By Amanda Brown
Community Contributor
It will be a jolly holiday indeed when Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s production of the classic musical Mary Poppins opens at Dover-Sherborn’s Mudge Auditorium for four performances December 7th at 6:30pm, December 8th at 7pm, and December 9th at 1pm and 7pm.
Girls Basketball season preview
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Girls Varsity Basketball team begins its season with a home opener against Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. Head Coach Kanee Chebdla’s squad returns nine players from last season’s team that won the inaugural tri-valley league (small)...
Boys Basketball season preview
By Jeff Kiesling
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The DSHS Varsity Boys’ basketball season begins with a game at Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. and runs through mid-February with games being played primarily on Tuesday and Friday nights. The Raiders return four starters from last...
Needhamites celebrate annual Blue Tree Lighting
By Paula Roberts
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Needham’s Blue Tree Lighting was held this past Saturday, December second, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on the beautifully renovated Needham Town Common. There was ample parking in Town lots on Chapel Street, Chestnut Street, Lincoln Street, and Dedham Avenue. The event...
Raiders host Warriors in annual Thanksgiving game
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week. Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings. Fans...
Wolverines Robotics: excelling in STEM leadership
By Claire Peng
Community Contributor
Established in 2006, Westwood Robotics, known as "The Wolverines," comprises thirty high school students and four mentors. Recently, The Wolverines participated in two off-season competitions: the New England Robotics Derby and River Rage 26, achieving notable success in both events.
Local veterans visit Blake Middle School
Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and Blake Middle School Principal Nat Vaughn take great pride in the school's enduring commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and instilling essential values in their students. One notable testament to this commitment is the school's annual tradition, which was once again joyfully upheld this year—the invitation...
Mary Poppins takes flight at DSMS
On a recent Monday afternoon at Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s (DSMS) Mudge Auditorium, a spectacular sight took place: 7th grader Brynn Cullum and 8th grader Caroline Johnson were taking turns floating through the air, holding the iconic umbrella and satchel of Mary Poppins.
Moments later, 8th graders Sully McStravick and Dash...
Warriors take home Turkey Day trophy
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week. Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings. Fans...
The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
Last week, I wrote about two individuals in the 17th Century – Roxbury Minister John Eliot and Massachusetts Bay government official Daniel Gookin - who worked together to establish villages throughout the Massachusetts Bay Colony for the “Praying Indians” - the name...
Gas line explosion on Prince Street
By Paula Roberts
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the morning of November 4th, a two-story colonial at 126 Prince Street in Needham, was demolished by a gas line explosion as a result of utility work. The house was destroyed by a two-alarm fire. According to Thomas Conroy, Needham...
The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
In the center of Sherborn, at the only traffic light, there is an unremarkable street sign on the road to South Natick. When you are next there, waiting for the light to change, take a moment to reflect on the name. What...
Eight MHS students recognized for academic achievement
Superintendent Jeffrey J. Marsden and High School Principal Robert Parga are pleased to share that eight Medfield High School (MHS) students have been recognized for their academic achievements.
Seniors Haydon Hillenmeyer, Nina Paguio, Christian Roth, Roman Schoenfeld and Joy Xu-Allan are among 34,000 students nationwide to be honored as National...
Norfolk Masonic Building holds open house
By Joseph Maddalena
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts hosted its yearly open house initiative where every lodge in the state of Massachusetts hosted an open house on the same day. This event aimed to foster relationships with local communities and invite members of the...
Westwood Masons hold an open house
By Joseph Maddalena
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts recently held its annual open house initiative, where every lodge in the state of Massachusetts hosted an open house on the same day. The primary goal of this event was to cultivate stronger relationships with their...
Cooking with Jessica at the CATH
By Paula Roberts
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On October 17, 2023, a lucky group of chefs, who registered before the class, were treated to a wonderful lesson on cooking Butternut Squash Soup by Jessica Weiss at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Chefs gathered in kitchen at the...
Raiders squash the Mohawks
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Varsity Football Team won on the road against Tri-Valley League rival Millis on the road last Friday night to even their season record at 3-3 and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Raiders led by two scores at the half...
Raiders squash Mustangs
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Varsity Football Team secured an exhilarating victory last Friday night at Medway High School in a closely contested matchup. The game witnessed a seesaw battle between the two teams, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final seconds....
DS Field Hockey dominates Panthers
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DS Varsity Field Hockey team defeated the Holliston High Panthers at home on September 27 to push their record to 4-1-1 on the season. The two squads tied in their only meeting last year. The Raiders were looking for a win...
Westwood Seniors aspirations for the future
By Ethan Lu
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The rising seniors of Westwood High School found themselves bracketed by two major milestones. The first of August kicked off college admissions for Fall 2024 with the rollover of Common App, the digital one-stop shop for college applications. The thirtieth signaled...
