Simek an Eagle Scout
Coffee hour about more than breakfast
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A group of senior men have been getting together in Dover for at least the past 12 years for coffee and donuts, but also for much more – companionship, nostalgia, friendship, and history. This group meets the last Friday of each month. This past Friday, they had a turnout...
Dover-Sherborn bid 2016 adieu
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As a calendar year closes, an opportunity for reflection and remembrance opens.
12 Months. 52 weeks. 366 days (lest we forget, 2016 was a leap-year). Countless stories of highs and lows, victories and defeats, occasions of joy and sadness.
Even the smallest and sleepiest of towns could fill thick tomes with their comings and...
Sherborn Library moves to Community Center
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library is a place for all to enjoy. There are plentiful activities and events for children, books and movies for adults – it is truly a community destination. Currently, the Library is moving across the street to the Community Center so that it can undergo renovations to...
Sherborn Brain Busters take robotics honors
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The Sherborn-based Brain Busters team recently took the top score in the 2016 FLL Robotics competition in Worcester. The Brain Busters team is comprised of Ryan Bendremer (12), Joseph Jia (11), Zachary Szeto (13), and Riya Bahadur (12).
During the Regional competition, the team also won the Last Robot Standing Award, competing against...
Musical inclinations
On Saturday, November 19, fourteen Dover-Sherborn High School students auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Eastern District Senior Festival. The following students were selected to participate in the Festival to be held on January 6-7, 2017 at Boston Latin School: (From Left to Right) David Kennan - Band, Hannah Szeto - Band, Isabel Tate...
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Library hosts cookie swap
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Public Library is one of the most festive venues around. From celebrating Diwali to the Chinese New Year, there is never a lack of seasonal events. Most recently, the Library has begun to celebrate the current holiday season with a Cookie Swap. The first ever Cookie Swap,...
Dover hosts Hour of Code
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Each and every person uses computers every single day, whether it’s a smart phone, a car, a watch, or a television. However, many are not aware of the actual inner workings of computers and the capabilities that they offer. John Quackenbush decided to try to change that by leading...
Dover resident receives CRS young alumni award
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Charles River School has named Dover resident Lily Hicks (class of 2014) as this year’s recipient of Charles River School’s (CRS) Young Alumni Award, awarded each year to an alum from the past five years who has demonstrated excellence in personal achievement or community service.
As a student at Nobles, Lily is active...
Sherborn COA hosts annual Holiday Party
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Festivities for the upcoming holidays come in all shapes and sizes, all different ages, and in all manner of traditions. This past week, the Sherborn Council on Aging held their annual Holiday Party at the Pilgrim Church. In addition to delicious food provided by local vendors, festive decorations filled...
‘Art of Worship’ opens at St. Dunstan’s
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church has announced the opening of “The Art of Worship,” a photography exhibit featuring the work of parishioner and Sherborn resident Tia Dennis. This exhibit of black and white photographs is part of the church’s 50th anniversary celebration. The exhibit will run through January 15.
Dennis has no formal training in photography. However,...
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Search for Sherborn’s Number One Dog
Is Sherborn’s Number One Dog living at your house? Town Clerk Carole Marple is asking residents to send in photos of their dogs this fall and maybe - just maybe - your dog will be chosen best of show. The winning dog will receive Sherborn 2017 dog license tag #1 for free and be featured...
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Dover Town Report Committee seeks photos
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The Dover Town Report Committee invites photography enthusiasts to submit their work for publication consideration in the upcoming 2016 Dover Town Report. The committee seeks photographs that showcase Dover and it’s citizens through themes such as nature and wildlife, architectural highlights, sports events, everyday town scenes or events that include Dover Days, summer...
Sherborn Rec announces winter programs
Sherborn Recreation has announced its slate of winter programs.
December Vacation All Sports Clinic featuring Dodgeball, Knockout and Hit Trax Home Run Derby - Ages 7-12
Perfect for athletes looking for something fun and competitive to do during the winter break. This clinic is run for Sherborn Rec at Metro West Sportscenter (270 Eliot Street, Ashland).
Tuesday, December...
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Brownies collecting for Cradles to Crayons
Dover Brownie Troop 66336 will be holding a clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons as part of one of their troop community service projects. Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at...
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Powisset Farm Story Hour
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The ideas surrounding Thanksgiving are often focused on the conceptual – giving thanks for what we have, being thankful for those around us, appreciating our families and friends. This appreciation can also be extended to what is around us, not just who. At Powisset Farm, a Thanksgiving Story Hour...
CRS students recognized at Model UN
On November 19, 30 sixth, seventh and eighth grade Charles River School (CRS) students attended the Model United Nations Middle School Conference. During this all-day gathering at Northeastern University, more than 500 middle school students worked collaboratively to tackle world problems such as malnutrition, the Syrian civil war, and climate change.
Three CRS delegations received...
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Bonsai Lecture and Demonstration
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The Chicatabot Garden Club will host a lecture and demonstration on the art and science of bonsai on Tuesday, December 13 at the Dover Town Library, Lower Level. There will be coffee at 9:00 a.m., and the program will begin at 9:30.
This introduction to bonsai design is a one-hour demonstration illustrating the basics...
Dover Foundation to hold caroling event
The Dover Foundation is hosting its annual community carol sing on the town green Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m.
The Foundation is an energetic local organization, celebrating 70 years in 2017. They are dedicated to promoting community spirit and community service, and are best known for their outstanding theatrical productions and generous annual college scholarships...
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Cub Scouts walk through Dover
Dover Cub Scouts enjoyed a walk through Chase Woodlands and Peters’ Reservation on Saturday, November 12. About 20 Cubs and adults were led by Amey Moot of the Dover Open Space Committee. They heard about her family’s prior use of this land, and their donation of the land to preserve as open space.
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