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You won't want to miss Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th on the Dedham Patch calendar

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Greetings Dedham! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $3M state award could reshape housing near Legacy Place.

Also on today's calendar: Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: More sunshine than clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Healey Awards $15M To Help Advance 5 Residential Conversion Projects (bisnow.com) — Dedham is set to gain 154 new apartments near Legacy Place, backed by $3M in state commercial conversion tax credits. The funding is part of Gov. Healey's $15.3M package supporting five office-and-hotel-to-housing projects aimed at easing Massachusetts' housing shortage.
   

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Other local events
    Sunday August 30
  • Boston General Store Warehouse Sale →
    10:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Dinosaur Zen Garden
    Dedham Public Library Main Library -
  • Dedham Faculty Returns
    Dedham SD Dedham, MA 02026
  • Monday Morning Music
    Dedham Public Library Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
    9:30 am
  • Out of the Box Rehearsal
    Art Barn United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline, MA 02446
    3:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
    Dedham SD Dedham, MA 02026
  • Monthly Scavenger Hunt
    Dedham Public Library Endicott Branch -
  • Out of the Box Rehearsal
    Art Barn United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline, MA 02446
    3:00 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • Indie Bookfest →
    TLC Studios & Media Lab, 390 Washington St, Dedham
    11:00 am
    • Saturday September 19
  • 2026 Greek Festival, Sept 18, 19, 20 →
    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Boston and Dedham Will "Make Their Mark" with International Dot Day Celebrations —Paul Reynolds Read on Patch
  • Bob's Discount Furniture posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Dedham. Apply here.
  • District-Wide (WPS) posted a job opening for Extended Day Group Leader in Westwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

  • Motorcyclist, 71, killed in crash involving 3 vehicles on I-95 in Westwood (boston.com)
  • In generational battle, Markey and Moulton offer closing arguments to voters ahead of primary (wbur.org)
  • LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jack Hughes (yardbarker.com)

Needham

Norwood

  • Brazilian murder suspect wanted by feds arrested after Norwood crash, foot chase (boston25news.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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