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Girls’ Soccer dominates Dedham

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn (DS) girls' soccer team hosted the Dedham Marauders on Tuesday, October 8, at Nora Searle Turf. On this chilly autumn evening, spectators gathered in the stands to watch an intense matchup that ended in a 5-0 shutout victory for...

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Fantastic florals at the Fall Flower Show

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, visitors flocked to the 138th annual New England Fall Flower Show. The event took place at The Garden at Elm Bank, the 36-acre home of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS). This year’s show boasted quite an array of activities, demonstrations,...

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Springdale Field Festival celebrates community

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Mother’s Association (DMA) and the Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT) presented the Springdale Field Festival. This kickoff-to-fall event was located at Springdale Field right in Dover, MA in which the weather conditions could not have been more perfect. 

Local artist shares whimsical pieces

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Sherborn Library loves to uplift and support local artists by showcasing their work throughout the community room. The library recently unveiled the most recent collection “Whimsical Art” by dd Design. 

Opening night welcomed guests to get a...

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Sherborn’s 350th Parade

By Audrey’s Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sherborn had a picture-perfect day for its 350th anniversary parade, which was hosted by the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association. The sky was deep blue, with bright yellow and red foliage contrasting brilliantly. Townspeople and friends lined the parade route from...

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DS Boys’ Soccer delivers strong first half

The DS High School boys soccer team is off to a hot start as they start the season with a record of 7-2-2. This year’s edition is an experienced group, led by a core of upperclassmen who were key members of last year’s team.  Twelve members of the roster were part of the...

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Exploring the Dwight-Derby House at Sherborn Library

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dwight-Derby House, a historic home in Medfield, has long been admired by surrounding communities. In recognition of its significance, the Sherborn Council on Aging hosted a discussion about the property at the Sherborn Library. The event, titled “Revisiting the Dwight-Derby...

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Water & Fire at Farm Pond

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

As part of Sherborn’s 350th celebration, the Farm Pond Advisory Committee held a beautifully planned event called Water & Fire at Farm Pond. The event took place on September 22 to recognize the autumnal solstice with fire pits ablaze in the...

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HTW’s October bucketlist 

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor 

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the month of October is finally upon us with its enchanting blend of autumnal beauty and Halloween magic. For families, this month offers a unique opportunity to come together, celebrate the...

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Locals enjoy Polo in the Country

Locals enjoy Polo in the Country

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Newspaper

The Norfolk Hunt Club’s annual Polo in the Country event was held at their storied Steeplechase Field in Medfield. Polo has been played...

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Locals enjoy Polo in the Country

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Newspaper

The Norfolk Hunt Club’s annual Polo in the Country event was held at their storied Steeplechase Field in Medfield. Polo has been played on this field for 130 years. In addition, according to the club’s web site, “The Norfolk Hunt Club...

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COA makes fantastic pho

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover and Westwood Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again at Powisset Farm to join Chef Thi in learning how to make warm, flavorful, satisfying pho. This Vietnamese culinary favorite is typically made with broth, noodles, herbs and a...

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Home canning workshop at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Cary Library Foundation and in partnership with the Lexington Community Farm (LexFarm), the Sherborn Library shared an online home canning event. This event, which was led by Chef Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions, was in honor of Massachusetts...

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Children experiment with 3D printing

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Sherborn Library recently acquired a 3-D printer for its ever-growing collection of tools. To show off their new machine the library invited patrons to come and watch as the printer made bookmarks for people. 

 Currently, the library...

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Residents prepare for Water and Fire Festival

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sherborn is getting ready for its Water and Fire Festival on September 21 as a part of its 350th anniversary celebration. Part of this festival includes paper bag luminaries decorated by the Sherborn community.

All ages filled the...

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25th annual perimeter swim

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for the 25th Anniversary, the Friends of Farm Pond hosted their perimeter swim on Saturday, September 7th. Despite the faint chill in the air, the weather could not have been more perfect for this non-competitive 1.6 mile swim. 

Mushroom madness at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted a Mushroom Madness Craft Extravaganza. Leading this event was Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna. 

Tweens and teens gathered together in the Community Room of the DTL ready to partake in multiple...

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Exploring paranormal hotspots at the DTL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

New England is a massive hotspot for paranormal and cryptozoology which is why the Dover Town Library (DTL) invited Ronny Le Blanc to speak on these phenomena. This talk covered the first-hand experiences of many locals and where some of these...

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The Peacheaters Rock the Woods

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

At the end of last month, The Trustees hosted the first ever music festival at Rocky Woods in Medfield. This event, entitled, “Rock the Woods,” was an outdoor festival that was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 19, but due to poor...

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Kids create fruit tarts at Sherborn Library

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens were in for a delicious treat as the Sherborn Library hosted the Food Explorers. Leading the class was Katie Shepherd, owner and founder of Food Explorers.

Shepherd, a registered dietitian and graduate of UConn’s Coordinated...

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