Dedham Fire to Host September 11 Memorial Ceremony Members of the community are invited join us for the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Dedham Fire Headquarters located at 26 Bryant Street on Wednesday, September 11, at 9:45 AM. The Dedham…

Save the Date - Town Departments Open House January 24 Are you new to Dedham? Have you had a chance to visit Town Hall or the Ames Senior Center? Have you attended a public meeting with a Town Board or Committee? Do you know who to call when you…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of ENTER MONDAY DATE, YEAR Happy Holidays to all! We will be closed for Christmas, December 25th, 2023. We reopen on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. Please note! Both Kathy and Alba are on holiday break…

Monday, December 18th, 2023 10:30am - 1:30pm Dedham Veterans Luncheon Everyone is invited to this event at the American Legion Post in Dedham! Enjoy food, fun, music, dessert, good company and more! No RSVP necessary. Tuesday, December 19th,…

2023 Mitten Tree Giving Please consider being part of our Annual Mitten Tree by purchasing a gift or gift card for a senior in need. Sign up at the Ames Senior Center! Gifts/Gift cards due by 12/15/23. Monday, November 27th, 2023…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of November 20th, 2023 Monday, November 20th, 2023 2:15pm Friends of the Dedham COA Meeting Provide fundraising, advocacy, and support for COA interests. Everyone Welcome! Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023…

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Karaoke! Join us for a fun afternoon of singing with other seniors! Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am VNA Health Clinic Drop-in for a health check from the VNA nurse. Wednesday,…

Military Mondays Monday, October 30th, 2023 10:30 am Drop in for coffee and conversation with other veterans led by Veterans Services Officer, Joe Hamilton. VNA Health Clinic Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am The VNA Nurse will be…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of October 9th, 2023 Monday, October 9th, 2023 We will be closed in honor of Indigenous People's Day! caregiver Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 3:30pm - 4:45pm Caregiver Support Group Drop in for…

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 1:00pm History of Cranberries with Historian Anthony Sammarco! Drop in or RSVP for this informative and enjoyable presentation! 781-751-9495 Monday, October 2nd, 2023 1:00pm Coffee and Conversation Meet new people…

Monday, September 4th, 2023 Closed for the Labor Day Holiday! Please note our new Fall hours which start the week of 9/4/23. Thursday, September 28th, 2023 Newport Playhouse Show and Lunch We have some spots left for this fun event! Call…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of Monday, August 28th, 2023 Monday, August 28th, 2023 10:30am Military Monday Drop-In Group Please join us for this social group for veterans and their families! Monday, August 28th, 2023 1:00pm Coffee…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of Monday, August 21st, 2023 Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 1:00pm Friends of the Dedham COA Information Meeting Come be a part of our new Friends Group - provide support for COA interests! RSVP to…

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 11:00am HESSCO Information Session Join us to find out what HESSCO (Health and Social Services Consortium, Inc.) is all about and the services it offers! RSVP to 781-751-9495. Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 4:00pm Bingo…

Dedham Police to Host 12th Citizens Police Academy The Dedham Police Department is pleased to announce that we are planning to host the Department’s 12th Citizens Police Academy. This is an informational program designed to provide citizens…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of August 7th, 2023 Monday, August 7th, 2023 1:00pm Cranberries: New England's Bounty Our favorite historian is back with this interesting lecture! RSVP your spot by calling 781-751-9495. coffee…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of Monday, July 31st, 2023 Monday, July 31st, 2023 1:00pm Coffee and Conversation Drop by for some coffee and conversation with other seniors! caregiver Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 3:30pm Caregiver…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of July 24th, 2023 Monday, July 24th, 2023 10:30 am Military Monday Drop-In Group for Veterans and families. Monday, July 24th, 2023 1:00 pm Join us for the weekly coffee and conversation drop-in…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of July 17th, 2023 Monday, July 17th, 2023 1:00pm Coffee and Conversation Drop in for coffee and connection with other seniors. Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 4:00pm Bingo Join us for fun and cash prizes!…

Brookline mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus, Dedham urges residents to take precautions The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Monday that a mosquito sample in the town of Brookline tested positive for West Nile…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of July 10th, 2023 No Zumba Classes: Monday, July 10th or Thursday, July 13th! July 12th, 2023 9:00am-11:00am VNA Drop-In Health Clinic Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 5:30pm-6:30pm Join us for a…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of June 19th, 2023 Monday, June 19th, 2023 The Dedham Town Hall and the Ames Senior Center will be closed on Monday, June 19th, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 …

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of June 12th, 2023 Monday, June 12th, 2023 1:00pm Inferno: The Great Boston Fire of 1872 with Anthony Sammarco Our favorite historian and author is back with this new presentation! Wednesday, June…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of May 29th, 2023 Monday, May 29th, 2023 Closed for Memorial Day No Tai Chi this week! Classes resume Thursday, June 1st, 2023 Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 4:00pm - 5:15pm Weekly Drop-in Caregiver Support…

To prepare for the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony, the Town of Dedham Veterans Services Department is seeking volunteers to help place flags at the Brookdale Cemetery on Saturday, May 27, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (rain date of May 28, 2023 at…

Click Here to view the Dedham Council on Aging Newsletter - April…

Below please find Dedham Board of Health updates as of March 10, 2023. End of COVID-19 Federal Emergencies The federal emergencies in response to COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023. The end of these emergencies will affect the federal…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from March 13, 2023 to March 17, 2023 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from March 6, 2023 to March 10, 2023 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former…

In Case You Missed It: 2023 Townwide Summit Page With Event Recording Link Representatives from Town Departments and from more than fifteen Town boards and committees were in attendance the Dedham Middle School Tuesday night for the 2023 Townwide…

Monday, March 6th, 2023 11:30 a.m. Join us for this informative presentation of the programs that the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office offers to seniors! Are You OK, Files of Life and the Yellow Dot Program will be featured. RSVP to…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from February 27, 2023 to March 3, 2023 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the…

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 Join us for lovely music from the Noble and Greenough high school students from 4:00pm to 4:30pm at the Ames Senior Center! Monday, February 27th, 2023 10:30am Drop-In Military Mondays social group led by…

The Board reports that as of February 23rd, there are 6,566 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Town. DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of February 23, 2023. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. …

The following information has been provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance: During COVID, Massachusetts households have been getting extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Due to recent action…

The Dedham Public Service Recognition Committee has opened the nomination period for the 2023 Award to be presented at the Spring Annual Town Meeting in May. Please review the following information provided by the Committee: Fellow Dedham…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of February 20th, 2023 Wednesday Evening February 22nd, 2023 @ 5:30 pm Music of the Civil Rights Movement! Musician John Clarke will take us on a journey this evening of powerful music reflective of the…

Activities at the Ames Senior Center Week of February 13th, 2023 Happy Valentine's Day!! Thursday, February 16th, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm Need help figuring out how to use your phone or laptop or organize your photos? The students from Noble…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

The Board reports that as of February 9th, there are 6,541 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Town. DEDHAM – Below please find COVID-19 information as of February 9, 2023. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Utility Assistance for…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from February 6, 2023 to February 10, 2023 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the…

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Town of Dedham has been awarded $207,841.44 in grant funding under the Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Program to develop a comprehensive…

Upcoming Registration for Adult Education Classes at Blue Hills The Blue Hills Regional Technical School Adult Education Program is offering FREE High School Equivalency and Free English Classes. Registration begins this week (dates listed…

DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of January 26, 2023. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Dedham MA Total Confirmed Cases 6,498 1,994,476 New Confirmed Cases 52 (Since Jan 12, 2023) 6,804 (Week of Jan 18, 2023)…

The Dedham Public Service Recognition Committee has officially opened the nomination period for the 2023 Award to be presented at the Spring Annual Town Meeting in May. Please review the following information provided by the Committee: Fellow…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from January 23, 2023 to January 27, 2023 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the…

The Dedham School Committee voted on Wednesday evening to name Nan Murphy as Dedham’s next Superintendent of Schools. Ms. Murphy comes to Dedham from Marblehead Public Schools, where she is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching…

The Dedham School Building Rehabilitation Committee (SBRC) is excited to welcome Jonathan Levi Architects as the designer for the new Oakdale School project. The MSBA, along with three District representatives voted to engage JLA at the November 15,…

The Dedham Treasurer/Collector Office was made aware of an email notification sent directly to InvoiceCloud subscribers on January 10, 2023 stating a new invoice was due by 01/31/23 for the total amount of FY23 3rd and 4th quarter property taxes,…

NOTE: These numbers do not include people who tested positive with at-home antigen tests. Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Dedham Residents The Town of Dedham has a limited supply of free at-home COVID-19 tests to distribute to residents. Please…

Dedham 2023 Town Election Information and Deadlines The 2023 Annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 and polls will be open in all seven precincts from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The following list includes important dates for…

The Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of updating their long-range plan, Destination 2050, and is seeking public feedback. The Boston MPO team has created an anonymous online survey to learn more about your typical…

TOWN ELECTION (Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023 TOWN MEETING (7:00 p.m. at High School) MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023 FALL TOWN MEETING (7:00p.m. at High School) MONDAY, NOVEMBER TBA, 2023 INCUMBENT TOWN…

The Dedham-Westwood Water District will host a discussion about next year’s water rate increase at the Board of Commissioners Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m. A 5% rate increase is proposed. Residential customers that use an…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

Board of Health News Corner – December 30, 2022 DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of December 28, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Free COVID-19 Treatments Available Through the State If you…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

December 22, 2022 - DEDHAM, MA - Dedham Public Schools and the Dedham School Committee are pleased to report that five candidates have been selected as part of the ongoing search for a new Superintendent of Schools in Dedham. Current Superintendent…

Dedham Awarded Certificate for Financial Reporting The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Town of Dedham the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the…

Following a presentation by the Board of Assessors during the November 28 public meeting, the Select Board voted unanimously to approve and set the tax rates for fiscal year 2023, as listed below: Residential Tax Rate: $12.84 per $1,000 (of…

DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of December 15, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Dedham MA Total Confirmed Cases 6,324 1,942,303 New Confirmed Cases 40 (Since Dec 1, 2022) 7,499 (Week of Dec 8,…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

The Town of Dedham stands in support of all town staff targeted by recent online threats and bullying. Unfortunately, a recent social media post expressing disagreement with the decision to display a holiday tree at the library has quickly evolved…

Eversource: Prepare for Winter Energy Prices Four Steps You Can Explore to Reduce Your Electric Bill Many Americans are coping with increasing prices, including rising energy bills. We know you count on us every day for the energy you need and…

2022 Holiday Events Guide The holidays are coming to Dedham and there are a number of community events scheduled around Town this season. We have compiled the following list and will continue to update as more events are scheduled: FRIDAY,…

Utility Assistance for Dedham Residents The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) reports there is expected to be higher costs for energy this winter due to higher-than-average commodity prices, consumption, and projected colder…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from December 5, 2022 to December 9, 2022 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the…

Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from November 28, 2022 to December 2, 2022 Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the…

Board of Health News Corner – November 18, 2022 DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of November 17, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Thanksgiving Safety Tips Thanksgiving is just around the…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of November 3, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Click here for More Information About Town Of Dedham Board of Health News Corner – November 4,…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

DEDHAM –Below please find COVID-19 information as of October 20, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. NOTE: These numbers do not include people who tested positive with at-home antigen tests. Household Hazardous Waste Day…

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Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments.…

Public Safety Building - What's Happening October 3, 2022 to October 7, 2022 Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from October 3, 2022 to October 7, 2022 Project Overview: Construction of a…

Project Overview: Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch…

Dedham, MA - Below please find COVID-19 information as of September 22, 2022. More statistics can be found on www.mass.gov. Click here to Read More About "Town of Dedham Board of Health News Corner - September 23,…

MassDOT Advisory: Dedham Nighttime Lane Closures and Paving Operations on Bridge St. Paving Operations with Lane Closures will begin on Friday Night September 23rd from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. DEDHAM - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation…

MassDOT Advisory: Dedham Nighttime Lane Closures and Paving Operations on Bridge St. Paving Operations with Lane Closures will begin on Tuesday September 20, and will be in place until Wednesday September 21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. DEDHAM - The…