Dear Dover Neighbors,
The temperatures are dropping and many of us are thinking about turning on the furnace. I share your concern about high heating costs this winter and would like to share with you information that may help ease the financial burden of paying heating costs this winter.
Rep. Garlick on Needham high heating costs
Dear Needham Neighbors,
The temperatures are dropping and many of us are thinking about turning on the furnace. I share your concern about high heating costs this winter and would like to share with you information that may help ease the financial burden of paying heating costs this winter.
Wolverines win ‘away game’ at Flahive
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Hometown Weekly Correspondent
A thrilling first half of football in Medfield took a turn for the unusual when a broken floodlight left the field only 3⁄4 illuminated and unsafe to play on in the Warriors' tilt against the Westwood Wolverines last Friday night.
Raiders come back against Bellingham
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn varsity football team pulled off an incredible come from behind win during the closing seconds on Saturday afternoon against the Bellingham Blackhawks. Emilio Cabey caught a touchdown pass to put the Raiders ahead with 20 seconds left in the game after they had trailed,...
Groundbreaking held for new elementary school
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Timberwolves fall on road to Milton
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Walpole High School varsity football team faced its toughest test of the year on Friday night as it traveled to Milton High School to face the team ranked one spot ahead of them in the Boston Globe’s top 20.
A second-half...
Raider football extends winning streak
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover Sherborn Raiders varsity football team extended their winning streak to four games to begin the season with a dominant showing on the road against the Dedham High School Marauders on Friday night. The Raiders defense bottled up Dedham’s potent ground game and the offense...
Georgette “Jo” March
Georgette “Jo” Celina March, age 97, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 at The Carriage House in Wayland, MA.
She was born in North Dartmouth, MA to the late Yvonne and Ulric Lafond and was one of 9 children. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 64 years, Peyton...
Westwood School start time forum announced
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Needham catches the pickleball bug
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Over the past five years, per NBC news, pickleball has grown in popularity. The COVID-19 pandemic has exponentially expanded global awareness of pickleball, a game first played in the 1960s in England, and it now seems to be to 2022 what “Pokemon Go” was to...
Timberwolves come back in Wellesley
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Saturday was a day of firsts for the 2022 Walpole High football team: their first road game, their first Saturday afternoon game, and their first time playing from behind.
Despite these unfamiliar circumstances, the Timberwolves held on for a dramatic 27-23 victory.
Raiders victorious over Sharon
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn varsity football team returned home on Friday night for a non-conference matchup with the Sharon High School Eagles. Both squads came into the game with 2-0 records following impressive wins against non-conference opponents to begin their respective seasons. The Raiders relied on their aggressive...
Former police chief joins WPS team
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Walpole makes statement in home opener
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
In front of a raucous crowd of hometown fans, the Walpole Timberwolves put together a dominant season-opener in their victory over Framingham, winning by a final score of 56-0.
Walpole opened their season at Turco Field last Friday night, looking to build...
Erica Falcone
Erica Catherine Falcone passed away suddenly in Marietta, Georgia, on July 17, 2022 at the age of 25. She was adventurous, mischievous and empathetic to those less fortunate. Her smile lit up the room and her laughter was contagious. She was a 2015 graduate of Medfield High School and was the captain of...
Hunter Pace trots through Dover, Medfield
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Hometown Weekly Staff
The Norfolk Hunt Club recently hosted the second annual Charles River Panorama Hunter Pace, a fitting farewell to summer days. Riders and spectators were up bright and early on Sunday morning, August 21, as the first race began at 7:30 a.m. at Medfield State Hospital....
Kids join Hugh Hanley’s circle of friends
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Hometown Weekly Staff
Young children accompanied by caregivers made a trip to Needham Free Public Library on a sunny Thursday morning, August 18. The 10 a.m. wake-up call was well worth it, as they welcomed special guest Hugh Hanley for a storytime and songs.
Hanley,...
Needham kids read to Tucker
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
As the summer winds down, many Needhamites are spending their last sunny days in the throes of leisure time. Many are relaxing by the pool, perhaps catching up on summer reading or finishing a particularly gripping read. Some, in preparation for back-to-school time, are getting...
DTL crafters create magical fairy gardens
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Hometown Weekly Staff
The Dover Town Library (DTL) is a hub for year-round creativity.
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Adams Farm hosts community garden potluck
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Adams Farm in Walpole is known for its gorgeous scenery. A classic barn, miles of hiking trails, and a beautiful community garden make the Walpole spot the perfect place for an evening out. Taking advantage of the picture-perfect setting, the Friends of Adams Farm (FOAF)...
