Polo in the Country on Sept. 10
Stony Brook reopens boardwalk for autumn
Stony Brook, a wildlife sanctuary administered by the National Audubon Society and located in nearby Norfolk, MA, has reopened its boardwalk just in time for the beginning of autumn. The boardwalk, which had been out of commission due to reconstruction since the beginning of summer, was officially christened on Saturday, August 26, with a ribbon-cutting...
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Library renovation project pushes onward
Summer is often a time when members of the Sherborn community enjoy beautiful weather in their backyards or slip away for a restful vacation. This summer, there has not been much rest for the Library Building Committee or the team working to stay on top of the town’s important Sherborn Library project.
Ledge removal work was...
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Nora Searle Fun Run coming soon
The fourth annual Nora Searle Memorial Fun Run to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be held on Sunday, October 1, rain or shine. With an 8:00 a.m. start at the Pine Hill Elementary School in Sherborn, the Fun Run will finish at the Dover-Sherborn Regional Schools athletic fields, in Dover. The 4.02-mile Fun Run winds...
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Dover Days set for September 9
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Friends and neighbors are gearing up for Dover Days on the Town Green on September 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Dover PTO planning committee has been hard at work preparing a fun day for all, with plenty of games and great prizes. There will be old favorites - Connect4, Wheel of...
Unity Farm hosting Garden Club meeting
The Boggestow Garden Club of Sherborn has invited the community to join them at their September 5 meeting, which will take place at Unity Farm and Sanctuary at 17 Unity Lane in Sherborn. Participants will be given a guided tour of this new and expanding farm and the sanctuary where aging ponies and other animals...
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Dover Town Library hosts unique ‘Crafternoon’
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As the summer is winding down, most families are trying to squeeze in one last trip out of town before school starts up again. Luckily for those who are staying local for the last few weeks of vacation, the Dover Town Library is keeping them busy. August 16’s “Crafternoon”...
Sherborn’s open mic night strikes a chord
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By Mary Kate Nolan
Hometown Weekly Intern
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Dover Library hosts origami crafts
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
How is it that dozens of animals, shapes, and everyday objects could be constructed with just one piece of paper?
The Dover Town Library’s “Crafternoon” gave visitors the opportunity to learn the Japanese art of paper folding, origami, to create a wealth of paper creations. The Community Room at the...
Summer Brewfest set for September 9
The Sherborn Business Association will host the 5th Annual Summer Brewfest on Friday, September 9 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at The Heritage of Sherborn. A number of new local breweries, such as Start Line Brewing Company and Greater Good Imperial Brewing, are joining this year along with repeat local favorites such as Jack's Abby, which has supported Brewfest from the...
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Lifetime Learning to feature ukulele class
The Dover Lifetime Learning Program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Council on Aging, is offering a fun music class again this September, as Daniel Metraux is set to teach basic ukulele in two eight-week sessions at the Caryl Community Center.
Playing music keeps brains active, improves coordination, and lifts the mood. Many...
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Library Crawl brings visitors running
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 1, a Library Crawl challenged library fanatics to visit 12 different area libraries, including the Dover Town Library, Sherborn Library, and the Wellesley Free Library and its separate branches. The Library Crawl, meant as a self-guided tour of local libraries, also acted as a scavenger hunt.
Each...
‘Anne of Green Gables’ coming to DS
On their 10th Anniversary, the Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama Program will proudly present “Anne of Green Gables - The Musical.” With a cast of middle and high school thespians, this classic tale is infused with heartwarming, funny songs and dance. Performances will be held at the Sherborn Community Center on August 23, 24, 25, and 27...
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Storytelling meets engineering in Dover
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On August 3, the Dover Town Library hosted a Storybook Engineering event, during which visitors were challenged to build a chair suitable for Baby Bear from the popular fairytale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”
Liz, the Storybook Engineering instructor, told a modern day version of “Goldilocks” with prosody, keeping the...
DS baseball hosting August golf tournament
The Dover Sherborn High School baseball team, 2017 Eastern Mass Division 3 Champions, are inviting the public to participate in a scramble style golf tournament. The team will be hosting the tournament to raise funds for the high school baseball program.
The tournament will begin on Friday, August 11, at Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston, with...
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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...
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...
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...
First female firefighter paved way for progress
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The phrase “glass ceiling” has been in use quite often lately, especially with the last election. However, years before breaking the glass ceiling meant having a female candidate for president, there were glass ceilings breaking every day in ways that may have been overlooked.
Renee Foster broke her own...
Exhibit combines love of art, horses
