Helen Smolak, a 27-year waitress at the restaurant, was devastated Wednesday by the sudden closing of Friendly's at Dedham Plaza.
The cut in staff is part of a nation-wide plan to lay off 1,100 employees.
The restaurant company is expected to file for bankruptcy next week.
You have a chance to sample many different restaurants from Dedham and the Dedham area on Oct. 27.
Dedham artists will have their work on display and for sale at the Dedham Square Artist Guild four days a week.
Local vendors host event to give people a taste of the area.
The Dedham store is the first within the company to open a Wellness Club.
Readville Fest will take place on Aug. 28 and is free to the public.
Some are preparing lists, while rough economy will keep others at home.
IBEW Local 2222 are just some of the 45,000 workers on strike on the East Coast after their contract expired Saturday.
Patti Small with On the Edge Knife Sharpening will be at the Dedham Farmers Market and offered her thoughts on how NOT to care for your knives.
Dedham’s Harding-Lane Inc. preaches “high tides and green grass forever” with environmental focus.
The Thursday Patch Passport takes you to a local spa where you can feel like you are a million miles away from the daily stress of life. Come along and relax...
Did you know Dedham offers places to sample several tastes from around the world? The Saturday Patch Passport lists some unique, local dining options, inspired by international flavor.
The 25,000 square foot store at Legacy Place will liquidate its merchandise, then close for good.
The Dedham Square restaurant closed for a week and opened on Sunday with double the seating capacity at the bar.
Swing by the Dedham Farmers Market Wednesday for some live music.
Mark Whalen will serve as the bank's chief operating officer.
Borders at Legacy Place hosted a multitude of author appearances to commemorate their first anniversary this past weekend including children's book author Karin Lefranc and Dedham native James Parr.
Several authors will be on hand to discuss and sign their books this weekend.
Chocolate Therapy dishes out unique "prescriptions" at Legacy Place.
The bank donated a check on Tuesday.
Local retailers keep busy following Boston Bruins' Cup win.
Local vendors provided all-natural goods the Dedham Farmers Market opened Wednesday.
Dedham Square kicks off fourth-annual Dedham Farmers Market Wednesday.
The farmers market in Dedham Square starts Wednesday.
The money will help the shelter pay for its massive renovation.
Lancaster Enterprises misclassified construction workers on two public contract jobs, state officials said.
The Board of Selectmen will gauge community support for pool tables in Dedham.
The town will eye demolition for the building between the Washington Street fire station and Town Hall.
The $6.1-million project will receive $1.7 million from the state and is slated to begin next spring.
Town Meeting will decide Monday whether to authorize $6.1 million to improve safety and aesthetics in Dedham Square.
New schedule coming May 30; work running June 11 to mid-September.
More than 100 residents packed Paradise Cafe Monday night one week ahead of Town Meeting.
Dedham would receive an additional $400,000 if Town Meeting approves funding for the Dedham Square Improvement Project.
The Board of Selectmen voted to endorse left turns from High Street onto Washington Street as part of the Dedham Square Improvement Project.
The Board of Selectmen most likely will approve a liquor license for the Farmers Market to sell locally produced wine.
Dedham Square Circle celebrated town’s past, present and future at Centre Deli on Tuesday night
The Finance Committee voted 8-1 Tuesday evening to recommend $6.1 million for the Dedham Square Improvement Project.
ARL of Boston's Dedham shelter will receive a multi-million dollar renovation later this year, shelter officials said.