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DTL travels to Greek Islands

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Didn’t have the chance to get away this summer? Maybe you wanted to go on a second trip? Well the Dover Town Library (DTL) had you covered with a virtual trip to some Greek Islands! 

Sponsored by the...

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Pell presents the Basque Region

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Council on Aging embarked on an enlightening journey to the Dover Town Library on Wednesday, August 16th, brimming with anticipation as they prepared to traverse the Atlantic and immerse themselves in the land nestled between Spain and France. Renowned...

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Raising our voices at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library (DTL) proudly welcomed back storyteller Davis Bates this past Wednesday, August 9th. Little ones packed the Community Room to enjoy a participatory event of songs and stories that celebrated the 2023 Summer Program Reading Theme. 

A young poet’s dream

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Poetry, with its whimsical nature, has the power to guide readers through a poet's thoughts and emotions, conveyed in a captivating sequence of words. Often associated with literary giants like William Shakespeare and Robert Frost, poetry evokes memories of lengthy school...

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Pirates take over the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Argh Mateys! The first of the month brought an awesome Pirate Party to the Dover Town Library this past Tuesday. Little one’s were able to join Ed the Wizard for an outdoor pirate party which included games, magic tricks, prizes, and...

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Wing Masters at DTL

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a summer morning, striking a nosedive breaking through the balmy air, and reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour, a falcon hunts for its prey. As the sun begins to set, critters below search the grounds of a neighborhood...

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Summer fun at the fair

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Kiddos and their families enjoyed an amazing day outside on the lawn of the Dover Town Library this past Tuesday, July 25th. They hosted their annual Summer Fun Fair event that included games, food and a bunch of prizes. 

Island adventures at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Corning Foundation and the Friends of the Library, the Dover Town Library shared an online event titled, A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure, this past Wednesday, July 19th. Author Stephanie Schorow discussed her newest book, “A Boston Harbor Islands...

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Powisset Farm hosts Westwood COA

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for their second annual event, Powisset Farm hosted the Westwood COA for an open house on Wednesday, July 12th. Seniors were welcomed to explore the property while snacking on some elegant snacks from the farm and sipping on some refreshing...

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Locals get creative with sand sculptures 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Friends of Farm Pond hosted their 39th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest this past Sunday, July 23rd. Due to last week’s unfortunate weather, they had to push back this event by a week. Despite the cancellation, the rain date proved to have...

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Ball discusses Landing on the Moon

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library shared an online event sponsored by the Friends at the Tewksbury Library this past Thursday, July 13th. This event, titled “Landing on the Moon,” was led by Solar System Ambassador and volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

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An afternoon at Caryl Park

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Nestled within the heart of our bustling community lies a haven of opportunity for families: Caryl Park. Upon arrival you will encounter a symphony of recreational activities. Tennis courts resound with the satisfying thwack of balls, while basketball courts echo with...

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Brian Rose discusses Sinatra 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, the Dover Town Library shared an online event this past Friday, July 7th, titled “One More For My Baby – The Hollywood Songbook of Frank Sinatra.” This virtual event was led by professor emeritus...

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New StoryWalk at the DTL

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Late last month The Dover Town Library (DTL) placed a new StoryWalk at the lower level entrance, near the children’s room for little readers and their families to enjoy. The book selected for this StoryWalk was Say Something by Peter H....

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Two Grannies share their story

By Madison Butkus 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, Dover Town Library shared an online event, ‘The Adventures of Two Grannies on the Road,’ starring Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell. These two adventurous grannies travel around Massachusetts to try an array...

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Dover Music Fest rocks the Legion

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite some rain delays, the Dover American Legion put on an amazing Music Festival this past Saturday, June 10th. This family-friendly event included live performances by local bands, craft beers and some delicious food. The bands who performed included Eddy’s Shoe,...

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Dover holds Memorial Day Observation

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Tuesday, May 30th, the Memorial Day Committee held a beautiful Memorial Day Observation at the Dover Town Commons. This event honored all those who currently serve and who have served over the years. What made this event truly special was...

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Goats and Giggles on the green

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was a gorgeous day for goats last Wednesday, as many folks gathered outside at Dover Town Library (DTL) for their first ever “Goats and Giggles” program from 10am-12pm. The event was a drop-in, so anyone interested was free to swing...

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Dash for Dane 5K a success

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The second annual Dash for Dane Family Day and 5K event took place at Powisset Farm this past Sunday, marking a spirited day of racing. This event serves as a tribute to Dane's competitive spirit and his dedication to bringing friends...

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MassHort hosts first ever Tulip Mania

The Garden at Elm Bank, part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MassHort) recently held its first Tulip Mania! The spring event takes place is held in late April and gives locals a chance to view an impressive array of spring florals on the Wellesley/Dover property.

Tulip Mania first bloomed in...

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