🌱 Patch AM: Why a Dedham dad says Ozempic cost him his eyesight

Good day Dedham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Dedham dad says Ozempic cost him his eyesight
• See how Dedham's Noble and Greenough ranks among elite MA schools
• Dedham resident tapped to lead major MetroWest credit union

Also on today's calendar: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: A brief afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mass. father of four sues manufacturer after he says Ozempic made him blind (massdailynews.com) — A Dedham father of four says he lost his sight in both eyes after taking the diabetes drug Ozempic and is now suing its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, in federal court. His case, one of more than 100 similar suits, raises local concerns about potential eye risks from GLP-1 medications and how well patients are warned about serious side effects.
   

• Best private high schools in Massachusetts (boston25news.com) — Families in Dedham will notice Noble and Greenough School ranked among the very top private high schools in Massachusetts, with small class sizes and strong academics. The statewide list compares 25 standout schools by factors like college outcomes, diversity, and student‑teacher ratios, helping parents gauge how local options stack up against other elite campuses.
   

• St. Mary's Credit Union announces leadership transition as Jim Petkewich prepares for planned retirement (cuinsight.com) — A Dedham resident, veteran banker Brenda Diepold, has been named the next president and CEO of St. Mary's Credit Union, effective October 5. She'll guide the Marlborough‑based institution through its post‑merger growth while longtime leader Jim Petkewich stays on briefly as an advisor before retiring, aiming to keep services strong for MetroWest members and employees.
   

📸 Around Dedham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dedham

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Timothy Catholic Church, 650 Nichols St, Norwood
  9:00 am
• DCH Preschool Open House & Open Playground →
  Dedham Community House Preschool, 70 Bullard St, Dedham
  9:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show →
  Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham
  8:30 am
• Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  10:00 am
• The Sunday Night Boston-Dedham Pokemon & TCG Show →
  Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham
  4:15 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St, Brookline
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• MAA Open House →
  Mount Alvernia Academy, 20 Manet Rd, Newton
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Your Vote Is Magic →
  Dedham Public Library Main Library, 43 Church St, Dedham
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Literary Monsters →
  Dedham Public Library, 43 Church St, Dedham
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• DCH Fall Family Festival →
  Dedham Community House, 671 High St, Dedham
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Meditation for Real Life: Calm, Patience & Clarity →
  Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton
  7:00 pm

📣 Dedham Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• Cyber Assurance Manager at Citizens (citizensbank.com)
• City of Fall River, Springfield, Boston area communities recognized by Mass Save for leadership in energy initiatives, helping lower costs (fallriverreporter.com)
• Westwood Select Board Adopts Revised FS1 Project Scope, $39.98 Million Budget Ahead of Special Town Meeting (town.news)

Needham

• William Sebring 'Beau' Herrick, 78 (plymouthindependent.org)
• Candel presents biomarker data from prostate cancer trial By Investing.com (investing.com)

Newton

• City Rules Newton Woman Must Give Up Miniature Horse: Reports (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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