Matthew Ferreira

2 weeks ago | southcoasttoday.com | Matthew Ferreira

Sailmaker Sperry Sails is nearing its 50th year in business, and its 5,000th sail made. As an independent sail loft, it focuses on customer experience and high-quality materials. DARTMOUTH — Sperry Sails has been in business coming up on 50 years. And while that is an achievement in itself, company president Ben Sperry said he predicts the year to come will bring another milestone that will be quite fitting for the occasion.

3 weeks ago | southcoasttoday.com | Matthew Ferreira

Dartmouth Town Meeting was held June 3. A measure to prohibit camping on public property, seen as a way to ban homeless camps, failed. Voters rejected an attempt to exempt municipal buildings from a statewide ban on firearms. The $55.4M school budget passed, but without amendments that would have increased it.

3 weeks ago | southcoasttoday.com | Matthew Ferreira

Westport's Climate Resiliency Committee has been considering the effects of climate change on the town since 2021. Experts at UMass Dartmouth from different departments are working with the committee. UMD experts say Westport is a key player in the local "blue economy" and representative of the area.

1 month ago | southcoasttoday.com | Matthew Ferreira

Dartmouth Town Meeting is scheduled for June 3 at 9 a.m. at Dartmouth High School. Among the items on the warrant is a bylaw that would regulate unauthorized public camping. Another item on the warrant would exempt town-owned buildings from a state law that prohibits guns from being carried inside.

1 month ago | southcoasttoday.com | Matthew Ferreira

Teachers and school staff in New Bedford and Dartmouth have spoken out about contract negotiations. New Bedford teachers and staff are looking for paid family and medical leave. Dartmouth education support professionals have said their work is underpaid and undervalued.