The Town of Dover's Department of Public Works (DPW) has been awarded a pair of grants, totaling $521,245, under the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) Community Culvert Grant Program.
Dover's application to fund construction on Wilsondale Street, over Powissett Brook, was approved for a grant in the amount of $406,245.
The Town's application to...
The Friends of the Dover Council on Aging invite all Dover residents to join us outdoors at the American Legion for our annual “Up in Smoke BBQ” on Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. As usual, hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages will be served along with various types of salads, desserts, and...
Aquarion Water Company today announced that drought conditions have intensified across the region and urges Dover and Springdale customers to comply with updated mandatory restrictions. Customer cooperation helps to ensure a sustainable drinking water supply, protect natural resources, and comply with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection requirements for the region’s current drought level.
By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Armistice or Remembrance Day, on May 16th of this year, was apropos for the events taking place at American Legion, George B. Preston Post 209 in Dover, MA.
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the town’s Memorial Day Committee, Legion members, relatives,...
The Sherborn Library invites the community to step back in time for an engaging and visually rich program, Fashion History: The Gilded Age, taking place on Wednesday, May 27 from 3:00 to 4:15 PM in the Community Room of the Sherborn Library, 4 Sanger St., Sherborn, MA 01770.
This lively presentation explores the elegance...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
The store of Powisset Farm turned into a hub of conversation and community to discuss the book written by chair of the Trustees board, conservationist, and adventurer Tom French. His novel The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back follows him through the years after retirement and his...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Dover Town Library hosted musicians Pranav Swaroop Bettagere and Siddharth for a concert celebrating more than just a love of music. “Sarang--Colors of South Asian Music” celebrates the diverse traditions and influences from the region that shaped their classical music and aims to bring the music and dance to...
Sherborn resident, Ava Dye, recently earned the title of Miss Amazing Teen of Massachusetts, an honor that recognizes confidence, communication and personal achievement among girls and women with disabilities. The program celebrates each participant’s abilities while fostering self-esteem, independence and leadership skills.
“Ava’s experience with Miss Amazing over the...
The Dover Sherborn Youth Football program is off the ground and thriving following its relaunch earlier this year.
Participation has been incredibly strong thus far with over 60 athletes taking part in the winter Skills & Drills sessions hosted by program sponsor Resilience Medfield.
There is a lot to look forward...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With the weather warming up and people eager to learn more about growing their own food, Dover Town Library decided to take a unique approach and invite Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach people how to start and grow their own mushrooms.
Mushrooms sounds scary initially...
Lenny Strauss Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Sherborn Picks Up, a community volunteer organization focused on picking up litter and beautifying the town of Sherborn has begun its annual call to action, with support by the Town of Sherborn’s Select Board and its Department of Public Works.
Along with the town-wide cleanup, it joins 17 other states...
Kathryn Gentile Hometown Weekly Correspondent
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Earth Day, a day to celebrate the planet we live on and pledge to protect it, is only two weeks away. There are many ways to celebrate this day, from planting flowers to learning about the earth to simply...
By Bill Gilman Managing Editor
he Neponset River Regional Chamber hosted its annual "Taste of the Region" event Wednesday evening at the Blue Hill Country Club, bringing together hundreds of local residents and business leaders to sample the area's diverse culinary landscape.
The...
The Neponset River Regional Chamber will host its annual "Taste of the Region" on Wednesday, April 8, bringing together the area's top culinary talents for a single-night showcase of local food and drink.
The event, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton, serves...
By Samantha Drumm Hometown Weekly Staff
If you aren’t familiar with the Dover Foundation after their 79th year of performing for charity, it’s high time you get acquainted in time for their 80th anniversary.
Though you may have missed their 79th annual performance, this year’s being a fantastic rendition of Fiddler...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
With spring on the horizon and people anxious to get back in the garden, it was the perfect time for Dover Town Library to host Composting 101.
Kate Donovan from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens hosted an informal lecture to help everyone understand the basics of compost and be ready...
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff
Nearly everyone has a spice cabinet at home, overflowing with different jars full of flavor that sometimes you don’t know what to do with.
Thankfully, Therapy Gardens partnered with Dover Town Library to teach us a bit more about what’s in our cabinets, from health benefits to pairings, and...
The Dover Sherborn High School Mock Trial team will compete in the Massachusetts State Final against Newton South High School on Friday, March 20 at the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The Raiders finished 3–0 in the preliminary rounds, including a victory over Noble and Greenough School. In the Round of 32,...
