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Opinion: Why can't Dartmouth afford nice things?

To the Editor: The schools need more money, the waste treatment plant is at capacity and needs to be expanded, our water system can't meet demand, the roads and streets are…

Opinion: This is not who we are, Representative Mike Johnson?

To the Editor: In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk the words of House Speaker Johnson to say “this is not who we are” has to be one of the most…

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Opinion: An honest mistake – I hope

To the editor: Years ago, a chair vanished from my front yard. Not just any chair — a rather dignified wingback that was destined for a Boston apartment. We left it outside for friends to pick up, stepped inside for a moment, and — poof — it was...

Opinion: Contaminated waters need better signage and public notice

To the editor: Since July 1, the Dartmouth Board of Health has declared the creek that lies on and adjacent to Round Hill Beach off-limits due to fecal coliform counts substantially over the acceptable limits. However, but for one small sign on...

Opinion: Don’t forget the value of Dartmouth’s open spaces, agricultural land

To the editor: The town planner/planning board has asked for input on the type of housing citizens prefer. To me that is ignoring the more important issue. There is no question that more housing is needed. Other important questions are: Where to put...

Opinion: A thank you to Town Meeting

To the Editor: I would like to commend Town Meeting, and all that participated in the meeting. Perhaps, what pleased me most about the Spring 2025 Town Meeting was the stark contrast of our debate locally versus the dumpster fire of our national...

Opinion: Voting against the license to carry exclusion

To the Editor: There is an important warrant article that will be taken up at the June 3, 2025, Town Meeting. If more residents knew about it, I would refer to it as “controversial” given the differences of opinion about guns, gun laws, and gun...

Opinion: McDonald’s comments lack elements of genuine apology

To the Editor: Here’s my take on Select Board member Shawn McDonald’s apology. What he actually apologized for:McDonald offered an extremely limited apology for his "tone," "verbiage," and "demeanor" — essentially apologizing only for “how” he said...

Opinion: Will the Select Board defend governance structure or enable its erosion?

To the Editor: The recent behavior of Select Board member Shawn McDonald at the May 5th meeting, see Dartmouth TV’s broadcast of the meeting on YouTube, should deeply concern all Dartmouth residents who value accountable government. When McDonald...

Opinion: DNRT works to manage influx of Parson Reserve visitors

To the Editor: DNRT would like to thank everyone for joining us during an unprecedented daffodil season at Parsons Reserve. When social media was becoming a part of almost everyone’s life around 15 years ago, the Parsons secret got out....