Category Archive for "Dover-Sherborn"

Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Sweet and savory aromas filled the Powisset Farm test kitchen on Thursday, October 26, as members of both the Westwood and Dover Council on Aging joined Chef Didi Emmons in making a three-course meal with delicious fruits and vegetables. Didi, who has published several vegetarian cookbooks, prepared an afternoon with the community’s...

The Gardens at Elm Bank 2018 calendar has arrived. This beautiful calendar features images of The Gardens at Elm Bank and the Elm Bank Reservation taken by Wellesley photographer John Harmon. Each month contains advice from horticulturists intended for growers in the region - tips for gardens, lawns, houseplants, and more. The calendar makes a wonderful...

Troop 1 developing next generation of leaders

One of the most valuable things scouting offers a Boy Scout is the opportunity to be a leader. Six students from Troop 1, Dover, broadened their leadership skills by attending National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) training last summer. Four scouts out of six attended this training at Cachelot Scout Reservation at South Carver, MA, and...

Paul Steen discussing ‘Tricky Tropical Plants’

“Tricky Tropical Plants” is the title of a talk, sponsored by the Chicatabot Garden Club, on Tuesday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Dover Library, lower level. The Club’s speaker is Dr. Paul Steen, a retired internal medicine physician, software executive, and gardener for more than 50 years. He has lived in Sturbridge for...

Dover Foundation releasing 70th anniversary book

The Dover Foundation has announced the release of its 70th anniversary book. The book has been compiled to celebrate the Foundation's 70th anniversary and covers all shows from 1947 to their most recent show, “Guys and Dolls,” which was performed in May of this year. The team who put the book together enjoyed discovering the history and...

The Holidays are rapidly approaching and decorating one’s home for each occasion is a special challenge, as Thanksgiving is quickly followed by Christmas and New Year’s. But some help is available. At the November 7 meeting of the Boggestow Garden Club of Sherborn, Betty Sanders will provide some time and money-saving tips on creating basic...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Brunch is perfect. It’s early enough in the day that it leaves the afternoon free, but late enough in the morning that you can run errands or go on a morning walk. It’s a delicious blend of breakfast and lunch, and is a fine excuse to get family or friends...

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Everyone has a history. It’s just that some pasts are easier to uncover than others. Each month, the Genealogy Club based out of the Sherborn Community Center meets to reveal findings and discoveries about their family’s history and help one another push past the brick walls in their research. Although the group...

Sherborn’s ‘Memory’ statue to be restored

“Memory,” Sherborn's iconic eight-foot bronze female statue and monument in the heart of the center of town in the Central Cemetery, has received state recognition of its historic importance by being awarded a grant to fund needed restoration. The funds are a matching grant awarded by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, which administers the Massachusetts Preservation...

Mass Hort hosting ecological gardening symposium

On Wednesday, November 8, Massachusetts Horticultural Society (Mass Hort) will host a symposium on ecological gardening design and techniques at their home, The Gardens at Elm Bank. The symposium will empower home gardeners to become the stewards of their landscape. Presenters will introduce attendees to the basic principles and benefits of ecological gardening - gardening in...

Holiday House Tour featuring classic cars

Car enthusiasts will not want to miss this year’s Dover Library Holiday House Tour, as guests will get the chance to visit a unique “workshop” that is part of one of the properties. There, the homeowner painstakingly rebuilds and restores classic cars. His 1972 Green Porsche 911s (one of only 6 in the world), 1982...

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This October, six faculty from Charles River School (CRS) presented at the Progressive Education Network (PEN) National Conference. Four teachers from the PreK – 2 team hosted the workshop “The Compassion Project: A multiage approach to fostering empathy and perspective-taking in PreK – 2nd grade.” CRS fourth grade teachers led a workshop entitled...

Sherborn celebrates 75 years of fire safety

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter To celebrate both 75 years of service and Fire Prevention Week, the Sherborn Fire Department welcomed the community to their North Main Street station on October 15 for an afternoon of activities for children and adults. A chili competition, raffle prizes, pizza, cotton candy, and sausages were perfect fuel for...

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent Patriotic political posters line the walls inside the Sawin Museum. Some ask American citizens to purchase bonds. Others encourage enlistment in the military. One poster notes: "Send the Eagle's Answer, More Ships," with one of the gigantic raptor birds looming over a battleship. These posters are just a few of...

‘Truly Eleanor’ brings First Lady to life

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent Sherborn's Community Center was packed on October 3 with people eager to watch a play about one of America's most beloved first ladies. The three person play, presented by the Delvena Theatre Company, covers the life of Eleanor Roosevelt from her difficult childhood with an alcoholic father and absent...

Dover Library hosting Holiday House Tour

The Dover Library Holiday House Tour will be held on Sunday, November 12, from 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. The tour will mark the 30th year of this popular event, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Dover Library to benefit the library's many programs and services. Attendees will enjoy visiting four splendid Dover...

Bids are due at 1 p.m. on October 20 for the home on 46 Springdale Avenue, which is being sold by the town of Dover. The property is surrounded on two sides by conservation land, which leads into the trail system - the house lot being offered abuts a public access off of Springdale Ave...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter A steady stream of people walked out of the Unitarian Universalist Area Church with armfuls of goods. Some juggled vases, picture frames, and trinkets as they walked down steps, while others carried out bags of clothes. As it turns out, every Wednesday is like this at Sherborn’s UUAC as...

Nelson Hammer exhibiting at Dover Library

Nelson Hammer, a Needham landscape architect and watercolorist, will have 30 of his paintings on display at the Dover Town Library from now through Friday, November 24. Since resuming work in watercolors in 2014 after a 50-year hiatus, birds have been the subject of 43 of the 48 paintings he has produced since then. He...

Springdale festival brightens up rainy Saturday

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Neither rain nor thunderstorm warnings stopped Dover residents from enjoying the autumn themed festival at Springdale Field. Under the protection of a 3,600 square foot tent, festival-goers enjoyed warm food and drinks, live entertainment, and the company of the community, all while supporting the Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT). This...

Category Archives: Dover-Sherborn

Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm

Elm Bank 2018 calendar now available

Troop 1 developing next generation of leaders

Paul Steen discussing ‘Tricky Tropical Plants’

Dover Foundation releasing 70th anniversary book

Betty Sanders presenting to Garden Club

Seniors support COA at Sunday brunch

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Genealogy Club turns back time

Sherborn’s ‘Memory’ statue to be restored

Mass Hort hosting ecological gardening symposium

Holiday House Tour featuring classic cars

CRS faculty present at PEN Conference

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Sherborn celebrates 75 years of fire safety

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World War One exhibit wows visitors

‘Truly Eleanor’ brings First Lady to life

Dover Library hosting Holiday House Tour

Bids due for 46 Springdale

Something old, blue, and good as new

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Nelson Hammer exhibiting at Dover Library

Springdale festival brightens up rainy Saturday

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