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Birth of American Modernism at Davis
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Every exhibit tells a story, but not every exhibit tells a story quite so grand as that of Partners in Design at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. This story is not only one of a friendship that blossomed from a meeting at Wellesley, but also the story of...
Prabhu honored by Johns Hopkins
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Rohan Prabhu, a student from Wellesley was honored today as one of the brightest middle school students in the world at an international awards ceremony sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
The Center honored Rohan, a student at Wellesley Middle School, for his exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT,...
Cub Scouts walk through Dover
Dover Cub Scouts enjoyed a walk through Chase Woodlands and Peters’ Reservation on Saturday, November 12. About 20 Cubs and adults were led by Amey Moot of the Dover Open Space Committee. They heard about her family’s prior use of this land, and their donation of the land to preserve as open space.
Interesting local...
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Dover Historical Society to hold Open House
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Sunday, December 4 is the date of the Dover Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Open House to be held at the Benjamin Caryl House, 107 Dedham Street from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Special feature this year will be John Arcaro, pianist and keyboard artist, who will perform Holiday music and accompany a sing-a-long...
A Christmas Carol comes to Dover
This December 15 at 2:00 p.m., The Dover Church will host Bay Colony Shakespeare Company’s award-winning production of “A Christmas Carol.”
The show is open to the public. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. The Church asks that attendees RSVP to admin@thedoverchurch.org.
Neil McGarry returns in his...
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Dover Library offers unique array of crafts
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When the weather starts to cool and winter is around the corner, a noticeably missing concern is where will the fairies go? Last Thursday, the Dover Library tackled this oft-overlooked quandary and provided all of the materials one might need to make a fairy garden or gnome home. Jim...
Sherborn Library provides yummy treats
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thanksgiving is a veritable font of leftovers, yielding sandwiches, soups, and microwaved dinners for days, sometimes weeks, to come. But what about the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving? The Sherborn Library made sure to provide some delicious snacks before the gluttonous holiday through a drop-in Thanksgiving trail mix making...
CAM announces annual Holiday Stroll
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The Cultural Alliance of Medfield (CAM) announced that its second annual Holiday Stroll will be held on December 2 from 4 - 9 p.m. The festive event takes place at seven venues along Main Street (Route 109) and the Dwight Derby House on Frairy Street. The Holiday Stroll includes cookie decorating, an outdoor...
Peak House Sale honors historic Medfield
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By Clare Dealy
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
For more than 45 years, Medfield Historical Society members have joyously hosted the Peak House Pantry Sale to raise funds to maintain the town’s most historic landmark. This year was no exception. “I’ve been doing this for many years, it’s definitely our biggest fundraiser” said Vicky Fritschi, who celebrated...
Lion’s Christmas Tree sale to begin
The Medfield Lions Club annual Christmas Tree Sale is coming once again to Main Street. The sale, which runs from November 26 through December 18, has become the club’s principal fundraiser and features freshly-sheared, USDA premium-grade Maine balsam fir Christmas trees. While there are both smaller and a limited number of larger trees, most trees...
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Gillman comes to Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse
The Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse is back at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 North Street, Medfield. This month’s Coffeehouse will feature Jackson Gillman.
Held on the last Saturday of every month, the Expresso is an opportunity for spoken word artists to share their poetry, stories, and songs. Teens and adults...
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Warriors and Raiders ready to battle
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following their eliminations from the 2016 MIAA South Sectional playoffs, the Dover-Sherborn and Medfield High football teams are slated to take to the gridiron one more time to face one another in their annual rivalry matchup on Thanksgiving at Dover-Sherborn High School on Thursday morning.
The Raiders (4-5) are...
N.C. Wyeth’s legacy explored
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many modern Needhamites probably think that the only important person to come out of our suburban Boston town is Aly Raisman. While the gymnast is certainly impressive, there is a former star whose fame at the time eclipsed even that of an Olympic athlete. N.C. Wyeth was born in...
Terrific Toddlers thrive at Needham Library
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham Public Library is a popular destination for a wide demographic. High schoolers pile in after school to socialize with their friends while doing homework or to meet with tutors and adults come in to find their next book or to have a quiet place to read. But...
A Thanksgiving Story: My Brother, The Patriot
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By Carol Stento
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The year was 1969 and the draft was in full force, calling up men to fight in Vietnam. While most young men were praying not to have to go to war, my brother, George Hasenfus, known by all as Gigi, went to the doctor for a letter.
The doc...
Thanksgiving Luncheon a bounding success
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thanksgiving is a time for appreciating what you have, enjoying the company of friends new and old, and indulging in copious amounts of delicious food. The Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Westwood Council on Aging encompasses all of these things, and more. The third annual celebration was the busiest yet...
Westwood Garden Club celebrates the season
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The annual Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging on Nahatan Street.
Festivities will include piano music by Sid Tratenberg and singing by a barbershop quartet. There will be a Christmas tree raffle and an array of sweet and savory refreshments will be served....
After-school cooking program takes off
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Wednesday, the First Baptist Church held their second meeting of Kids in the Kitchen. This program is provided on early release days from school, allowing kids of all ages to whip up some delicious treats with their extra time. This past week, the kids made brownies and blondies, following...
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Westwood Scouts to attain Eagle rank
