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Monthly Archives: August 2017

Refurbished tennis courts open

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The tennis courts at Metacomet Park have been completely resurfaced over the past three weeks. The courts officially re-opened for play on Friday. The work, completed by East Coast Sealcoating, including repair of all the cracks around the playing surface and the perimeter of the courts. After the cracks were filled, they were grinded...
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William Johnson granted a wish

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Medfield’s William Johnson has recently returned from a Make-A-Wish trip to see the World Cup of Power Soccer being played in Kissimmee, FL and take in the World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios down the street. The Make-A-Wish team from MA/RI sent the Johnsons to stay at a private villa at the...
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Sherborn’s sand sculpture spectacular

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By Mary Kate Nolan Hometown Weekly Intern Childish squeals of delight and urgent whispers of last-minute planning could be heard over the splashing of water at Farm Pond in Sherborn last weekend. Families and friends came together on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to do something remarkable: to build a sand sculpture with their...
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Peck, Herman lead NEFC to national title

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In September of 2016, local youth soccer stars Maddi Peck of Westwood and Rachel Herman of Dover and their club team, New England Football Club (NEFC), set a goal to get to the finals of the 2017 national tournament. Ten months later, Peck and Herman not only met...
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Dover musician and storyteller performs concert

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Susan Reed, a Dover resident and nationally recognized singer and storyteller, performed a family concert in the heart of Dover at the Town Library on July 26. Reed has brought her collection of string instruments, captivating voice, and her bright spirit to children and families worldwide. She performs frequently...
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Dover Town Library’s ‘Crafternoon’ heads outdoors

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter After several rainy days, the sun finally came out of hiding behind the clouds to lend its rays to the Dover Town Library’s “Crafternoon.” For the third Wednesday in a row, the library has hosted a craft-filled afternoon for visitors. In previous weeks, library visitors made grass heads and...
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