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Category Archives: Dover-Sherborn

Two Grannies share their story

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...

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Dover Music Fest rocks the Legion

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,...

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LGBTQ+ history in Massachusetts

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...

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KJ’s Con entertains at Heritage

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,...

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Dover holds Memorial Day Observation

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...

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Dover-Sherborn graduates Class of 2023

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...

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Goats and Giggles on the green

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...

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Dover-Sherborn artists spring into art

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...

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DTL presents Power of Protest Song

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...

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Dash for Dane 5K a success

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...

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A Cappella groups take the stage

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. 

MassHort hosts first ever Tulip Mania

The Garden at Elm Bank, part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MassHort) recently held its first Tulip Mania! The spring event takes place is held in late April and gives locals a chance to view an impressive array of spring florals on the Wellesley/Dover property.

Tulip Mania first bloomed in...

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Fun at the Craft Fair

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

After six long years, the annual Sherborn Library Arts and Crafts Fair returned to the Sherborn Library grounds this past Saturday. The fair offered a unique variety of arts, crafts, plants, children’s activities, and a lot of different and delicious food...

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Cheers for Books a success

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Last Thursday Night, the Friends of the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted their 6th Annual Cheers for Books event: a happy hour to support the library we love, which was presented by the Bohlin Group. 

Over 100 people were...

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Dover hosts Youth Fishing Derby

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Dover Parks and Recreation hosted their annual Youth Fishing Derby this past Sunday at Channing Pond for Dover resident families. Channing Pond was packed with little ones and their families to see who could catch the largest fish. Awards were handed out to those who...

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Shadow puppets come to life at DTL

by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Mr. Vinny, a.k.a. Vinny Lovegrove, performed a delightful shadow puppet show for a big crowd at Dover Town Library (DTL) last Wednesday, May 3. The show, geared towards ages 3-9, was about 45 minutes long and included three interactive stories, as well as some fun...

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Sherborn celebrates library grand re-opening

By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

On Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m., the Town of Sherborn dedicated its renovated and expanded library. Positioned on the balcony of the main room, the Dover-Sherborn Regional School Band opened the program with a rousing “Star Spangled Banner.” Trustee Emeritus Bruce Eckman then began...

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Border collies fly at Sherborn Library

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

This past Saturday, Sherborn families gathered together outside of the Sherborn Library, bonding over coffee and donuts. All of the attendees eagerly anticipated the event of the day: The High Flying Dogs led by Mike Piazza. Piazza is the number one professional K-9 frisbee performer...

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Creatures spark curiosity at DTL

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

On Wednesday, April 19th, a variety of creatures sparked curiosity at the Dover Town Library (DTL). The sold-out event brought families from all over to the library community room in the midst of April vacation.

Curious Creatures, which is a live and...

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COA experiments with Vietnamese dishes

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Dover and Westwood seniors ventured out to Powisset Farm, on the first warm day of spring, to give their hand at making Vietnamese dishes. COA regulars eagerly anticipate these monthly cooking classes to enhance their culinary prowess.

Powisset’s Chef Thi was excited...

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