By Amanda Brown
Community Contributor
It will be a jolly holiday indeed when Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s production of the classic musical Mary Poppins opens at Dover-Sherborn’s Mudge Auditorium for four performances December 7th at 6:30pm, December 8th at 7pm, and December 9th at 1pm and 7pm.
Girls Basketball season preview
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The DSHS Girls Varsity Basketball team begins its season with a home opener against Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. Head Coach Kanee Chebdla’s squad returns nine players from last season’s team that won the inaugural tri-valley league (small)...
Boys Basketball season preview
By Jeff Kiesling
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The DSHS Varsity Boys’ basketball season begins with a game at Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. and runs through mid-February with games being played primarily on Tuesday and Friday nights. The Raiders return four starters from last...
Powisset Farm hosts Haybale Tree Lighting
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Powisset Farm ushered in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Haybale Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2nd. The fully booked event welcomed 300 attendees at no cost, offering a variety of activities for everyone's enjoyment.
Fire pits...
Wrapping up fall sports
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As the autumn leaves completed their descent, Dover-Sherborn sports teams achieved notable success during the fall of 2023. The season was a rollercoaster of emotions for our athletes, marked by thrilling victories and triumphs. Here is a comprehensive overview of...
Raiders host Warriors in annual Thanksgiving game
By Jeff Kiesling
Community Contributor
The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week. Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings. Fans...
Mary Poppins takes flight at DSMS
On a recent Monday afternoon at Dover-Sherborn Middle School’s (DSMS) Mudge Auditorium, a spectacular sight took place: 7th grader Brynn Cullum and 8th grader Caroline Johnson were taking turns floating through the air, holding the iconic umbrella and satchel of Mary Poppins.
Moments later, 8th graders Sully McStravick and Dash...
Spicing things up at Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The smell of the fall and holiday season filled the air in the Community Room at the Sherborn Library, as they held a Make Your Own Festive Seasoning event. This workshop was hosted by Therapy Gardens who offers an array of...
The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
Last week, I wrote about two individuals in the 17th Century – Roxbury Minister John Eliot and Massachusetts Bay government official Daniel Gookin - who worked together to establish villages throughout the Massachusetts Bay Colony for the “Praying Indians” - the name...
Field Hockey shows unyielding grit
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Nerves and cheers permeated the atmosphere as the third-seeded Dover-Sherborn field hockey team convened at Burlington High for the state semi-final match against the top-seeded Newburyport Clippers. Bleachers were brimming with friends and family, gathering to rally behind the Raiders...
Hometown Weekly’s holiday bucket list
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
As the holiday season unfolds, a palpable sense of magic and joy permeates the air. The conclusion of November heralds a season of merriment, and December glistens with the luminosity of festive lights. Revel in the spirit of the holidays and...
Sherborn’s serene Watercolor Class debut
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sherborn community members were in for a tranquil and relaxing evening at the beginning of the month as the Sherborn Library hosted their first Watercolor Class. Cosponsored by the Sherborn Council on Aging, this much anticipated event filled up rather quickly,...
Raiders fall to Oakmont Regional
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On the chilly evening of Sunday, November 12, the ninth-seeded Dover-Sherborn boys soccer team embarked on a bus journey to Oakmont Regional High for a crucial encounter against the top-seeded Spartans. Having commenced their post-season with convincing victories against Swampscott...
The deep meaning behind “Eliot” Street
By Douglas Brown
Community Contributor
In the center of Sherborn, at the only traffic light, there is an unremarkable street sign on the road to South Natick. When you are next there, waiting for the light to change, take a moment to reflect on the name. What...
We Remember Our Veterans open house
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In honor of Veterans Day, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds hosted their “We Remember Our Veterans” Open House this past Wednesday, November 9th. All were welcomed to explore the building while enjoying some light refreshments and a musical performance.
A not-so-scary good time at SPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a fun, not-so-spooky treat this past Tuesday, October 31st, as the Sherborn Public Library (SPL) hosted a Halloween Storytime for all to come and enjoy. Mini ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more filled the Nora’s Treehouse room...
A Boo-tiful time in the barnyard
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little one’s and their families were in for a special treat this past Friday, October 27th, as Powisset Farms hosted their “Boo in the Barnyard” Halloween event! Everyone was welcome to come dressed up in their costumes for trick or treating...
SPL holds Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Sherborn Library hosted some friendly competition throughout the month of October with their 4th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Competition! Starting on October 13th, families had up to ten days to craft and carve their pumpkins to be submitted into the contest.
Trunk-or-Treating at Pine Hill
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Ghouls, witches, princesses, wizards, and creatures of all kids ventured out to Pine Hill Elementary this past Saturday, October 28th to take part in Sherborn’s third annual trunk-or-treating event! Trunk-or-treating is an event where adults decorate the back of their cars...
SPL offers valuable network for job seekers
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Are you over the age of fifty and looking for a job? Maybe you are on the hunt for a new career path? Well through the Sherborn Public Library, the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group is here to help!
