Opinion

Sheriff Hodgson and the judge’s order

Despite Sheriff Hodgson’s self congratulatory praise and quoting from Federal Court Judge Young’s Memorandum and order of May 12th there are several salient portions of that decision that contradict the Sheriff’s interpretation and meaning of the...

On the Youth Advocate position

To the editor: I am saddened to learn that this year’s Town Meeting will, once again, be responsible to defend our need for a Youth Advocate position. Our Dartmouth Youth Advocates have provided support for the youth of our community during times of...

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Letter to the Editor: On Sheriff Hodgson and Eileen Marum

To the Editor: It is true that everyone has an opinion, and with each opinion we can probably agree to disagree, especially about Sheriff Hodgson. In full disclosure, I am not now, never have been, and probably never will be a fan or follower of the...

On ‘ICE detainees allegedly damaged facility over Covid testing dispute’

To the Editor: The sheriff is fuming and has decided he can bamboozle Bristol County residents into believing the incarcerated people caused the disruption and damage; it would not surprise me to learn that the guards, under the sheriff’s direction...

On ‘Family opens up’

To the Editor: I can understand a family fleeing New York City for their home in Dartmouth, if it could be done safely. However, to go to the home of 70 year olds is unconscionable, as is their assertion that they didn’t infect anyone else. They...

Covid-19 shines a spotlight on conditions in jails

To the Editor: Covid19 is shining a spotlight on conditions in our jails, and raising larger questions about the role of incarceration in our communities. Facing charges of severe overcrowding, D.A.s are asked to review whether prisoners are...