‘Playful Parenting’ and connecting with kids
Sherborn Fire hosts second annual BallBQ
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On May 20, the Sherborn Fire Department hosted its second annual Pig Roast BallBQ at the Sherborn Community Center. From 6 to 10 p.m., Sherborn residents were invited to join the Fire Department for a night of music, drinks, delicious food, and socializing.
The Department used to host a Firefighter’s...
Sherborn Genealogy Club helps construct family trees
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Repoter
In a country of immigrants, the question “Where are you from?” comes up almost every time we encounter a new person. The Genealogy Club is filled with people who are committed to answering that question with the most specifics possible.
Meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m....
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Students head to DI Globals
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Three Dover Sherborn Destination Imagination teams took top honors at the Massachusetts state competition last month at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and are advancing to the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals Competition held in Knoxville, TN, on Memorial Day weekend. Global Finals is the culminating event of every Destination Imagination season. DI teams that...
Tatu Mianzi set to thrill Historical Society
The Dover Historical Society’s annual Garden Party will be held on Sunday, June 4. This year, it will feature a concert by Dover’s own family string trio, Tatu Mianzi. Mother Susan Reed, and her two teenage daughters, Allie and Kate, will perform in the Fisher Barn from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
“Tatu Mianzi” is Swahili...
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New England’s most famous feuds explored
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
New Englanders are famous for a variety of things, including but not limited to our clam chowder, our driving, our fervent and arduous love for all of our sports teams, and now, our long-standing ability to hold a grudge. Ted Reinstein, a journalist and reporter for Chronicle, wrote his...
Dover Library hosts DIY Hour
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The end of the school year is in sight, which means not only is the summer rapidly approaching, but the pressures of school are coming to a climax before vacation is upon us.
The Dover Library is always there to support children in the area. One of the ways...
Sherborn Library hosts fairy garden workshop
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the onset of spring, the more fanciful members of the community start thinking about such things as the prospect of fairies. On April 4, the Sherborn Public Library showed its own whimsical nature by inviting kids and parents alike to join them in the making of fairy gardens....
Dover’s Seth Novitch an Eagle Scout
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Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1 Dover, celebrated Seth Novitch’s Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, April 30. Seth recently completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout and received his Eagle award at the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at the Dover Church on 17 Springdale Ave.
In order to achieve...
Beers for Books more than a fundraiser
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On April 27, the basement of the American Legion was bustling with activity. The sounds of a live band reverberated through the walls, while the vague chatter of people having a great time were just about audible above the drums. Inside, all of this merriment was due to the...
Dover explores water conservation
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, Aril 26, the Friends of the Dover Council on Aging hosted the first of a series of four Lifetime Learning classes surrounding the topic of water. The overall series is “The Importance of Water Conservation: Are Our Wells Still Viable?” This first lecture was called “Your Drinking...
Sixth grader Kendall takes equestrian honors
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Taylor Kendall, a sixth grade student at Dover Sherborn Middle School, competed in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat National Finals on April 21 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. Taylor rides on the Middle School IEA team at August Farm in Holliston, coached by Dani White. This is Taylor’s first...
Farmers for a day in Dover
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When April Vacation rolls around, local venues gear up to offer crafts, new experiences, and captivating activities. While Powisset Farm in Dover has always offered a variety of enticing programs, they offered something brand new this year: Farmer for a Day. Monday through Friday, kids ages seven to ten...
Big Ryan’s Tall Tales bring big laughs
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
April Vacation can be one of the best weeks of the spring. Students have the chance to take a break, hang out outdoors, and take a good rest before getting ready for the school year’s home-stretch. However, while the sun shone spectacularly for part of this year’s vacation, there...
International Night coming to Chickering
On April 28th from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Chickering Elementary School will celebrate it’s annual International Night, an event that began four years ago and has become a tradition in our community. Parents, children, grandparents, friends and Dover residents are all invited to share and celebrate our cultures together.
Last year, 28 countries were represented in this celebration....
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Elm Bank ribbon-cutting on May 14
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society will celebrate Mother’s Day with the grand opening of its newly-constructed and donated Hartley Botanic Victorian Lodge. The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 14.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be open for families to enjoy, including the newly-renovated Weezie’s Garden for Children. Moms will receive...
DSMS spring plays find new home
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The Dover Sherborn Middle School spring plays were off to a great start. Three Dover-Sherborn High School students had signed on to be the directors, three plays were chosen, auditions were held, the cast lists were established, and rehearsals had begun. However, they had one big obstacle – they had nowhere to perform.
The...
Jeffrey Raider awarded by CRS
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Charles River School alumni, parents and faculty gathered last week to present Jeffrey Raider ‘95, entrepreneur and co-founder of Warby Parker and Harry’s, with this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
In 2010, Jeff founded Warby Parker, creating a company that offers designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while also leading the way for socially-conscious businesses;...
DS High School hosts Seminar Day
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, April 12, Dover-Sherborn High School held its first Seminar Day in eight years. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to hear over 50 different speakers touching on almost every subject imaginable.
“The idea is just basically to give the kids an opportunity to attend workshop seminars...
DSMS hosts annual Raiders Rock
