Rubber duckies come to Sherborn
DSHS drama students receive letters
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On May 1, twelve Dover-Sherborn High School students received letters for their “positive contribution(s)” to the DS Drama program. The recipients are leaders and active participants in the DS Drama program, both on and off stage. They include performers, student directors, crew and lighting managers, set builders, costume designers, dance choreographers, and...
Jack Craig teaches American musical theatre
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Friday afternoon in the Sherborn Community Center, Jack Craig presented the first part of his “story, accompanied by music, wrapped in a production” titled “American Musical Theatre: The Early Beginnings.” Throughout the day, Craig would first explain the history that led up to the creation of the...
Tile Painting FUNdraiser on tap
The Friends of the Dover Library are conducting a Tile Painting FUNdraiser.
Everyone from very young children to teens and adults will have an opportunity to design and paint tiles that will be permanently displayed inside the Library. The tiles will not only add beauty to the library, but present a unique way to celebrate community....
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CRS hosts Climate Change Fair/Panel
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CRS student Erin Grimm sorts trash, recyclables and compost.[/caption]
“Climate change” are words we hear every day. While we all try to do our part by recycling, composting, and carpooling, 7th graders at Charles...
Eyemobile tests seniors at Pilgrim Hall
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Pat Mulhall, Sherb and Sherb Jr. check-in patients for the Eyemobile.[/caption]
On Thursday afternoon, the Sherborn Lions, a nonprofit offering free health screenings through the Lions Club...
Kira Seamon readies Art in Bloom
There will be a shower of flowers in the Dover Public Library this April.
Art in Bloom is coming the week of April 29-May 4, and the highlight will be the "Bloom Party" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29. Artist Kira Seamon will host the event and is honored to have received a grant...
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Library hosts ‘cities’ Lego challenge
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday afternoon, the Dover Library held its Lego Challenge, a one-hour event where kids are given a theme and a box full of Legos to create something unique, to be photographed and placed on the library’s Facebook page. This week’s theme was “cities,” so the kids were tasked with...
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Curious Creatures invade Dover Library
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday morning, Nikolas Parent from the Curious Creatures Zoo visited the Dover Library to teach a crowded room of children about the various animals he'd brought with him.
The first animal Nikolas brought out was Lily, the red-footed tortoise. Parent set up a funny gag wherein he asked the children...
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Pastel workshop renders colorful evening
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Drawing and painting are often some of the most relaxing and rewarding activities in which one can be involved.
However, they can only truly be relaxing when an individual knows the right way to approach them.
On Thursday, April 4, a group met at the Sherborn Library to learn...
Girl Scouts plan Easter egg hunt
Sherborn 5th grade Girl Scouts are sponsoring a town-wide egg hunt on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 10 a.m., with registration at 9:45. The hunt will take place at Pine Hill Elementary School.
The cost is $5 per child, and all proceeds will furnish the flowers to be planted by the Scouts at the Memorial Day...
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Library Friends host Cheers for Books
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
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Librarian Angie Howes and Tom Costello try out...
Snowboarder Sadie McKinlay stuns in Colorado
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Dover 10-year-old Sadie McKinlay recently competed in the USASA National Snowboarding Championships at Copper Mountain in Colorado - and was rewarded handsomely for her efforts.
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Dover’s Sadie McKinlay hit the slopes...
Dover shows that it’s ‘got talent’
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Dover’s Got Talent eventual champion Nick Mangiaratti performs an Otis Redding classic.[/caption]
On Friday night, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church held its first ever “Dover’s Got Talent”...
Brain Busters excel in robotics
The Sherborn-based Brain Busters robotics team has secured a spot at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) New England Championship. The team faired remarkably well for its first year competing at the high school level, and is ranked 16th out of over 200 teams in the New England region. The team earned its spot at the...
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Martha Washington visits Sherborn
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By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
It’s rare that women from history get the attention they rightfully deserve. First Ladies, in particular, are rarely seen for their accomplishments in light of their husbands’ success. Seniors visiting Pilgrim Church on March 28 were given the chance to see those accomplishments a bit more clearly as...
‘Adventureman’ inspires Pine Hill students
On Friday March 22, Jamie McDonald (aka Adventureman) spoke to students at Pine Hill Elementary. Jamie recently completed his year-long run across the United States, which finished in Gloucester, to raise money for Sick Kids Hospitals. He took time off along the way to visit Pine Hill and share his message that all of us...
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Destination Imagination participants excel
For the 9th year in a row Dover Sherborn Destination Imagination (DSDI) competed in a Regional competition against teams from Natick, Sudbury, Wayland, Newton and Shrewsbury. Nearly sixty DS students constituted ten teams from Pine Hill, Chickering, and the middle school. The competition was in Shrewsbury on Saturday, March 9, and the teams showcased their...
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Scouts teach seniors phone technology
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By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday morning, Boy Scout Troop Number One made the hike to the Dover Library to complete the third leg of their project designed to help local seniors better understand technology.
While the first two sessions were largely focused on computers, this one was based on better...
Ken Gloss gives talk in Sherborn
