Dedham News

Matthew J. Kearney '15, Joseph A. Von Schoppe '15, Nicholas H. Boozang '16, Trent J. Chinnaswamy '16 and Perry N. Letourneau '16 of Dedham achieved High Honors for the Second Quarter at Boston College High School.

Dedham Police and the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council were engaged in a standoff and worked to resolve the incident near the Avery School in town Friday involving a suspect wanted on a default warrant for an unarmed robbery.

THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Site plans for a new building at the Shops at Franklin Place confirm the Sylvania Township shopping area is about to welcome two new occupants: HomeGoods and Marshalls stores.

It's official: Dedham Town Administrator Bill Keegan is preparing to wrap up a career of more than a decade in town.

Editor's Note: The following was submitted to Dedham Patch by Assistant Town Administrator Nancy Baker.

The Dedham Board of Selectmen will meet this week to discuss license transfers for several local businesses, as well the town's snow and ice deficit.

Ron Johnston may not have a computer or internet connection, but that's not stopping the 76-year Dedham resident from helping those in need.

More than a year after the medical pot law passed - and mere months before the shops are set to open - a top state official said yesterday there are no rules barring EBT recipients from using their cards to pay for prescription weed.

From the contentious topic of taxes to preserving Dedham's unique identity, Dedham Board of Selectmen Candidate Dennis Teehan has wide variety of issues he said he'd like to focus on if elected this April.

Rachel Cantor read from her recently published debut novel, "A Highly Unlikely Scenario: Or, a Neetsa Pizza Employee's Guide to Saving the World," at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Village Books, 1200 11th St. Jeremy Bushnell and Rachel Cantor read from their recently published debut novels at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Village Books, 1200 ... (more)

By Matt Schooley A recent study listed the most dangerous intersections in Massachusetts and New England, and while no Dedham intersections made the list it got us wondering: Where do you think the most dangerous spot is in town? Not too far down the road from Dedham, the intersection of Canton Street and School Street in Stoughton has been ranked ... (more)

Paint color consultant Bonnie Krims presents exterior color schemes, while Norm and Tom patch old oak veneer floors.

In a sign the race for governor could finally be heating up, local Democrats have formed a political action committee aimed at getting involved in the contest to succeed Governor Deval Patrick.

Doctors Express, an efficient and convenient urgent care facility in Dedham, has announced that Kelsey Fournier will assume the role of Business Development Manager.

Residents in Dedham can now use a new application to report non-emergency issues and service requests using their smart phones.

The state education board has voted to approve new charter schools in Fall River and Springfield and to grant a certificate to the founders of the state's second virtual school.

I think the residential tax exemption proposed by my opponent Dan O'Neil is a great idea.

Paint color consultant Bonnie Krims presents exterior color schemes, while Norm and Tom patch old oak veneer floors.

Monday, Feb. 10 At 5:42 p.m., police responded to a business on Providence Highway after receiving a report of a shoplifter, described as being a 50-year-old male who wore his hair pull back and wearing a green jacket fled with merchandise.

The annual Dedham Town Election is just a few months away and preparations are in motion leading up to when the polls open on Saturday, April 12. Current selectmen Sarah MacDonald and Paul Reynolds both announced in January that they would not be seeking re-election this spring, and Dedham TV announced this week that it will hold two special ... (more)