https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Dedham, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Plans call for a 155-unit multifamily development on Stergis Way. The project includes demolition, structured parking, streetscape improvements and energy-code compliance.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Dedham officials warned residents and businesses on Oct. 7 about fraudulent emails seeking payment for permits, taxes or invoices. The town says it won’t request sensitive information or wire transfers through unsolicited email; anyone who responded should contact police.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Illusionist Lyn Dillies presents “Your Vote Is Magic” at the Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The nonpartisan program combines magic with the history and importance of voting; it is open to adults and students in grade 5 and above, and registration is required.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Dedham-Westwood Water District begins flushing Dedham water mains today, with work expected to last about six weeks. Flushing is usually scheduled on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., though some work may happen overnight, and residents may notice reduced water pressure or discolored water.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. Monday in Town Hall Room 302. The public meeting includes an opportunity for residents to weigh in on future zoning and growth in the area.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A Mass Cultural Council funding list updated Oct. 3 names 18 Dedham projects and organizations as recipients. Together, they are receiving $22,306 for arts, music, library, cultural and community programs.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000William Pusateri was sentenced to up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to larceny charges tied to home-improvement scams involving 11 residents, including senior citizens. Prosecutors said customers in Dedham and three other towns lost more than $15,000 after paying for work that was not done or left incomplete.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A community forum and listening session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building and via Teams. Residents can review potential options for municipal buildings and community spaces and share their ideas; school-building options will be considered separately.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Dedham has published its sample ballot for the Nov. 3 state election, with nine statewide questions and a contested Norfolk district attorney race. The article also outlines voter-registration, mail-ballot and early-voting deadlines.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Home Sweet Homecoming campaign runs September 30 through October 4, with adoption fees waived for eligible dogs weighing 40 pounds or more. The Dedham center is at 55 Anna’s Place and is open Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A state conference committee is negotiating a final version of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Under the House version, Dedham could vote to let tenants in multifamily buildings match an outside offer when the property is sold.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Actor Campbell Harmon performs Poe’s prose and Gothic poetry at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in the Main Library rotunda. The program is for ages 13 and older, and registration is required.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A nor'easter is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph to Dedham on Sunday morning. A flood watch remains in effect until 2 a.m. Tuesday, with a wind advisory also posted. Forecasters expect showers and possible thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts near an inch.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Dedham's 36th annual Dedham Day & Cow Plop, originally set for Sunday, Sept. 27, has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 7, due to the coastal storm forecast to hit New England this weekend. The town said organizers chose Nov. 7 to avoid conflicts with other events and to secure the cow needed for the Cow Plop. A sensory-friendly hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., with rides starting at noon.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000David Obeng, 24, of Dedham, was charged yesterday by federal prosecutors in connection with alleged schemes totaling over $12.2 million, including stolen Treasury checks and bank fraud. The charges are allegations and not yet proven in court.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-24https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-24Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A survey of Dedham's Old Town Centre historic district recommends the 18th-century Powder House on Ames Street for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The survey cataloged 113 buildings and markers, the first update since the 1970s.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-23https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-23Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Ed Gillen of Dedham says he suffered permanent vision loss after taking a GLP-1 medication for about a year to manage his A1C levels. The 39-year-old state highway worker and father of four is part of litigation alleging inadequate warnings; Novo Nordisk says its studies found no increased risk.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-22https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-22Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Dedham High School's varsity girls field hockey team hosts Ursuline Academy today at 3:45 p.m. in Dedham. The game is a regular-season home matchup.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-21https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-21Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000JSC Transportation Services will pay $440,000 to resolve allegations it rigged bids on special-ed bus contracts, including Dedham's. The company must adopt an antitrust compliance program and cooperate with future probes.https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-20https://nanopress.net/dedham-ma/briefs/2026-09-20Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A 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.