🌱 Patch AM: Dedham contractor sentenced again after scamming local homeowners, prosecutors say

Hello Dedham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Dedham contractor sentenced again after scamming local homeowners, prosecutors say
• Could your 2025 State Farm policy mean a surprise refund?

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paver pleads guilty to new set of larceny charges, sentenced to more prison time (nbcboston.com) — A Dedham paving contractor has been sentenced to five to six years in prison after pleading guilty to scamming homeowners in Dedham and nearby towns by taking deposits for work he never finished. Norfolk County prosecutors say he targeted several residents, including seniors and people with disabilities, and still owes restitution from earlier cases. He'll face additional probation and repayment requirements after release.
   

• Auto insurer sending refunds to thousands of Mass. customers. Check how much you may get (boston25news.com) — From Dedham drivers are learning that State Farm is sending a one-time $5 billion dividend refund to eligible auto insurance customers, including about 22,000 in the state. If you had a qualifying policy in 2025, you could receive roughly 8% of your premium back. Residents are urged to watch for legitimate emails or mailed checks and avoid scam lookalikes.
   

📸 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

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Milton

• Milton Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says (patch.com)
• New Accessible Walkway Opens At Milton Trolley Station (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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