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‘Up In Smoke BBQ’ June 13

The Friends of the Dover Council on Aging are inviting all Dover residents to join them outdoors at the Caryl Community Center for an “Up In Smoke BBQ” on Wednesday, June 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is event's fifth year. The cost is $5 per person pre-registration, or $10 on the day...

Registration is now open to all residents of Sherborn and Dover for the 2018 Sherborn “Snappers” swim team season. Like last year, registration is a two-step process. Parents must visit www.sherbornsnappers.com to register their swimmer(s). They then need to visit www.sherbornrec.com to finalize registration and make payment. All information regarding swim meet dates, practice times, swim...

DS hosting Challenge Success regional kick-off

Dover-Sherborn High School will host a parent education event featuring keynote speaker Dr. Brad Sachs on Friday, May 4, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Mudge Auditorium at Dover-Sherborn High School. Dr. Denise Pope will join Dr. Sachs on stage for a conversation about the prevalent stress and anxiety facing adolescents today. They will promote a...

Registered Democrats in Dover recently held a caucus to elect delegates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Elected as delegates were Rob Andrews, Erin Rodat-Savla, and Carina Sullivan. Peter Hoffman, Kevin Luey, and Candice Sullivan were elected as alternate delegates. Committee Co-Chair Carol Lisbon will also be attending as a delegate. “It was a great caucus...

Hometown communities a lacrosse gold mine

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Lacrosse has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, and the seven towns that Hometown Weekly covers (Dover, Medfield, Needham, Sherborn, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood) have all become certifiable hotbeds for the sport. But how hot, exactly? Currently, 37 NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse players reside in, or are natives to,...

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By Ilene Hoffman January 20, 1978: Huge snowstorm. (When I wrote this, I didn’t know a real huge snowstorm was coming in two weeks.) February 6, 1978: Left work, slightly paranoid about the snow. That’s my diary entry regarding the Blizzard of 1978. Unfortunately, I have no personal photos from that historic blizzard 40 years ago,...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Deeply rooted in Cub Scout tradition is the annual pinewood derby. It’s a half-day at Kraft Hall dedicated to racing miniature gravity-fueled wooden cars, designed and built by the Cub Scouts and their parents. “This is a huge Cub Scout tradition,” said DJ Johnston, one of the den leaders. “We...

Wellesley Neighbors holding warm winter gathering

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Area seniors who’d like to know more about Wellesley Neighbors (WN) are invited to a warm winter gathering at a member’s home on February 6 at 3 p.m. WN is a social, educational and support organization for couples and singles 55 and above in Dover, Natick, Needham, Wellesley and Weston. For directions to...

CRS students shine in local competitions

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After months of preparation, the Charles River School Model United Nations and Robotics teams competed in local competitions this month. At both of these events, students had the opportunity to apply all they’d practiced and learned this fall, and to think on their feet. On December 9, 21 CRS students in grades 6-8 took...

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Hunt Club simulates longstanding tradition

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Dozens of people stood along the edges of Powisset field on November 18, patiently waiting for sight of them. Children played tag to pass the time and tugged on their parents’ coats as they waited. One little boy told his mom that he wanted to return to the car,...

Dover author blends humor and technology

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter When was the last time you read a novel about technology that was funny and engaging, appropriate for the whole family, and written by a local author? Perhaps never, or at least not for a very long time. If you’re in need of a new read, Prateek Goorha’s “Henry...

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Members of the Powisset Farm Hens & Hogs 4-H Club of Dover recently competed in a swine show at the Worcester County 4-H Fair in Spencer, MA. Participants were judged on their abilities in the show ring and the appearance of their pig(s). Their pigs were judged for market and breeding suitability....

Wellesley Scoops growing field hockey interest

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor There are many factors that go into making a specific sport take off and become popular. Maybe the most significant factor, however, is integrating children into that specific sport and developing them at a young age through youth programs. The Wellesley Scoops, an associated club with USA Field...

St. Dunstan’s holds Vacation Bible School

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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Dover hosted its 6th annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the last week of June. Forty-one kids, 27 teen counselors, and many adult volunteers participated in the VBS, the theme of which was "Hero Central." Tying into the curriculum, participants visited their own local superheroes at the Dover...

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ ballet upcoming

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Miss Michelle’s Center for the Performing Arts of Wellesley will present its ninth annual Relevé Ballet Workshop performance of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" on June 11 at Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road in Natick at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each at the door, $20 each pre-sale. The ballet, based upon the...

Dover Library’s shining children’s program

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Super Awesome Fun Time is a Dover Library institution. While the Library has a diverse and rich slate of children’s programming, this particular event is the highlight and staple. This past week, the Library had over 100 people, children and parents included, to participate in the weekly event. Super...

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Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1 Dover, celebrated Seth Novitch’s Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, April 30. Seth recently completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout and received his Eagle award at the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at the Dover Church on 17 Springdale Ave. In order to achieve...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On April 27, the basement of the American Legion was bustling with activity. The sounds of a live band reverberated through the walls, while the vague chatter of people having a great time were just about audible above the drums. Inside, all of this merriment was due to the...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Wednesday, Aril 26, the Friends of the Dover Council on Aging hosted the first of a series of four Lifetime Learning classes surrounding the topic of water. The overall series is “The Importance of Water Conservation: Are Our Wells Still Viable?” This first lecture was called “Your Drinking...

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