Category Archive for "Dover-Sherborn"

Kids scream for homemade ice cream

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Kids mixed vanilla extract with sugar and cream to start the ice-cream-making process. Photos by Daniel Curtin
[/caption] By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Kids enjoyed a...

On August 4 and 5, 51 riders from Dover and Sherborn will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of topping last year’s record-breaking gift and raising $52 million for critical cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Dover riders are as follows: David Adams, Michael Boussy,...

Goats, alpacas, miniature ponies, oh my!

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent Drive up the road to Unity Sanctuary and you’ll notice a few things. The first is probably the apiary, buzzing with bees, that you pass. As you pull into the parking lot, you’ll notice the goats, staring at you as if they knew you were coming. Then, when you actually...

Chickering School students make a difference

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Correspondent If you were to ask an elementary school student what his or her favorite subject is, you shouldn’t be surprised if the student cleverly responds with “recess.” While spending time playing outdoors is certainly the highlight of many students’ days at school, for others, recess can be an...

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LiveWire Quartet [/caption] The Gardens at Elm Bank will once again open their gates free to all for the Fourth Annual Arts on the Green on Thursday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Attendees can wander the gardens, enjoy live...

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By Emily Greffenius Hometown Weekly Intern The Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley, operated by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (Mass Hort), presented a design exhibition on June 30 and July 1 that paired together sculptures already on display in the gardens with floral designs created to match. The designs were on view both days during...

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Dover held its 7th annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 25-29. The theme this year was "Rolling River Rampage," and the kids learned that no matter what, God is always with them. The church was full of love and laughter...

After a long day of watching kids at St. Dunstan’s Vacation Bible School (VBS), some counselors chose to stay after hours to make an impact on the community with a service project. This year, the group was led by Cecilia Fielding and Alexis Leonard. The team of twenty 12-15 year olds decided to raise funds...

By Emily Greffenius Hometown Weekly Intern On June 21, the longest day of the year, the Westwood Library hosted The Happy Strummers, a senior ukulele troupe based in Dover, to lead a sing-along celebrating the summer solstice. The 14 players – 11 women and three men – meet to practice once a week on Wednesdays, simply for...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Correspondent As Dover Sherborn High School closes its doors for the summer, and students and staff begin their plans for vacation, many have taken the time to reflect on the past year at the high school. For Janice Barry, Dover Sherborn’s K through 12 Fine and Performing Arts Department chair,...

In a ceremony in Franklin, Dover Sherborn High School graduate Iona Stephen was recently awarded a scholarship by the Scots’ Charitable Society. The Scots’ Charitable Society is the oldest charitable organization still existing in the Western Hemisphere. Founded in 1657 and incorporated in 1786 the organization exists to help people of Scottish heritage. The society is...

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The Chicatabot Garden Club of Dover has received a Yearbook Award Certificate from the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts for its 2017 – 2018 yearbook. This yearbook is published yearly for members and includes, all in one place, important history and by-laws, membership listings for both the Federation and Club members, and details...

The Sherborn Council on Aging was pleased to invite the Sherborn Police, Fire and Emergency Services personnel to a very special breakfast “in appreciation for your service” on Monday, June 18, at Pilgrim Church. The morning event gave the seniors, town officials and the community an opportunity to stop by and say "thank you" to...

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Sixth graders at Dover Sherborn Middle School had an opportunity to show the different skills and knowledge they have acquired this past year when they displayed their civilization design presentations last Monday. The project used the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) educational approach. Cathy Simino, an art teacher...

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Special Correspondent The stories of the old west have captured the interest of Americans for years. Some of us grew up watching “Little House on the Prairie.” Others watched the Clint Eastwood classics. The stories of cowboys and criminals have been a fascination for decades. These stories usually take place in...

By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Members of the Dover community weren’t going to let a little rain stop them from enjoying the Friends of the Council on Aging’s Up In Smoke BBQ to kick off the summer last Tuesday evening. The event outside the Caryl Community Center had to deal with a bit of rain at the...

Pictured (L-R): Sarah O'Connell, DSEF Co-President; Kathy Moloy, DSMS math teacher; Tom Duprey, DSMS music teacher; Janice Barry, DSHS Fine and Performing Arts Department Head; Kristina Grace, DSEF Co-President.

The Dover Sherborn Educational Fund (DSEF) has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to the Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn for the 2018 – 2019 school...

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The Dover Foundation, an independent, non-profit, all-volunteer organization that has served the Dover community since 1947, has announced this year’s scholarship awards and community grants. The Foundation, which promotes community spirit and service, is best known for its yearly outstanding theatrical productions held in Dover featuring many Dover citizens. Recent productions have included “Oliver,”...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter “Every journey begins with a known destination,” said Jason Zavras, Dover Sherborn High School’s class of 2018 president. “How you get there is the challenge. For all of us, we began on our journey walking through these doors for the first time on August 28, 2014, many of us...

Recycling Committee announces book donation bin

The Dover Recycling Committee has announced a new book donation bin at the Transfer Station provided by More Than Words (www.mtwyouth.org). More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business....

Category Archives: Dover-Sherborn

Kids scream for homemade ice cream

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DS riders to take on PMC

Goats, alpacas, miniature ponies, oh my!

Chickering School students make a difference

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Arts on the Green coming soon

Sculpture in Bloom at Elm Bank

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St. Dunstan’s VBS campers raise funds

VBS counselors make community impact

Happy Strummers entertain in Westwood

DSHS music boasts noteworthy year

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Iona Stephen awarded scholarship

Chicatabot Garden Club recognized

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Sherborn COA thanks first responders

Sixth graders show off civ projects

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The story of Sherborn’s famous outlaw

Dover community serves up BBQ

DSEF awards over $150K in grants

Pictured (L-R): Sarah O'Connell, DSEF Co-President; Kathy Moloy, DSMS math teacher; Tom Duprey, DSMS music teacher; Janice Barry, DSHS Fine and Performing Arts Department Head; Kristina Grace, DSEF Co-President.

Dover Foundation awards

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DSHS celebrates class of 2018

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