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Young boy dies after medical distress at Jones Beach

A 9-year-old boy from Pawtucket, RI, died Sunday night after experiencing medical distress on Jones Beach in Dartmouth, announced Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III. Dartmouth Police and EMS responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m....

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...

Six months in, new planning director hopes to do his part for Dartmouth

When it comes to understanding the layout and rhythm of Dartmouth, new Planning Director Dan Gioiosa has more than a professional perspective as for much of his life, he’s lived it. “I know the area pretty well from having been here so long,” he...

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 trip is part...

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 year’s...

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...

Dartmouth student recognized as ‘most improved’

Dartmouth High School senior McKenzie Pelletier has been named the recipient of the 2025 Maryada Award for Most Improved, an honor recognizing her academic growth, perseverance and commitment to her future. Pelletier, who plans to study Diagnostic...

Five students awarded by Dartmouth Rotary Club

The Dartmouth Rotary Club recently held its 2026 Installation of Officers and annual Service Above Self Awards ceremony, celebrating student leaders who have made a lasting impact through service and dedication to their communities. Five local...

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...

How self-love became the passion of Dartmouth’s ‘Miss Blue Hills’

High heels at dawn may be an unusual alarm clock, but for Dartmouth’s Kercheena Pamphile, it’s part of the routine. “I am walking in my heels 24/7. My siblings hate me,” she said with a laugh, noting the click-clacking of the shoes around the house...

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...

Bubbles, buses and bittersweet goodbyes: Dartmouth students are out for the summer

The air outside DeMello Elementary shimmered with soap bubbles and summer anticipation as the final school bell of the year buzzed on Friday, June 13, marking the end of the school year for Dartmouth Public Schools. Students spilled out of the...

Recent Dartmouth High graduate killed in single car crash

Fourteen days after graduating Dartmouth High School, Nikoles Joseph, 18, was killed in a single car crash on Russells Mills Road Sunday night, June 15. Responding to the area near Cumberland Farms around 9:30 p.m., Dartmouth Police discovered the...

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...

Dartmouth Middle School graduates are moving up

Rows of chairs sat filled with students dressed up in their finest outfits as eager family members buzzed in the bleachers at the Dartmouth Memorial Stadium. Dartmouth Middle School held its 56th annual graduation Thursday, June 12. The current...

Six Dartmouth students graduate from Bristol Aggie

Grad caps were flying Wednesday, May 28 as Bristol County Agricultural High School, located in Dighton, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025, including six who hail from right here in Dartmouth. Aiden Andre, Aubrey Butler, Angelina...

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...