Dover walkers honored as Pacesetters 2012 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk raised nearly $7 million

On March 10, the Pacesetters were recognized at the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk’s Extra Mile Brunch at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Fire Destroys 200-Year-Old Home

A fire on Dover Road destroyed a 200-year-old home Monday morning.

Kerry Blue Terrier Missing Near Medfield/Walpole/Westwood Line

Dog ran away on Dec. 28; could be within 10 mile radius.

Vader is missing from the Walpole/Medfield line and his owners need help to find him. Vader is a 4 year old Kerry Blue Terrier. Very friendly and hyper. He took off from his owner's yard on Friday 12/28 on Old North Street in North Walpole, close to “Bubbling Brook” on 109.  He was heading toward Westwood/Medfield, but is a very fast runner and could end up anywhere within a 10 mile radius. If you have seen him, please contact his owners at 508-333-3912 (Nina) or 508-641-6117 (AJ) or by email at ninalorusso@yahoo.com 

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Dover Police Log: 70-Year-Old Transported to Hospital for Dizziness

The following information was provided by the Dover Police Department. When an arrest is mentioned it does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, Nov. 30 12:03 a.m.: A caller reported dogs running around his neighborhood, saying it is a routine problem in the area. Officers responded and reunited one dog his owner but one dog remained loose.  7:45 a.m.: Dover-Sherborn Regional High School personnel requested an ambulance for a 70-year-old female experiencing dizziness. The woman was transpoted to the MetroWest hospital in Natick.  2:44 p.m.: A caller reported seeing a car that had crashed into a tree. Officers on the scene requested an ambulance. The car was towed and the driver was transported to a Beth Israel hospital in Boston.  6:16 p.m.: A caller reported a mailbox in the road on Centre Street creating a traffic hazard.  21:02 p.m.: Officers issued a verbal warning to a…

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Regional Obit: 7 Deaths from Dover, Sherborn, Westwood, Medfield

Here is a glance at recent obituaries from Dover, Sherborn, Westwood and Medfield

Taken from www.legacy.com Marilyn P. (Thorpe) Carroll, formerly of Medfield. A long-time volunteer at the Medfield Food Cupboard. Charles David Grinnell, 89, born in Dover. Was a waist gunner in World War II where he crash-landed and was rescued by a farmer and shopkeeper. Mark D. Hesnan, 38, of Medfield. Donations can be made to the Massachusetts Diabetes Association. Frederick Hoyt Jordan, of Sherborn. Devoted father, talented musician, and member of the a capella group, "The Works." Nancy C. (Askew) Kashalena, 80, of Medfield and Bourne. Visiting hours on Nov. 11 and life celebration service on Nov. 12. Lawrence "Larry" Landy, 66 of Medfield. Donations can be made to Temple Beth David. Mary Ann MacDonald, 77, lived in Medfield for many …

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Regional Obit: Including Long-time Employees, Inventor

Here is a glimpse at residents of Medfield, Dover, Sherborn, and Westwood who have died, or who have relatives who have died, recently.

Taken from www.legacy.com George Franklin Beatty, 76, worked in insurance industry for 50 years. His greatest pride and joy were his daughters and grandchildren.  Muriel Morrison Callahan, 90, worked for 45 years with the Sears, Roebuck and Co. as a catalog Sales Manager. Helen C. (Dzerkacz) Gately, 91 of Dover, was a devoted and active member of The Ladies Sodality and St. Casimir's Church (Maynard) which her father helped establish for the Polish community in town.  Maryhelena Schomer, 60, was a state trooper and senior investigator for the New York State Police.  Andrew J. Kapravy, 79, was raised in Westwood and was a well-respected engineer holding several patents for his work including one for his team's invention of non-kinkable wire…

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How Hot is it Today in Dover and Sherborn?

Tell us how hot you think it is today in Dover and Sherborn?

  Here's the question of the day.... It's so hot in Dover and Sherborn that ________________.  Please fill in the blank in the comment section and share with your neighbors.

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Dover, MBTA Agree on 99-year Lease for Railroad Right-of-Ways

The MBTA voted for 99-year leases with Medfield, Dover, Needham and Newton.

  (A PRESS RELEASE FROM MBTA) The MBTA Board of Directors this week voted to authorize 99-year leases with Newton and the towns of Dover, Medfield and Needham for portions of an abandoned railroad right-of-way for use as a rail trail. The combined leases represent approximately 9.1 miles of a new trail development, known as the Bay Colony Rail Trail. The communities will be responsible for all maintenance and liability.  While the lease is at no cost to the local communities, the MBTA reserves the right to enter into licenses or leases with utility and telecommunication companies to generate non-fare revenue.  The lease contains a reversion clause which allows the MBTA to take back the property at no cost, should it be needed for another …

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More Than 40 Dover Residents to Ride in 33rd PMC

The event kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 4.

Another summer is upon us, and within nearly a month's time, 42 residents from Dover will be pedaling in the 33rd annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, which takes place on Aug. 4 and 5 this year.  Riders in the event are aiming to raise $36 million to support adult and pediatric cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund. PMC riders range in age from 13 to 88. Some are seasoned tri-athletes while others are weekend warriors having trained for this event alone.  “The PMC is the gold standard of athletic fundraising events,” Billy Starr, PMC founder and executive director, said in a statement. “PMCers are as committed to raising money for cancer research as they are to pedaling the miles. PMC …

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U.S. Senate Candidates Discuss Jobs, Occupy Movement, and DJ Henry

One of the candidates at the debate was Dover resident and attorney Jim King.

The five Democrats competing to take on U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Wrentham) for his seat in Washington squared off in a 90-minute forum Tuesday night at Stonehill College's Martin Institute in Easton. The forum, which was sponsored by the Joseph A. Martin Institute, Wickedlocal.com and WCVB.com, was intended as more of a discussion than a debate, according to Enterprise News and Patriot Ledger Editor Chazy Dowaliby, who moderated. It was just that - as the candidates rarely disagreed on any issue. "I think the ultimate test is defeating Scott Brown," said Wayland Rep. Tom Conroy "That's what it is all about." Conroy was joined on stage by Marisa DeFranco, a North Shore lawyer specializing in immigration; Attorney Jim King of Dover; Herb …

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