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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Sherborn Police and Fire Log: May 8-15

Notable activity from the Sherborn Police and Fire logs.

Tuesday- May 8, 2012 Animal Complaint- 9:08 a.m. Western Avenue and Whitney Street- Turkey injured in the roadway. CM&D notified, animal removed. Complaint- 11:23 a.m. South Main Street- Reporting party stated that a vehicle that was parked in the Citgo parking lot was driving erratically. Area checked, gone on arrival.   Wednesday- May 9, 2012 Disturbance- 10:26 a.m. Maple Street- Reporting party stated that another female pushed her sister and threatened to punch her in the face. Officers investigated. 9-1-1 Motor Vehicle Crash- 8:42 p.m. Western Avenue- Report of a motor vehicle accident in the area with injuries. Car vs. tree.   Thursday- May 10, 2012 Erratic Operation- 9:03 p.m. South Main Street- An ambulance driver saw an SUV …

Greyhound Friends Open House This Weekend

There will be a silent auction and raffle and shop for greyhound goodies (for both hounds and humans) and dogs can also participate in the "Not Quite Westminster Dog Show".

The following was provided by Greyhound Friends. There’s no better way for animal lovers to spend a beautiful spring day than visiting with graceful greyhounds waiting to be adopted into permanent, loving homes. The Greyhound Friends Spring Open House will give animal lovers the opportunity to spend a few hours meeting greyhounds available for adoption as well as adopted greyhounds and their owners. The open house will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Greyhound Friends Kennel at 167 Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton. Visit the spacious kennel, enjoy the company of other greyhound lovers, partake in a silent auction and raffle and shop for greyhound goodies (for both hounds and humans). Your greyhounds can …

Gov. Deval Patrick Speaks at Energy Summit

The Massachusetts governor addressed energy efficiency in his remarks.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick spoke at an energy summit in Foxborough Tuesday, elaborating on work done to make the state's energy supply more environmentally friendly. The governor, speaking in front of the "Massachusetts: Leading the Nation in the Energy Savings Revolution" summit at Gillette Stadium, noted that the state had been named the most energy-efficient state by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. The state wrested that title from longtime green energy leader California. "More than 42 percent of Massachusetts residents — 2.7 million people — live in one of the state's 86 green communities," he said. "We are investing more per capita than any other state." He said, since his administration took office, …

D-S Sports Ticker

Raiders Scoreboard: Boys' Lax Wins Eighth Straight

The most recent scores and schedules from your D-S High School varsity teams.

Raiders Spring Sports Scoreboard: Team (Record) Baseball (11-5) Beat Medfield, 7-2, Tuesday, May 15. Walker Littlehale pitched 5 2/3 innings allowing 2 runs, 3 hits, 4 walks and striking out 1. Matt Heinlein went 3-4 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases. Tucker Cottrell went 1-3 with 1 run and 2 RBI. Softball (5-11) Boys' Lacrosse (15-2) Girls' Lacrosse (7-6-3) Lost to Westwood, 17-10, Tuesday, May 15, according to LaxPower.com. Boys' Tennis (8-2) Girls' Tennis (7-3) Beat Medway, 4-1, Tuesday, May 8. Sarah Egener and Olivia Barbier each won their singles matches. Olivia Tedesco and Alex Blizard won first doubles. Eliza Weibtraub and Natalie Montesano won second doubles. Sailing (5-2) Track and Field (3-6) Girls' beat Bellingham, 104-32, Monday, …

Patch Facts

Five Things: Board of Health Meeting, Spring Sports and Italian Night

Be sure to check here daily for useful information about what is going on in Dover and Sherborn today.

Five Things You Need To Know About Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. In Sherborn today, the Board of Health will hold a meeting at the Sherborn Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The meeting agenda can be found HERE. 2. Dover Town Library will host two events today: 3. The D-S boys' varsity baseball and girls' varsity softball team hosts Ashland at 4:00 p.m. The girls' and boys' varsity tennis teams face Ashland today. The boys' team will play at home at 3:45 p.m. while the girls' team travel to Ashland for a 4:00 game. The girls' lacrosse team travel to Bellingham for a 3:45 p.m. game. The …

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

In Your Backyard: Tips for Dealing with Coyotes

On Monday the Sherborn Police Department received a call from a homeowner that coyotes had killed eight sheep and wounded several others at their home on Western Avenue.

On Monday, the Sherborn Police Department received a call from a homeowner that coyotes had killed eight sheep and wounded several others at their home on Western Avenue. The number of coyote sightings has been growing in Dover and Sherborn and while authorities say that humans are generally not at risk there are preventative measures that can be taken to try and keep coyotes away from your property. “There is not a safety issue with children and families. Coyotes go after sheep. Sheep happen to be available at this particular residence and that’s kind of what happened,” said Sherborn Police Officer Paul Van Vliet. Van Vliet said that the sheep were killed by one coyote, which was killed and disposed of Tuesday by the town's Animal Control…

Sherborn Looking to Fill Board and Committee Vacancies

There are over 60 vacancies on boards and committees in town.

The Sherborn Board of Selectmen has openings on several boards and committees. Anyone interested in being considered to serve on a board or committee should send a letter of interest naming which board or committee that you would like to be considered for appointment. Board and Committee Vacancies: Agricultural Commission (4 open seats) Board of Appeals (1 seat) Cable TV Advisory Committee (1 open seat) Communications Committee (4 open seats) Conservation Commission (3 open seats) Council on Aging (3 open seats) Disability Advisory Committee (3 open seats) Dry Hydrant Action Committee (4 open seats) Elderly and Disabled Taxation Committee (1 open seat) Elder Housing committee (3 open seats) Employee Health Insurance Advisory Committee (4 …

Dover Police and Fire Log: April 30-May 7

Notable activity from the Dover Police and Fire logs.

Monday- May 7, 2012 Well Being Check- 12:18 p.m. Powissett Street, Grossman Day Camp- Medfield PD requested a check of the Grossman Camp area for an individual that may be depressed, he was last seen in Medfield on Sunday 5/07/12 at about 17:30. The individual works part time for Hale Reservation. Officer checked the area with negative results. Camp staff were advised of the situation and will call us if they see him. Medfield PD called and reported they located the vehicle. Motor Vehicle Stop- 5:19 p.m. Hartford Street- Written warning issued for speeding.   Tuesday- May 8, 2012 Motor Vehicle Complaint- 8:28 a.m. Walpole Street and Woodridge Road- Highway reported a vehicle passed him, causing a vehicle in the opposing lane to leave the …

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Five Things You Need To Know About Today: Dover School Committee Meeting, Library Events and Wine Tasting

Be sure to check here daily for useful information about what is going on in Dover and Sherborn today.

1. The Dover School Committee will meet at 8:15 a.m. at Chickering School. The meeting agenda - which includes a discussion on pink slime cost differential - can be found HERE. 2. Dover-Sherborn HS drama program will hold a meeting at 2:30 p.m. in room 222 for any students interested in joining next year's program. The entire drama season for next year, including the winter musical, will be announced at the meeting. 3.  Dover Town Library will host three events today: 4. The D-S boys' and girls' varsity lacrosse teams face Westwood today. The girls' team hosts Westwood at 5:15 p.m. while the boys' team travel to Westwood for game at 6:45 p.m.  The boys' tennis team hosts Medfiekd HS at a 4:00 p.m. match; the girls' varsity tennis team …

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More Prom Photos

Send us your prom photos and we will add them to the album!

Hundreds of prom-goers gathered at the Dover Church on Friday to take photos with friends and family before being whisked away in thier limos to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston for thier special night. Send us your prom photos and we will add them to the gallery.

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