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.
...The annual town election has been rescheduled for June 15. While people may wish to go to the polls in person, residents can request an absentee and early ballot to cast their vote.
Those wishing to obtain one of these ballots can request one by filling out this application,...
On May 20, the Select Board of Sherborn announced that this year's non-resident Farm Pond lottery will not be taking place. Due to social distancing measures as a result of COVID-19, it is necessary to lower the number of people with access to the pond. Sherborn residents are expected to have access to...
The Dover Town Library is gathering videos from parents, family members, teachers, school administrators and staff, fellow students, and other friendly community faces to put together a special project to honor the 2020 graduating class.
All submitted videos must be under one minute, include a general congratulatory message for the...
Members of the community who would like to spend 40 minutes on a talk about reducing their carbon footprints and saving money in their home are invited to Zoom along with Upper Charles Climate Action (UCCA) on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 or Saturday, June 20, at 10:00.
Local Upper...
Eversource's Eastern Massachusetts Transmission Vegetation Management will be conduction aerial vegetation patrols this week, including areas of Dover. The aircraft will be flying at or below 300 feet.
The aerial vegetation patrol will begin at 8:00 a.m. and go until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, Wednesday, May 20,...
In an effort to maintain the tradition of presenting the Town of Sherborn’s Memorial Day dedications, the 2020 program has been adjusted - not in spirit, but in the method of presentation. This is done in the interest of ensuring the requirements of the coronavirus situation are held in full compliance. To this...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Patrons across the country have been missing their favorite libraries since they were forced to close in March. However, as per usual, library staff has risen to the occasion and is providing an array of services and programs that people can enjoy from the...
While steep, the north side of the trail was relatively dry.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“We had a lady call us about a guy wandering the streets with one shoe on.”
Yes, you did, officer.
And while...
A 45-year-old Dover mother has been found dead in an outdoor area not far from her home, and her husband has been charged with her murder, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey and Dover Chief of Police Peter A. McGowan.
Kathleen McLean was last seen in her...
