Dartmouth High Grad Donates to Launch Turning Point USA Chapter

Since Charlie Kirk's assassination on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, and a vow from his widow, Erika Kirk, to carry on with her late husband's work, there have been nearly 54,000 requests for information about forming Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters in high schools and colleges across America.

Dartmouth High Graduate Pledges $3K to Launch Turning Point USA Chapter

A 1974 graduate of Dartmouth High School has offered to donate money to launch a chapter at his alma mater.

"I like what Turning Point USA represents," said Tony Luizinho, a former member of the Dartmouth High School Band, who now lives in Ormond Beach, Florida.

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Luizinho had multiple local business ventures on the SouthCoast, including Factory of Terror in Fall RIver.

"I just want to make a $3,000 donation to Dartmouth High School's first chapter of Turning Point USA," Luizinho said. "I just like what they stand for."

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Luizinho is urging "leaders" at Dartmouth High School to contact Turning Point USA to get started. TPUSA has an online form for those interested in starting a local chapter.

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Local Politician Joe Pires Supports Tri-Town TPUSA Expansion

Local businessman and politician Joe Pires responded to Luizinho's challenge for others in the area to follow his lead by working to establish local TPUSA chapters. Pires said he will explore the idea in the Tri-Town area that consists of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett.

Luizinho Says Small Donations Can Help Start TPUSA Chapters

Luizinho said he wants to "make a statement" by donating $3,000, but says others can "start it with $500 or $100" or whatever they have.

Luizinho said he likes what Charlie Kirk stood for, "his message and grounded principles." He said TPUSA can "fill a void in the souls" of kids with little to do other than "go on the wrong road, the slippery slope."

Anyone interested in working with Luizinho to establish a TPUSA chapter at Dartmouth High School can email him at tonypga555@gmail.com.

Dartmouth's History Trail Display Inside the Town Hall

Located inside Dartmouth Town Hall is an interactive display that traces the town's history, with everything from its Wampanoag roots to colonial and Quaker settlements to Round Hill's legacy and the magic of Lincoln Park. Take a look at some of the features of this invaluable resource.

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Dartmouth's Camp Paradise

The former Camp Paradise site in Dartmouth will soon be turned into new nature trails. Here's one last look at what remains of the camp before it is removed to clear the area for the new trails.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property before it opens to the public. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

Gallery Credit: Barry Richard

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