fixture is almost fitting in the shop that is filled with...

Police arrest suspect involved in stolen vehicle crash

A 20-year-old man is facing charges after crashing a stolen vehicle in the area of 576 High Hill Road in Dartmouth on Saturday, April 26 after 2 p.m. After crashing the Dodge Charger, Evan Gonzalez fled on foot, but was later captured by Dartmouth...

Dartmouth welcomes back Cody Haddad as town administrator

A familiar face is returning to Dartmouth and will be taking on the town administrator position starting Monday, July 28. The Dartmouth Select Board voted unanimously to offer the position to Cody Haddad, current town administrator in Halifax, and...