By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Returning for their second annual event, Powisset Farm hosted the Westwood COA for an open house on Wednesday, July 12th. Seniors were welcomed to explore the property while snacking on some elegant snacks from the farm and sipping on some refreshing...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Friends of Farm Pond hosted their 39th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest this past Sunday, July 23rd. Due to last week’s unfortunate weather, they had to push back this event by a week. Despite the cancellation, the rain date proved to have...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library shared an online event sponsored by the Friends at the Tewksbury Library this past Thursday, July 13th. This event, titled “Landing on the Moon,” was led by Solar System Ambassador and volunteer educator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Nestled within the heart of our bustling community lies a haven of opportunity for families: Caryl Park. Upon arrival you will encounter a symphony of recreational activities. Tennis courts resound with the satisfying thwack of balls, while basketball courts echo with...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, the Dover Town Library shared an online event this past Friday, July 7th, titled “One More For My Baby – The Hollywood Songbook of Frank Sinatra.” This virtual event was led by professor emeritus...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Late last month The Dover Town Library (DTL) placed a new StoryWalk at the lower level entrance, near the children’s room for little readers and their families to enjoy. The book selected for this StoryWalk was Say Something by Peter H....
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, Dover Town Library shared an online event, ‘The Adventures of Two Grannies on the Road,’ starring Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell. These two adventurous grannies travel around Massachusetts to try an array...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite some rain delays, the Dover American Legion put on an amazing Music Festival this past Saturday, June 10th. This family-friendly event included live performances by local bands, craft beers and some delicious food. The bands who performed included Eddy’s Shoe,...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Tuesday, May 30th, 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 event truly special was...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was a gorgeous day for goats last Wednesday, as many folks gathered outside at Dover Town Library (DTL) for their first ever “Goats and Giggles” program from 10am-12pm. The event was a drop-in, so anyone interested was free to swing...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The second annual Dash for Dane Family Day and 5K event took place at Powisset Farm this past Sunday, marking a spirited day of racing. This event serves as a tribute to Dane's competitive spirit and his dedication to bringing friends...
The Garden at Elm Bank, part of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MassHort) recently held its first Tulip Mania! The spring event takes place is held in late April and gives locals a chance to view an impressive array of spring florals on the Wellesley/Dover property.
Tulip Mania first bloomed in...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Last Thursday Night, the Friends of the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted their 6th Annual Cheers for Books event: a happy hour to support the library we love, which was presented by the Bohlin Group.
Over 100 people were...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
There’s still so much to do on a rainy day at Powisset Farm. Some opt for a walk outside, while others browse the indoor market. Toddlers greeted Friday morning with storytime with Ms. Stacie. Kids took a set on a blanket by the market inside...
by Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
In their final game of the season, Dover-Sherborn High School boys’ basketball hosted Cardinal-Spellman for a non-league showdown. After trailing for the majority of the first half, the Raiders turned the game into...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The winter has gifted New England plenty of cold weather and a few dustings of snow, making for a typically picturesque time of year. Amidst the chill, members of the community are heading to Powisset Farm to enjoy the season to the fullest.
By Elisha Lee
Hometown Weekly Contributor
One of the pitfalls of local history is the tendency to see one’s community as an entity apart from its surroundings. In actuality, of course, Dover was a part of Dedham until 1836, and the original Dedham Grant encompassed 200 square miles, stretching from Boston...
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Powisset Farm runs community events that are not Trustee-member exclusives. One of these events is their currently on-going Reindeer Quest. Free and open to the public during daylight hours through the end of January 2023, anyone is welcome to come to the farm and walk...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Sue Kelliher, the director of the Sherborn Council on Aging, recently welcomed seniors to the Sherborn Town Hall on Friday, January 6, to meet and greet the community's new town administrator, Jeremy Marsette.
The event was held in the Select Board Meeting...
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
A brisk 36 degree day fell upon the town of Dover on Tuesday morning, December 20.
Still readying for the holidays, most with downtime were wrapping gifts or still shopping.
A group of Dover runners, however, seized the opportunity to get some fresh air and spend time
with neighbors and family for...
