🌱 Patch AM: How a paving scammer targeted Dedham homeowners and what happened next.

Morning Dedham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a paving scammer targeted Dedham homeowners and what happened next.
• How a Dedham man's vision vanished in two weeks.

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 41.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MA Contractor Gets Prison Time For Home Improvement Scams, DA Says (patch.com) — A paving contractor has been sentenced to up to six years in prison for scamming homeowners in Dedham and nearby towns by taking money for driveway and home improvement work he never finished. Norfolk County prosecutors say 11 residents, including seniors, lost more than $15,000, and the contractor must also serve probation and repay victims after release.
   

• 'I went blind overnight': Man details shocking side effect of GLP-1 (newsbreak.com) — Dedham resident Ed Gillen describes how his vision went from a tiny speck to total blindness in about two weeks after taking Ozempic, prompting him to overhaul his daily life and join ongoing litigation. While doctors haven't confirmed a definitive cause and the manufacturer disputes a link, he's urging neighbors to ask more questions about GLP-1 drug risks and support those facing sudden vision loss.
   

📸 Around Dedham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dedham

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★ Featured events ★

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

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
Monday October 5
• Public Flu Clinic (Ages 5 and up) →
  Dedham MA
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Your Vote Is Magic →
  Dedham Public Library Main Library, 43 Church St, Dedham
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert →
  , Canton
  4:00 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
• Charles River Repair Coalition Repair Cafe →
  Mill Forge Makerspace, 61 Endicott St, Bldg 46, Norwood, MA, 02062
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Social Security Accelerates Access For Individuals With Severe Disabilities —Delia De Mello Read on Patch

• Panera posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor - Full Time in Dedham. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Assistant Grocery Manager in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• Stoughton High School Ends Class Rank Reporting to Reduce Student Stress, Competition (wror.com)
• Amazon Asks Westborough to Delay Drone Pad Vote as Board Says No (dronexl.co)
• Westwood Public Library Launches Community Survey to Help Direct Priorities and Vision (town.news)

Needham

• Needham veteran receives his high school diploma at 100 (wcvb.com)

Boston

• Debris Field Found As Search Continues For Missing Aircraft With 6 Aboard Off Nantucket: USCG (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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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