Sen. Rausch took time to speak with Charles River School students about the Massachusetts state flag.
This fall and winter, as Charles River School (CRS) first and second graders learned about community and identity, they thought deeply about what it means to be from Massachusetts. From the land itself to...
With the pandemic upending live performances and darkening theaters worldwide, Dover-Sherborn actors, directors, and stage crew were forced to switch gears and wear many hats to give the middle school students and the community the exciting drama experience they eagerly anticipate every year.
“Our initial disappointment of not being able to perform a live show...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As anyone that has tried to register for college classes, apply for government-assisted health insurance, or even buy a concert ticket online knows, for even the most tech savvy among us, signing up for things on the internet can be a confusing and frustrating process....
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
For those of us stuck on the ground, raptors are a mysterious lot. While we can glance outside our windows and spot a chickadee, robin, or blue jay with relative ease, Massachusetts' birds of prey are more often than not outside of comfortable viewing range....
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
It’s been almost a year since patrons were able to walk through the doors of the Dover Town Library. In that time, everyone, from those who frequent the library to casual visitors, has missed the chance to browse through the shelves and to leave with...
Animal Handler Joy Marzolf introduces her audience to Desert, the king snake.
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
There is always a time for cute critters, most especially these days, since people are spending the majority of their time in their homes. The Sherborn...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Just a few weeks ago, the Dover Town Library (DTL) closed down for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 case among staff. A coronavirus case is enough to derail almost everything these days, but it didn’t stop staff from continuing to offer great service.
The Dover Town Library is hosting its second annual Book Bowl. Middle school students from Dover, Sherborn, and other surrounding towns are invited to participate in a reading competition.
The event will be hosted virtually this year, with teams of students from ages 10 to 14 competing against one...
These are the four options as seen from the street, however they do not represent exactly what the buildings would look like.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Monday, the Community Center Building Committee (CCBC) met to discuss the four options for the new...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Every person has lost something as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Some have lost family members. Others have lost jobs and opportunities. Students have lost the ability to hang out with classmates. For everyone, this pandemic has meant giving up something we love. Betty...
Sherborn is breathing a sigh of relief today after a 17-year-old girl has been found safe, less than 24 hours after she was reported missing.
The girl, who was not named by Sherborn Police, had last been seen at home at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 7. She was reported...
In what might be Hometown Weekly's most extreme understatement of the still-young 21st century, we at the paper are confident in saying the last 365 days won't soon be forgotten.
With a world-stopping pandemic, contentious US presidential election, and demonstrations for racial equality dominating headlines around the globe, it won't...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Recently, I joined a group on Facebook dedicated to improving an individual's health. It’s ironic, really; quarantining in the interest of health has somehow brought out the worst habits in me. I binge-watch TV. I snack on candy. I barely get 5,000 steps in...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With an expanding Chinese-American population, it may have been only a matter of time until Dover and Shebrorn had a community organization for its citizens with Chinese heritage. But somebody still had to do the hard work: creating leadership positions and filling roles on the...
The town of Sherborn has named Lieutenant David Bento as interim chief, after a unanimous vote by the Select Board. This became effective on Friday, December 4.
A press release published on December 8 by Sherborn's town administrator noted that a Police Chief Search Committee has been formed. Included in...
The tree with the fake twenty dollar bills (so nobody can pluck one off) was getting the most attention from raffle participants.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Festival of Trees at the Gardens at Elm Bank looks a little bit different this year....
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last Tuesday, the Dover Community Center Building Committee met via Zoom to outline the three different options for the new community center: a 13,000 square foot project at a projected total cost of $10m, a 15,000 square foot project at a projected total cost of...
Sofia holds up the book of winning short stories Barnes and Noble published, featuring her story, 'The Real Adventure.'
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When it became clear that people were going to be spending months in lockdown due to COVID-19, a few common...
The Dover Council on Aging recently held its annual Thanksgiving Feast in a different way: behind the Caryl Community Center with a Grab & Go curbside pick-up of a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Town Administrator Chris Dwelley and Police Chief McGowan assisted in delivering meals to 86 seniors. Even the COA...
A young man gets to pet the 'Handsome Paul,' the charismatic turkey that joined the tour.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday afternoon, Unity Farm Sanctuary held one of its “Celebration of the Turkeys Tour” for people to meet their beloved turkeys, and...
