by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This year will mark the 54th celebration of Earth Day, an event that’s been occurring every April 22nd since 1980. Believed to have been founded by Gaylord Nelson, an American politician, it is estimated that more than 1 billion people participate...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
During April break, the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko to tell Japanese Folktales and teach Origami to little one’s and their families. As everyone began to gather together in the Community Room, Motoko was seen creating...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dr. Christoph Strobel, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts/Lowell, virtually presented his most recent book, “Native Americans of New England,” through the Sherborn Public Library (SPL). This event was sponsored by the Sherborn History Center and Museum and in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library (DTL) shared a virtual Midweek Meditation for all to come and enjoy. Each session lasted about a half hour and attendees were welcome to come every week or choose which classes work best for them.
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Multi-instrumentalist Jeff Snow presented his concert “A Softer Side of Celtic” on Saturday, April 6 at the Dover Town Library. His demeanor was humble and friendly as he entered the Community Room and walked to the front where his instruments—a guitar,...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As part of the Town of Sherborn’s 300th anniversary celebration, the Sherborn Historical Society and the Sherborn Library presented a program on Tuesday, March 12, titled “Sent to Sherborn: The Sherborn Women’s Reformatory.” Estelle Friedman, Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Monday, April 8, the Dover-Sherborn girls' lacrosse team hosted the Medway High Mustangs, securing a 13-7 victory over Medway. Leading the team, Avery O'Connell netted six goals, closely followed by Kelly Devine, who pocketed four goals. Molly Malloy contributed...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, the Sherborn Library held a fun Lotus Lantern Workshop. The workshop was led via the Internet by Younhee Shin from the New York City office of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Local participants could choose to participate in...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Dover native Amy Ursitti, 24, is getting ready to run her second Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15th. Inspired by watching her mother run the marathon seven different times when she was a child, she immediately knew that if she were...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained during April vacation? Look no further! From Medfield to Westwood, there are plenty of exciting events happening in your area, catering to children of all ages.
In Medfield,...
2024 will mark Dover-Sherborn’s 14th year participating in Destination Imagination (DI). The goal of DI is to transform education one challenge at a time and to inspire and equip youth to imagine and innovate through the creative process today so they will become the creative and collaborative leaders of tomorrow. Students work together...
The Town of Sherborn is pleased to announce the launch of Sherborn Power Choice, a group electricity buying program from the Town that gives residents and businesses more choice and control over the electricity they buy. Sherborn joins nearly 170 other Massachusetts communities that have this type of electricity program, including Natick, Ashland,...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
World Autism Month is an internationally recognized observance held every April to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). During this month, various events, campaigns, and initiatives are organized by autism advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, and individuals to promote understanding, acceptance,...
The Trustees of Reservations announced today it has acquired Millborn Farm, a beautiful 195-acre property with frontage on the Charles River that is situated in the towns of Sherborn and Millis in the heart of the Charles River Valley.
The Trustees recently finalized the purchase of the property and will...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams, including Dover-Sherborn,...
Pine Hill Elementary School auditorium was converted into a global tapestry for their 2nd Annual International Night. 25 countries hosted tables representing their beautiful heritage and inviting guests to view their educational displays with great enthusiasm. Paper passports were provided by the event host, the Pine Hill CSA (Community School Association), for stamping as...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The fifth-seeded Dover-Sherborn Weston boys punched their ticket to the 2024 Division 4 State Championship game on Sunday, March 18. Facing off against the sixth-seeded Hanover High, the Raiders were locked in to secure the Championship title to bring back...
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The affable David Wheeler led a lighthearted discussion on principles of healthy eating in his talk, “Delicious Diabetic Cooking,” at the Dover Town Library (DTL) on Saturday, March 9. He shared his knowledge of nutrition, took questions, and offered recipes and...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library prepared to celebrate St. Patrick's Day a week early with its Celtic Chocolate Program. Led by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations, a licensed chocolatier enthusiastic about sharing programs with local communities, the event aimed to showcase various Irish delights,...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library ushered in March by embracing the spirit of spring with its winter concert, featuring the No Name Trio—a trio of accomplished women skilled in playing flutes and bassoon. Comprised of Carol Epple and Wendy Vignaux on flutes, and...
