The 2020 Dover Town Meeting has been rescheduled for 11:00 on Monday, June 29. This year's meeting will take place on Nora Searle Field at Dover- Sherborn High School.
All attendees are required to wear face masks during the meeting, unless they have a medical reason not. Residents who...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
On May 25, George Floyd was killed while being arrested by police for paying for cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the last week, communities in all 50 states have come together to protest racism and police brutality that resulted...
During a moment of silence, the crowd took a knee.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s uncomfortable to stand in the rain. It’s far more uncomfortable to have a 200-pound man kneel on your neck for eight minutes forty-six seconds as you use your...
The Westwood Select Board have voted to postpone the 2020 Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 8. The meeting, now scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, will be held outdoors at Flahive Field at Westood High School to ensure social distancing. The meeting has a scheduled rain date for...
A group of residents has organized a vigil for Sunday at 3 p.m., with the UU Church bell to toll at 4 p.m. to mark an 8 min. 46 sec. moment of silence.
On Sunday, June 7, at 3 p.m., the community is invited to gather in solidarity with the...
The Needham Farmers Market will return on Sunday, June 14, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Safety precautions have been put in place in order to ensure the safety of everyone. Among these precautions include pre-ordering, wearing a mask, observing social distancing, paying attention to lane markings, and prohibiting reusable bags. Additionally, this...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While it’s easy to focus on how much kids are enjoying (and parents are not) their nearly three-month vacation from school, there are many special events they are missing out on. But while you’ve likely thought about graduation, prom and other events for high school...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The last two weeks have represented an extremely difficult time for our country. It should go without saying that racism and hate have no place in our country. Sadly, the murders of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor have proven that hate and...
The second virtual Townwide Master Plan forum will take place on Sunday, June 7, via Zoom from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The meeting will be streamed by Medfield TV, as well. The meeting will include a presentation and a poll with a follow-up survey in regards to the objectives, draft goals, and...
This group of friends posed for a picture.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
How long is six feet? It’s a question that didn’t seem especially hard to answer, until I came upon the signs Dover has put up to encourage social distancing all over...
Rocky Woods and Fork Factory Brook will reopen today, Thursday June 4th.
Like the other Trustees properties, visitors are expected to take proper social distancing and safety measures. Visitors are expected to wear masks when unable to social distance and are asked not to gather in groups of more...
A list of rules has been issued in a FAQ published to Sherborn's town website ahead of the reopening of the popular swim spot.
Groups will be limited to ten people per party. Visitors on the beach will be required to maintain a 12-foot space on all sides between each...
Photo courtesy of Cecilia Brooks and WHS
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
This class of 2020 has had a senior season like no other. With almost all ceremonies and proms cancelled, WPS will celebrate with cars, trucks and floats. Teachers, administrators and community members unanimously...
As spring approaches, the earth undergoes a metamorphosis. Brown and grey landscapes become tinged with green as new growth is stimulated by the promise of the warmer weather and longer days ahead. For many, now is the time to start planning for lawn and yard maintenance, new plantings and garden preparations. It is...
Soon Sherborn voters will be asked to vote in the local election. In addition to filling slots for town offices there is one very important question on the ballot. It asks voters to give up their right to elect the Town Treasurer.
The Treasurer has one of the most important...
I want to take this opportunity to thank the various churches in Medfield along with the Lee Chapel at the Medfield State Hospital for ringing their bells at Noon on Monday, Memorial Day. It was to honor and remember all those who served and have since passed.
Thank you so...
Sherborn residents have the opportunity to significantly improve the working of our town government at the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, June 23. This year’s ballot has no contested races for officials and only one question – should the Town change the office of Treasurer from elected to appointed? Last year’s Town Meeting...
I’m sure you’ve noticed the signs – dotting our yards in red and blue. You’ve also likely received an email, or four, from bright-eyed, optimistic candidates promising to improve our schools with their experience and passion. As the weather finally turns warm, there is a real race unfolding for the Dover spots on...
White people, please listen to what black people are telling us.
The brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officers has sparked anger in all who have seen it. We all want the police who were responsible to be brought to justice, but this murder and...
