🌱 Patch AM: Unlocked Vehicles Targeted In Dedham Overnight Incidents

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In today's newsletter:

• Dedham police report 30 overnight vehicle entries since July 1
• What 154 new apartments could mean for Dedham's future housing mix.
• Why a Dedham courtroom could decide the fate of a Milton murder case.

Also on today's calendar: Boston General Store Warehouse Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
• Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unlocked Vehicles Targeted In Dedham Overnight Incidents (patch.com) — Dedham police are warning residents after 30 reports of overnight vehicle entries since July 1, mostly involving unlocked cars in neighborhoods across town. Officers urge people to follow a nightly safety routine, including locking vehicles and homes, removing visible valuables, and calling 911 if they notice suspicious late-night activity.
   

• Boston, Westford Housing Conversions Win State Backing (bankerandtradesman.com) — State housing tax credits are helping fund a major new apartment project in Dedham, where Nordblom Development plans 154 units at 110 Stergis Way after demolishing two commercial buildings. The award is part of a broader push to convert underused offices and hotels into housing across Massachusetts, including Boston, Westford, Worcester, and Springfield.
   

• Ex-trooper Michael Proctor focus of pretrial hearing in murder case (boston25news.com) — A closely watched pretrial hearing at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham is examining whether murder charges against Myles King should be thrown out, amid scrutiny of former state police detective Michael Proctor's conduct. Defense attorneys argue alleged racist messages and investigative missteps tainted the Milton case, while prosecutors insist evidence was properly shared as the judge weighs a dismissal motion.
   

📸 Around Dedham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dedham

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Saturday August 29
• Dinosaur Zen Garden
  Dedham Public Library Main Library -
• School Supply Swap
  Dedham Public Library Main Library - Rotunda Space
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Boston General Store Warehouse Sale →
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Dinosaur Zen Garden
  Dedham Public Library Main Library -
• Dedham Faculty Returns
  Dedham SD Dedham, MA 02026
• Monday Morning Music
  Dedham Public Library Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
  9:30 am
• Out of the Box Rehearsal
  Art Barn United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline, MA 02446
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
  Dedham SD Dedham, MA 02026
• Monthly Scavenger Hunt
  Dedham Public Library Endicott Branch -
Sunday September 13
• Indie Bookfest →
  TLC Studios & Media Lab, 390 Washington St, Dedham
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Student Self Guided Walk Through
  High Rock School Needham, MA 02492
  8:00 am
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Gr
  Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
  10:00 am
• Sensory Storytime
  Needham Free Public Library Children's Room , 1139 Highland
  10:00 am
• Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults
  Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Boston and Dedham Will "Make Their Mark" with International Dot Day Celebrations —Paul Reynolds Read on Patch

• Hi I'm looking for a small space where I can hold a small memorial service for my mom on September 6th , and will allow us to bring in the food.
  Dedham Norwood area. Would be in the afternoon. Thank you. (Nextdoor Dedham Village South)

• Indochino posted a job opening for Showroom Manager in Dedham. Apply here.
• Speedway posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• State police investigating serious three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Westwood (boston25news.com)
• Following CTE report, Massachusetts high school football coaches address safety concerns in a violent sport (bostonglobe.com)

Needham

• Franklin's Charles Bailey III Take Shot at Incumbent Rausch (town.news)
• North Hill residents turn clay into community support (needhamobserver.com)
• MWRA preparing to dig in on Needham tunnel work (needhamobserver.com)

Norwood

• Federal Officers Arrest Man After Crash, Foot Chase In Norwood (patch.com)
• Norwood Police Welcome Veteran Officer Ryan Ross (patch.com)

Ok Dedham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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