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🌱 Patch AM: Dedham Warns Of Phishing Emails Impersonating Town Staff

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Coffee in hand, Dedham? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dedham warns residents about scammers posing as town employees by email
  • How is Dedham's new co-op football team already making noise?
  • ICE details why a French national was arrested in Dedham

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
  • Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dedham Warns Of Phishing Emails Impersonating Town Staff (patch.com) — Dedham residents and businesses are being urged to double-check emails that appear to come from town staff after scammers sent fake payment requests tied to permits, taxes, and invoices. Officials stress that the town will not seek sensitive information or wire transfers via unsolicited email and list trusted domains residents should look for. Anyone who may have responded to a suspicious message is advised to contact Dedham police to file a report.
   

2. High school football notebook: Star transfer QB leading Peabody resurgence (bostonherald.com) — Dedham high school football players are off to a strong 3-1 start this fall as part of a new co-op team with Sharon, where several local standouts are helping drive early success. The broader notebook spotlights resurgent programs across Massachusetts, but Dedham's partnership and winning record stand out as a promising fresh chapter for local athletes.
   

3. ICE Boston Arrests French national, Citing R*pe Of A Child With Force, Three Counts Of R*pe Of A Child History (newbedfordguide.com) — Federal immigration officers recently arrested a French national in Dedham, saying he has a Massachusetts criminal history that includes multiple serious child sex offense charges. ICE Boston reports he entered the U.S. legally in 2021 but is now considered unlawfully present, and officials say they will continue targeting noncitizens they view as public-safety risks.
   

4. Erland, Nordblom Break Ground on Vantage Multifamily Community in Dedham (cremarketbeat.com) — A new 155-unit apartment community called Vantage is planned for Dedham, bringing a four-story building, structured parking, and upgraded infrastructure along Stergis Way. Designed to meet Dedham's strict energy codes, the project emphasizes sustainable performance, community amenities, and ties into the town's broader goals for smart, resilient growth, with completion targeted for spring 2028.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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