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Needham St hit-and-run sends pedestrian to hospital

September 20, 2026

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Pedestrian hospitalized after Needham Street hit-and-run in Dedham

A 38-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized Thursday after a hit-and-run on Needham Street. Police are investigating the incident, which left the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been reported.

Patch

Reptile meet-and-greet today at Rashi School

From 10 a.m. to noon today, The Rashi School hosts outdoor games and hands-on encounters with snakes, lizards and other reptiles.

JewishBoston

Youth wheelchair basketball session today at Ursuline

From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children's host a youth wheelchair basketball session at Ursuline Academy, 85 Lowder St.

accessevents.org

Dedham fire department eligible for new safety grants

Applications opened Friday for $1.8 million in SAFE and Senior SAFE grants that Dedham's fire department can use for smoke alarms, fire-safety education and equipment; applications are due Sept. 29.

Needham-Dedham Times

BT ALC Big Band performs today in Oakdale Square

The BT ALC Big Band plays 2–5 p.m. today at Oakdale Square Common, 231 River St.; bring a picnic, blankets and chairs.

BT ALC BIG BAND

Boston Film Festival screens 'Old Man Walking Club' today

At 7 p.m. today the Boston Film Festival presents the documentary at Dedham Community Theatre, followed by a Q&A with director Michael Connelly.

Boston Film Festival

Dedham Community Theatre screens 'The Weight' today

The R-rated action film 'The Weight' shows today at 12 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:40 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. at Dedham Community Theatre.

Dedham Community Theatre

St. Mary's LifeTeen plans tonight for Dedham teens

At 5 p.m. today, St. Mary of the Assumption's LifeTeen program begins its Sunday Life Night with Holy Mass, followed by dinner and social time at 420 High St.

St. Mary of the Assumption

Condon Park assault leaves 62-year-old injured; police investigate

A 62-year-old man was hospitalized after an assault at Condon Park on Bussey Street on Saturday, Sept. 12; police later located several juveniles who may be connected.

Patch

Dedham Summer Farmers Market returns Wednesday

The next Dedham Summer Farmers Market is Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m., offering local produce and goods on the town green.

Town of Dedham

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