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Spotted on the Dedham calendar: 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a 155-unit Vantage project could reshape Stergis Way
  • See how the new Sharon–Dedham co-op is surprising the state
  • What Costco's new Southborough plan could mean for Dedham shoppers

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Erland Construction Partners with Nordblom on New Dedham Multifamily (connectcre.com) — A major 155-unit apartment community called Vantage is planned for Stergis Way in Dedham, bringing new housing, structured parking, and upgraded streetscape by spring 2028. The project is designed to meet Dedham's strict energy codes and support the town's push for sustainable, resilient growth. Residents can expect demolition of an existing building and significant site improvements.
   

• High school football notebook: Star transfer QB leading Peabody resurgence (bostonherald.com) — Dedham high school football players are part of a new Sharon/Dedham co-op team that's off to an impressive 3-1 start, with several local athletes standing out. The broader notebook spotlights resurgent programs across Massachusetts, but the co-op news is especially relevant for Dedham families tracking opportunities and momentum in the local high school football scene this fall.
   

• Costco Plans 33 New Stores: New Location Proposed In MA (patch.com) — Costco is pursuing a new warehouse in Southborough while continuing to operate its existing Massachusetts locations, including the Dedham store many local shoppers rely on. The proposed site is under detailed review for traffic, environmental, and design impacts, with any opening likely in late 2027 or early 2028. The expansion reflects broader growth of Costco's regional footprint.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

  • Microfluidic LNP Formulation Systems Market Forecast to Expand Through 2035, Driven by Continuous Manufacturing Adoption (indexbox.io)
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Needham

  • One Wingate East Opens 61 Independent Living Residences in Needham (high-profile.com)
  • This 37-Year-Old Needham Restaurant Has Set October 31 as Its Final Day (whatnow.com)
  • Chestnut Dental Releases Guide Showing Most Children Do Not Need Two Rounds of Braces (usatoday.com)

Boston

  • Boston Police Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting Returns To Court (patch.com)
  • Boston Resident Targeted In FDIC Imposter Scam (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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