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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators are revealing after the deadly Washington Street crash
Also check out Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th on the Dedham Patch calendar

Good morning Dedham! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are revealing after the deadly Washington Street crash
Also on today's calendar: Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Thursday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Investigators identify man killed in weekend head-on crash in Dedham (wcvb.com) — A man was killed in a late-night head-on collision involving his pickup truck and an Eversource vehicle on Washington Street in Dedham, closing the road for hours during the investigation. Authorities have identified the victim as 59-year-old Michael Pitts, and the Norfolk County District Attorney's office says the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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📸 Around Dedham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dedham
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★ Featured events ★
- Plugged In Fall Session Now Enrolling - Classes Start September 14th →
Plugged In Band Program, 40 Freeman Pl, Needham
9:00 am - Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Senior Property Tax Relief Policy Study Committee →
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6:30 pm - Transportation Advisory Committee →
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6:30 pm - Zumba at DCH with Adriana Lopez →
Dedham Community House, 671 High St, Dedham
6:30 pm - Indie Bookfest →
TLC Studios & Media Lab, 390 Washington St, Dedham
11:00 am - The Original N.E. Vinyl Record & CD Show →
VFW Post #2017, 84 Eastern Ave, Dedham
9:30 pm - New England Fall Flower Show: Growing Together [Day 1] →
Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
9:00 am - Fall Preschool & Toddler Soccer at DCH →
Dedham Community House, 671 High St, Dedham
9:00 am - 2026 Greek Festival, Sept 18, 19, 20 →
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
12:00 pm - Quilts for Today →
Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave, Needham
10:00 am - Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nicky is missing from Taylor ave, Dedham, MA.
Been gone about 10 days. Please look for him. 18 pounds-big boy. Black and white tuxedo cat. (Nextdoor Paul Park)
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Dedham. Apply here.
- Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Branch Manager Trainee in Westwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Needham
- 'It's About Family': Lauren Ambrose Talks Needham Connection, Repertoire Ahead of Local Concert (needhamlocal.org)
- Metered Parking Undergoes a Small Change (needhamlocal.org)
- 183 St. Mary Street #183, Needham, MA 02492 Property for rent (corcoran.com)
Norwood
- 213 Rock St #K10, Norwood, MA 02062 Property for rent (corcoran.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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