Construction Work Commences At Old Town Hall Site In Dedham

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

October 1, 2020

The old Town Hall site, located at 26 Bryant Street, will be cordoned off in the coming days for public safety reasons.

Construction crews will be installing barriers, fencing, and other security measures so that demolition and abatement can begin on Monday, October 5. The sidewalk on the south side of Bryant Street, in front of the old Town Hall, will be closed for the duration of the project.

Town Hall departments are now located at 450 Washington Street, including: Assessing, Building, Conservation, Economic Development, Finance, Health, Human Resources, Planning & Zoning, Town Clerk, Town Manager, Treasurer/Collector, and Veterans Services.

Because of the pandemic, the new Town Hall is not yet open to the public. However, staff members are working on site and can be reached by phone during operating hours. If you're not sure who to contact, please consult the department list and staff directory.

The municipal building at 26 Bryant Street was constructed in 1950 and served as Dedham's civic center for nearly 70 years. In recent history, the building's 15,000 square feet housed most of the Town's 20+ departments, not including the Council on Aging, Engineering, Facilities, GIS, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, or the Youth Commission. (The Endicott Estate, the Public Library, Public Safety departments, and Schools operate out of separate facilities.)

This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.