By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
To kick off summer vacation, Nile, the life-sized inflatable humpback whale, visited the Sherborn Library for a fun, interactive, and educational experience. According to their website, “The Whalemobile offers unique and innovative programming using a life sized inflatable whale. We bring...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children of all ages and their guardians gathered in the Community Room of the Sherborn Library for a fun learning experience about butterflies and moths. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Sherborn Library.
Heather Simpson,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Residents of Dover and the surrounding area were in for an artistic treat as the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted a Wine Glass Paint Night. Leading this activity was Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna.
Attendees filed into...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The summer concert series under the Hometown Weekly’s (HTW) umbrella of towns have become a beloved tradition, drawing music lovers of all ages to enjoy evenings filled with live performances under the stars.
Out of the six towns...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The David Doering Nature Trail, a cherished part of Sherborn for nearly 50 years, is integral to Pine Hills Elementary School. Named in honor of David Doering, a beloved community member who passed away in 1976, the trail continues to be...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Lewis and Meg Randa and their family, of the Peace Abbey Foundation, held a heartfelt ceremony to honor the 30th anniversary of the Pacifist Memorial on North Main Street. They presented two 2024 International Courage of Conscience Awards and dedicated several...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In collaboration with the Dover Council on Aging (COA), and sponsored by the Friends of the Dover COA, the Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, June 4th. She was portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents:...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The eighth annual Dover Music Festival took place earlier this month at the American Legion, attracting local families for an eight-hour concert featuring multiple bands.
Attendees lounged on lawn chairs in the Legion's backyard, soaking up the pleasant...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover-Sherborn High School (DSHS) was honored to graduate the class of 2024 on Friday, June 9, 2024. Originally planned for June 8, the graduation was postponed by a day due to impending rain. This change allowed the class of 2024 to...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nestled within the town of Dover, MA, lies an area with open fields and an array of beautiful farm houses. Powisset Farms, which has been dated back over 300 years, remains to be an invaluable cultural resource for not only its...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sherborn's 350th Anniversary celebration included a classic car show at Lauren Fields, highlighting vintage farm equipment. Organized by the Sherborn Fund, the event attracted numerous attendees who gathered on the grass to admire antique automobiles.
Featuring a variety...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In collaboration with the Dover Historical Society and the Dover Council on Aging (COA), the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted underwater archaeologist Helena (Laina) Wylde Swiny to discuss Ancient Ships, Shipping and Nautical Archaeology. Attendees gathered together in the Community Room,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Thursday, May 31st, the Memorial Day Committee held a beautiful Memorial Day Observation at the Dover Town Commons. This event honored all those who currently serve and who have served over the years. What made this Observation truly special was...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a damp Saturday morning, the second annual Dash for Dane Family Day and 5K Trail Run was held at the Trustees’ lovely Powisset Farm in celebration of the greatly missed Dane Austin Kasschau of Dover, who struggled for his whole...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library Arts and Crafts Fair has been held annually since 1972. This year’s event was crowded with cars parked in most spots available in the immediate area. A large flag hoisted on a fire truck ladder marked the spot...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Square dancers gathered together at Blackburn Hall in Walpole to dance in honor of the 68th anniversary of the Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club of Walpole. Coming from near and far, including Cranston (Rhode Island), Mansfield, Norfolk, Walpole, Dover, Westwood, Dedham, Medfield,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover Parks and Recreation held their annual Youth Fishing Derby at Channing Pond. This Dover pond was packed with children and their families ready to catch some fish and see who could reel in the biggest one.
Awards...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Dover-Sherborn High hosted the Medfield Warriors on Monday, May 6 for their ninth TVL matchup of the season. Dover-Sherborn fell to Medfield 21-2 in the evening’s competition, despite their seniors' leadership on the field; Avery O’Connell and Meredith Salvin each...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Artist Lisa Hayden presented powerful abstract paintings at the opening reception for her exhibit, “Bridging the Abstract,” at the Sherborn Library on April 27. The spring art show will run until May 31st.
Hayden studied studio art at...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed Town Administrator Michael Blanchard to discuss and review articles on the town warrant for the May Town Meeting and hear updates on Town projects. This event was in co-collaboration with the Dover Council on Aging...
