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Alex the Jester in Sherborn

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by Gabe Stern Hometown Weekly Intern Sherborn’s summer reading program kicked off with Alex the Jester performing medieval comedy for families of young children at the Sherborn Community Center on Tuesday, June 27. The performance, spanning just over an hour, included Alexander dancing, juggling, and performing comedic magic tricks, all while encouraging audience participation. But this...
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Sherborn Library construction continues

Construction work continues on the Sherborn Library’s exciting renovation and expansion project. Just a few short months after work began on the site, noteworthy progress is evident. “We invite everyone to see for themselves the progress that’s been made removing ledge and preparing for the library addition,” said Mary Moore, Chair of the Board of...
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Sherborn Library construction underway

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Construction is underway on the Sherborn Library’s exciting renovation and expansion project. Just a few short weeks after the library’s groundbreaking ceremony, evidence of work is already apparent on the site. The general contractor for the project, Five Star Building Corp., has fenced the work area, placed a construction trailer on the site,...
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Richard Smith is Thoreau at Community Center

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter For many, Henry David Thoreau remains a writer read in high school. His general principles and beliefs stick around somewhere within the brain, but he’s largely forgotten throughout most of the day. For some, however, Thoreau is a beacon of how one should live, his principles becoming deeply engrained...
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Conscientious Cocktail Party a crowd-pleaser

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A capacity crowd celebrated Sherborn’s forests and trails at the Community Center Friday evening, February 3. This was SFTA’s second bi-annual “Conservation Connections: A Conscientious Cocktail Party.” Almost 170 cheerful participants of all ages shared terrific food from Zaftigs Delicatessen, took chances on an array of mostly local raffle prizes, and enjoyed live jamming...
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Sherborn Library settles into temporary home

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The Sherborn Library has settled into its temporary home across Sanger Street at the Sherborn Community Center, where it will remain during the construction phase of the library’s exciting renovation and expansion project. Patrons will find the library comfortably installed in the ‘old school room’ on the first floor of the Sherborn Community Center....
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As renovation looms, library hosts contractors

Recently, patrons may have noticed groups of visitors to the Sherborn Library looking for something other than the new best-selling book, a favorite periodical or assistance with a research project. On October 26, interested general contractors and subcontractors were invited to come and look, walk through the library building, and stroll the surrounding site, all...
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Davis Bates live at Sherborn Community Center

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By James Ensor Hometown Weekly Reporter Tuesday, August 16 featured a special show at the Sherborn Community Center with singer and storyteller Davis Bates performing live. His long beard giving the impression of a wizened teller of tales, Bates captivated the audience with interactive stories and songs that both kids and parents thoroughly enjoyed. “Davis...
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DS summer drama presents ‘Addams Family’

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They’re creepy and they’re kooky, they’re altogether spooky, and they’ll perform at Sherborn Community Center from August 23-27. The famed Dover Sherborn summer drama program will feature a musical version of the beloved TV show, which debuted in 1964 for two memorable seasons. Scott Walker, veteran director and former DS teacher, leads an impressive...
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Sherborn hosts the Circus Minimus

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By James Ensor Hometown Weekly Reporter A circus in a suitcase is a hard promise to fulfill; yet, when the seemingly-benign brown case opened up and transformed into a tent, Kevin O’Keefe looked to be living up to his word. For the crowd of roughly thirty parents and kids at the Sherborn Community Center...
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Dover, Sherborn set Memorial Day plans

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The towns of Dover and Sherborn will host events on Memorial Day. In Sherborn, the Sherborn 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Dedications will be held on Monday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate, and all town residents are encouraged to show their support in remembering...
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Sherborn Memorial Day plans

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The Sherborn 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Dedications will be held on Monday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate, and all town residents are encouraged to show their support in remembering those who have given their lives in defense of their country. All...
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