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A visit to Island Park in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. About 20-30 minutes away depending o traffic. Photo by Scott Sylvia...
10/18/2026

A visit to Island Park in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. About 20-30 minutes away depending o traffic. Photo by Scott Sylvia.

"Dartmouth to Host Hidden in Plain Sight Community Education Event Dartmouth, MA, October 16, 2026 – Parents, caregivers...
10/16/2026

"Dartmouth to Host Hidden in Plain Sight Community Education Event

Dartmouth, MA, October 16, 2026 – Parents, caregivers, and community members are invited to attend a free “Hidden in Plain Sight” community event on Thursday, November 5, at 6:00pm at the North Branch Library, located at 211 Cross Road in Dartmouth. The interactive presentation will help adults recognize items that may be used by young people to conceal alcohol, va**ng products, substances, or other items associated with risky behaviors.

About Hidden in Plain Sight
During the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to walk through a mock teen bedroom and see if they can identify everyday objects that may serve a different purpose than they appear to. Following the interactive activity, facilitators will review the hidden items and discuss what parents and caregivers should know.

The presentation will also cover current trends, potential warning signs, strategies for having open and productive conversations with young people, and resources available to families who have questions or concerns.

The goal of “Hidden in Plain Sight” is to increase awareness and provide adults with practical information and tools to support the young people in their lives. The presentation is not intended to encourage parents to search their children’s belongings, but rather to help adults become more informed and confident in recognizing potential concerns and starting meaningful conversations.

The presentation will be facilitated by Deloris Joseph, Youth Advocate, and Rachel Dzialo, Substance Use Program Coordinator, in partnership with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County. Representatives from the Children’s Advocacy Center will also be available to share additional information and resources for parents, caregivers, and families.

More Information
The event is free and open to all adults in the community. Pre-registration is required and can be completed by visiting dartmouthma.gov. For more information, please contact Youth Advocate, Deloris Joseph, at [email protected] or call 508-910-1851."

"Sunrise over the Slocum River." Photo by Scott Sylvia.
10/16/2026

"Sunrise over the Slocum River." Photo by Scott Sylvia.

🍂 Looking for something fun to do this weekend on the South Coast?October 16–18 is bringing a great mix of local events,...
10/15/2026

🍂 Looking for something fun to do this weekend on the South Coast?

October 16–18 is bringing a great mix of local events, live music, Halloween fun, history, and culture to Dartmouth and New Bedford!

Here are five things worth checking out:

🥁 Wampanoag Experience Powwow & Open Farm Day at Round the Bend Farm

👻 Ghosts & Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Dartmouth North Branch Library

🎃 Boo at the Zoo at Buttonwood Park Zoo

🎬 Hitchcock's The Lodger with live organ music at the Zeiterion

🎶 Live Music with Better Than Nothin at Ying Dynasty

Most activities are free or under $25 per person, making it easy to get out and enjoy what our local communities have to offer.

🌤️ A quick weather note: Friday looks wet and windy, Saturday will be chilly and breezy, and Sunday looks like the best day to enjoy the outdoors.

Check out the graphic for event details and a suggested weekend itinerary!

Know of another great event happening this weekend? Share it in the comments so everyone can enjoy it!

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10/14/2026

This was sent to us by Daniel Rodrigues:

"DARTMOUTH RESIDENTS APPEAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
280-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX

Claim Zoning Board of Appeals Failed to Protect Abutting Homes and
Health & Safety of Neighbors

DARTMOUTH, MA — A group of Dartmouth homeowners residing on Hathaway Road, Eisenhower Street, and Kennedy Street has filed an appeal of the Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) approval of a 280-unit Chapter 40B apartment complex on Hathaway Road. The appeal states that the ZBA waived approximately 25 key provisions that were meant to protect abutting homes and failed to take steps to protect the health and safety of neighbors.

Specifically, the project includes inadequate landscaping buffers, parking setbacks and lighting mitigation to protect abutting homes. Also, the ZBA and its peer reviewers were unable to review materials that would determine whether the project would harm residents’ health and safety including a stormwater report, the structural design of the retaining walls, drainage plans and artificial light.

In addition, the plan doesn’t call for any traffic mitigation at the unsignalized intersection of Route 6 and Hathaway because it is eventually scheduled to be signalized. This intersection is one of the most dangerous intersections in Southeastern Massachusetts and currently has a Level of Service of F at various points.

The project consists of six buildings which are four and five stories tall on approximately 113 acres zoned for single family homes. Twenty-five percent of the units are restricted to households earning no more than 80% of area median income.

“While Chapter 40B permits zoning boards to override local bylaws for affordable housing, it does not allow a board to abdicate its responsibility to neighbors,” said Daniel Rodrigues. “We all support affordable housing but not by putting the health and safety of residents at risk. This project should be denied and reevaluated.”

"The sunset was so pretty! I hope you like it!" Photo by Jennifer Rivas.
10/14/2026

"The sunset was so pretty! I hope you like it!" Photo by Jennifer Rivas.

10/14/2026

Week 5 is in the books! Last show before our two week hiatus. Bills/Rams give us a classic Monday night football game, Drake "Drake Maye" Maye is back, the Chargers are officially dead, Tua is up to his old tricks, Nascar delivers an insanely good race and even wilder finish, all that plus your calls!

774-992-8702

10/12/2026

"Anyone know if Darmouth Orchard is still in operation for apple picking? page hasn't posted in over 5 years."-Sue.

Sunset. Photo by Scott Sylvia.
10/12/2026

Sunset. Photo by Scott Sylvia.

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