Summer reading has lauched at the Dover Town Library. From June 17th until August 27th, children and young adult are welcome to take part in this year's summer reading programs. Both programs will be done virtually this year due to Covid-19.
Rather than keep a physical paper log, children...
Bottled water is now available for pickup for residents who receive water from Colonial Water Company wells located on Draper Road, Francis Street, and Knollwood Drive. Customers can pickup water at 2 Dedham Street (the town garage) between 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. through out the weekend. Customers are currently limited to 3...
Farm Pond has opened for the summer today, Friday, June 19, at 9:00 a.m. In order to ensure the safety of everyone this summer, visitors are required to make a reservation to save a spot for their party of up to 8 or 10 people.
Visitors can make reservations...
The Dover Board of Health has issued an update for those affected by the Colonial Water wells located on Draper Road, Francis Street, and Knollwood Drive. The Dover Board of Health urges residents who are customers of Colonial Water Company and have experienced recent onset diarrhea, fever,...
The Caryl Park Playground, along with Dover's athletic fields and outdoor basketball courts, are open as of Tuesday, June 16, as a part of phase 2 of reopening.
Use of the playground is limited to Dover residents only in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Group gatherings of...
Voting will be taking place today in the Great Hall of the Town House. In order to ensure the safety of residents, all voters are asked to wear a mask, and follow social distancing. Those entering the voting hall are asked to use the black door closest to the town clerk's office while...
Sterling Williams speaks about racial injustice on the steps of the Town House.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At Sunday’s Black Lives Matter rally just outside of Town House, Dover-Sherborn rising junior Sterling Williams declared: “No matter how much money you have, or where...
Dover residents who receive their water from Colonial Water Company via the Draper Road, Francis Street, and Knollwood Wells are being advised to boil their water before using. This announcement comes after E. coli was found in four samplings collected on June 10. Those who receive their water from the Chickering Drive and...
After a horse lost its shoe, I found it and hung it on a tree.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Most trails are too crowded to achieve a real sense of solitude. The whole idea that you can venture into the woods of the...
As a result of COVID-19, Dover's Board of Selectmen will be hosting two informational sessions about the Warrant articles being discussed and voted on at this year's Town Meeting (June 29). These virtual forums will be hosted on Zoom on Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m....
The 2020 Dover Town Meeting has been rescheduled for 11:00 on Monday, June 29. This year's meeting will take place on Nora Searle Field at Dover- Sherborn High School.
All attendees are required to wear face masks during the meeting, unless they have a medical reason not. Residents who...
This group of friends posed for a picture.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
How long is six feet? It’s a question that didn’t seem especially hard to answer, until I came upon the signs Dover has put up to encourage social distancing all over...
A list of rules has been issued in a FAQ published to Sherborn's town website ahead of the reopening of the popular swim spot.
Groups will be limited to ten people per party. Visitors on the beach will be required to maintain a 12-foot space on all sides between each...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Dover Foundation is a community institution. Founded in 1947 to honor victims of a tragic car accident, the Foundation has built community spirit by performing theatrical productions. As a way of giving back to the community, the Dover Foundation awards graduating Dover residents with...
As part of phase 1 of reopening, the Caryl Park tennis courts will open on Monday, June 1. Residents of Dover are welcomes to play singles while maintaining proper social distancing requirements. Players are asked to be from the same household to avoid transmitting germs. No doubles matches, lessons or tournaments are allowed....
A group of workers carries an entire trash bag full of garbage away from the beach.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Lifeguard is the king of high school summer jobs.
Working at an ice cream parlor sounds good, until...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Given the current circumstances, this is arguably not the best time to start a new job. There are new protocols to learn, new procedures, and, for many of us, the lovely task of learning to work from home.
Luckily, for...
The Board of Selectmen will be meeting tonight, May 27, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss Town Meeting and the FY21 budget. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be streaming on here on Zoom and on town Facebook page.
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