Government & development in Dedham

Town offices and library closed Monday; trash pickup delayed

Oct 9 · The Dedham Drop →

155-unit apartment project planned for Stergis Way

Oct 9 · Patch →

Residents can weigh in on Dedham facilities plan through Oct. 23

Oct 8 · Town of Dedham →

Dedham warns of emails impersonating town staff

Oct 8 · Patch →

Design Review Advisory Board meets tonight

Oct 7 · Town of Dedham →

Select Board meets Thursday evening

Oct 7 · Town of Dedham →

Dedham engine provides coverage during Canton house fire

Oct 7 · Canton Fire Department →

Water district board meets tonight

Oct 6 · Dedham-Westwood Water District →

Water-main flushing begins today

Oct 6 · Dedham-Westwood Water District →

Legacy Boulevard committee holds second public meeting Monday

Oct 5 · Town of Dedham →

Monday: Legacy Boulevard advisory committee meeting

Oct 4 · Town of Dedham →

Wednesday: Facilities Master Plan forum

Oct 4 · Town of Dedham →

Thursday: Select Board meeting

Oct 4 · Town of Dedham →

Dedham contractor sentenced to up to six years for scams

Oct 3 · Patch →

Free group hike planned for Dedham Town Forest

Oct 3 · Westwood Minute →

Dedham schedules facilities master plan listening session for Oct. 7

The Town will hold a community forum and listening session Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building.

Oct 2 · Town of Dedham →

Dedham seeks two paid climate-resilience community liaisons

The Town is seeking two paid community liaisons to help shape climate-resilience priorities for the Norwood-Dedham-Milton Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Team, The Dedham Drop reported October 1.

Oct 2 · The Dedham Drop →

State hot-work violation database requires reports from Dedham fire officials

A searchable statewide database launched September 27 under a new Massachusetts law requires Dedham and Needham fire departments to report violations involving welding and other hot work.

Oct 2 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Conservation Commission meets Thursday evening

The Dedham Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m., according to the town's 2026 meeting schedule.

Oct 1 · Town of Dedham →

Dedham sample ballot lists nine questions and contested DA race

Dedham's sample ballot for the November 3 state election lists nine statewide questions and a contested Norfolk district attorney race. The article also outlines voter-registration, mail-ballot and early-voting deadlines.

Oct 1 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Dedham police seek help identifying man in East Dedham Plaza case

Dedham police released a photo September 28 of a man they want to identify in connection with an East Dedham Plaza incident. Anyone with information about case 26-029643 is asked to contact investigators.

Sep 30 · Newport Dispatch →

TOPA bill could let Dedham opt in to tenant-purchase rules

A Massachusetts tenant-purchase bill moved to a legislative conference committee on September 28. Under the House version, Dedham could later vote to let tenants match an outside offer when a multifamily building is sold.

Sep 29 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Dedham’s maroon yard-waste collection week begins Monday

The town’s 2026 schedule lists Sept. 28–Oct. 2 as a maroon yard-waste collection week. Put out leaves, grass and qualifying brush on your regular collection day in open barrels or biodegradable bags.

Sep 28 · Town of Dedham →

Holiday Decor Swap (Saturday)

The Holiday Decor Swap is Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Main Library Rotunda Space at 43 Church Street.

Sep 27 · Dedham Public Library →

Nor’easter brings damaging winds and travel concerns to Dedham

A powerful fall nor’easter struck Dedham on Friday, bringing wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rain. Hazardous conditions continue into the weekend; residents urged to limit travel.

Sep 26 · Boston 25 News →

MBTA concert trains to stop at Dedham Corporate Center

Special MBTA trains for Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium stop at Dedham Corporate Center this evening, Saturday, September 26, with return trains about 30 minutes after the concert.

Sep 26 · Patch →

Dedham man charged in $12.2M fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors charged David Obeng, 24, of Dedham, and three others in alleged schemes involving more than $12.2 million in stolen Treasury checks and bank fraud. Allegations not proven in court.

Sep 25 · United States Department of Justice →

Dedham judge weighs bid to toss murder charges in 2021 Milton shooting

A defense attorney argued in Dedham court that murder charges from a 2021 Milton shooting should be dismissed due to investigative concerns; prosecutors opposed.

Sep 25 · Patch →

Charles River Watershed Association expands senior leadership

The Charles River Watershed Association announced four senior hires, including Max Rome as clean water director. The group monitors water quality across a watershed that includes Dedham and identifies Barnes Memorial Park as a local flood-mitigation priority.

Sep 24 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Dedham releases assessment of town and school buildings

On Friday the town issued its Facilities Existing Conditions Report covering building condition, accessibility, space needs, energy efficiency and code compliance; public discussion is planned for October.

Sep 24 · Town of Dedham →

Planning Board reviews 63-unit Bridge Street proposal

The Planning Board continues its hearing on the 63-unit Bridge Street project tonight at 6 p.m., and also reviews a 14-unit scoping at 437 High Street and a 14-unit draft approval at 359 Washington Street.

Sep 23 · Town of Dedham →

Potential nor’easter could bring gusts, heavy rain to Dedham

A potential nor'easter is forecast to bring heavy rain and gusty winds from Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27, with gusts up to 38 mph Saturday; the storm's track and severity remain uncertain.

Sep 23 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Norfolk County warns of deed-copy mail scam

Last Friday the Registry of Deeds warned homeowners about a fake “Recorded Deed Notice” seeking $60 to $128 for copies that normally cost about $1 per page plus postage.

Sep 23 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Bus company settles collusion case affecting Dedham

JSC Transportation Services agreed to pay $440,000 to settle allegations it colluded to raise prices on special-education transportation contracts, including Dedham's. The company must maintain an antitrust compliance program and cooperate with future investigations.

Sep 21 · Waltham Times →

Dedham wins $50K grant for East Street zoning study

On Monday, September 14, 2026, Dedham announced a $50,000 state grant for an East Street Corridor Plan covering the area from the Endicott Rotary to the Westwood line. The study will examine land use, zoning changes and design guidelines, with a nine-member advisory committee planned for this fall.

Sep 21 · Patch →

Construction begins on 154-unit Vantage apartment project

On September 16, 2026, Nordblom broke ground on Vantage, a 154-unit apartment complex at 110 Stergis Way near Legacy Place. The project includes 23 income-restricted units, with occupancy targeted for spring 2028.

Sep 21 · Needham-Dedham Times →

Open Space and Recreation Subcommittee meets Monday

On Monday, September 21, the Open Space and Recreation Subcommittee meets from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 450 Washington Street, in a hybrid meeting.

Sep 20 · Town of Dedham →

Planning Board hears 50 Bridge Street proposal Wednesday

On Wednesday, September 23, the Planning Board meets at 6:00 p.m. in the O'Brien Meeting Room on the third floor of Dedham Town Hall, 450 Washington Street.

Sep 20 · Town of Dedham →

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.

Sep 20 · Needham-Dedham Times →

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

A 38-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run on Needham Street on or about Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sep 20 · Patch →

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.

Sep 20 · Patch →

Neponset River Cleanup Includes Dedham Sites Saturday

The Neponset River Fall Cleanup runs today from 9:00 a.m. to noon, with volunteer sites across the watershed including Dedham. Volunteers will remove trash from parks, greenways, and riverbanks.

Sep 19 · Keep Massachusetts Beautiful →

Needham Line service suspended through September 20

MBTA Needham Line service is suspended from 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, September 20, due to West Roxbury Parkway bridge replacement. No direct rail service between Needham Heights and South Station.

Sep 19 · Mass.gov →

Cardboard recycling drop-off Saturday

Residents can bring flattened cardboard and hard-to-recycle items to the DPW; proof of residency required.

Sep 18 · Town of Dedham →

Open Space and Recreation Subcommittee meets Monday

The subcommittee will meet at Dedham Town Hall and virtually; an agenda will be posted 48 hours prior.

Sep 18 · Town of Dedham →