Local voting civil amidst heated election
‘Shrek’ coming to Dover-Sherborn
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The world’s most popular, beloved, and only green ogre is taking his adventures to the stage with “Shrek the Musical.” He is surrounded with all of the characters from Far Far Away, and many others helping or hurting his seemingly impossible “happy ending.” The musical is full of catchy songs, lively dance numbers, and...
Troop 1 Dover driven by service
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Each year, Troop 1 Dover participates in various community service efforts by embracing the Scout Law, “A scout is helpful” and the Scout Slogan, “Do a good turn daily.”
During the last year, Troop 1 Dover participated in a number of community service activities. A few Boy Scouts supported the Dover veterans by participating...
FOTSL announce Middlesex Savings grant
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The Friends of the Sherborn Library today announced receipt of a $20,000 grant awarded by the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The support will allow the Friends of the Sherborn Library (FOTSL) to effect a full-scale redesign of the Sherborn Library website to increase communication and promotion by FOTSL of services and programming they...
COA’s mahjongg more than just a game
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walking into the room where the Council on Aging holds their weekly mahjongg games, you would think you were walking into a room of giggling teenagers. The four women who came together this past week to let loose and play were having so much fun, their laughter and mirth...
As renovation looms, library hosts contractors
Recently, patrons may have noticed groups of visitors to the Sherborn Library looking for something other than the new best-selling book, a favorite periodical or assistance with a research project. On October 26, interested general contractors and subcontractors were invited to come and look, walk through the library building, and stroll the surrounding site, all...
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Lifetime Learning offers food for thought
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Many people try to avoid school as vehemently as possible once it is no longer required. However, for the members of the Lifetime Learning classes, this is far from their objective. Lifetime Learning in Dover offers courses in philosophy, music, history, art, and horticulture. Thursday was the last class...
Dover Library celebrates Diwali with henna
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There are two sides to Nimmi Sehgal: one is a bubbly, infectiously happy woman, overflowing with energy. The other is a calm, graceful, soothing artist. The henna tattoo artist, who has been practicing henna for over 35 years, switches between these two modes faster than you can blink. At...
Charles River School opens Wetlands Lab
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On Saturday morning, October 22, members of the Dover Conservation Commission, local Selectmen, a representative from the Audubon society and members of the Charles River School community gathered to mark the official opening of the Wetlands Laboratory. As the gold ribbon across the entrance was cut, children and adults clad in rain boots...
Classical Indian dancers celebrate Dover Diwali
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The most striking things about the Indian dance performance that the Dover Library held in honor of Diwali were the lurid colors and the shaking of ankle bells. Even before entering the room, a gorgeous cacophony of bells hit your ears. Worn on the ankles of each performer, the...
Sherbornites scurry to library
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Susan McCarthy placed a length of rope on the floor of the Sherborn Library as her audience of preschool children curiously looked on. The length of cord stretched from the stacks of books on one side of the library to the other. "A chipmunk can make tunnels that long,"...
Hauschka to make bees presentation
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The Dover Historical Society will present a program on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. by Peter Hauschka entitled: Bees, Honey and the Important Role of Massachusetts in the History of Beekeeping. The program will be held in the Dover Town Library, Lower Level.
Peter Hauschka is a retired scientist who practices...
Cross-Country battles with Medfield
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn High cross country teams met at William E. McCarthy Memorial Fields at the bottom of Hospital Hill in Medfield on Thursday for their Tri-Valley League match.
The Warriors (4-2) and Raiders (3-3) renewed their storied athletic rivalry against one another with a fun and...
Annual FOPA Jazz Brunch on tap
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Please join the Dover-Sherborn High School Friends of the Performing Arts for their annual Jazz Brunch, Sunday, November 6, from 11:00 - 1:00 at the Wellesley College Club. The event is always a great time, involving great food and wonderful entertainment by DSHS performing artists: the jazz band, chorus, and acapella groups. Tickets...
Tea, Trivia on tap in Dover
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The small group of seniors sits in the center of the Dover Library, talking amongst themselves and exchanging looks and laughs. Suddenly, they quiet down as Joan Campbell, Head of Technical Services at the library, speaks.
“What is the highest number of Michelin stars a restaurant can receive?”
The chatter among the group...
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Rev. Leonard installed at St. Dunstan’s
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The Rev. Sean T. Leonard was installed as the church’s seventh rector by The Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, Bishop Diocesan, on October 5 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. Clergy from the Charles River Deanery, Diocese of Massachusetts and neighboring churches in Dover joined in the celebration. Bishop Gates presided over the service...
Sherborn’s learners love littleBits
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The afternoon light streams through Sherborn Library, bathing its space with a warm, calm glow. Regulars quietly sit, browsing through stacks of books and quietly scanning periodicals. The amiable librarians go about their business, keeping the space ship-shape.
Then, there is the sound of a noisemaker, not unlike that of...
Phyllis Braun an inspiration beyond her farming legend
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Phyllis Braun radiates an energy which rivals that of community members 20 years her junior. With an infectious laugh, an excellent sense of humor, and a palpable passion for the work she has accomplished, it’s no wonder Braun became so prominent as to attract attention from the White House....
Caryl House a Dover miracle
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Just outside of the center of Dover, a Georgian-style house keeps watch over Dedham Street. The home looks as though it could have grown out of the landscape; so perfectly fitting is it for the environment that one could convince himself that it had been there forever.
Perhaps that’s...
CRS students experience farm life
