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...
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...
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...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
A whirlwind of emotions floated through the air last Friday at the Sherborn Library. Locals and fellow librarians gathered together in the community room to say goodbye to the beloved Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Hayes. Everyone in attendance came to celebrate...
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...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
As of last Wednesday night, July 5th, the Friends of the Sherborn Library officially kicked off their Summer Concert Series with Women in World Jazz! It was the perfect night for this summer series to begin as the sun finally hung...
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...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Ted Reinstein, journalist, author, and speaker, captivated his audience at the Sherborn Public Library on Thursday, June 29, with an historical presentation based on his book, Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier. Reinstein, a member of...
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....
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...
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,...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“The LGBTQ+ History of Massachusetts” hosted by the Tewksbury Library and available through several other towns including Dover was an hour-long webinar about historically queer people in Massachusetts and surrounding states.
Joan Ilacqua, the Executive Director of The...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
KJ’s Con, a busy, local, pop, rock, and country duo, played chart-topping hits in the dining room at the Heritage of Sherborn on Friday, June 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The musical duo consists of Kara Curnane Joseph, from Medfield,...
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...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On the first day of June, Dover-Sherborn families gathered together on the Dover-Sherborn High School (DSHS) athletic field to watch as the high school seniors crossed the threshold into adulthood. Seniors gathered together in their royal blue caps and gowns and...
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...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
On Saturday, May 20th, Dover-Sherborn locals gathered together in the new community room at Sherborn Public Library to view local pieces of artwork.
Guests enjoyed moving throughout the room to view the various pieces and discuss the artwork with the artists who...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library proudly welcomed Pamela Means who presented ‘The Power of The Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day’ last Tuesday night. This powerful, family-friendly event was part-performance and mini presentation that explored the origin stories and lineages of protest songs. Means...
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...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Sunday, May 21, Dover-Sherborn High School presented a fun and energetic A Cappella Showcase, featuring groups from Needham and Dover-Sherborn. The singers delivered an exciting show filled with well-chosen, lively pop tunes, animated performances, and rich harmonies.
