DEDHAM DAILY: Everything Going On Today (Fri, Aug 27)

Hey, people of Dedham! It's me again, Mary Ellen Gambon, your host of the Dedham Daily.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Dedham today:

1. Somerville police officer sues New Hampshire gunmaker Sig Sauer, says weapon fired on its own (WCVB Boston)
2. Man accused of stabbing Brighton rabbi continues to be held without bail (WCVB Boston
3. 1,793 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths reported in Massachusetts (WCVB Boston)
4. What to know about Boston schools' COVID safety reopening plan (Boston.com)
5. Consider This: When It Comes To The Environment, Boston's Mayoral Candidates Agree On The Problems; Differ On The Solutions (WBUR)
6. Boston's Sluggish Affordable Housing Development Pace Leading To Mounting Frustration (Bisnow)
7. Boston's Outdoor Rooftop High Holiday Services | JewishBoston (jewishboston.com)
8. Five Boston Bike Shops to Find a Bike for Any Biker (Boston magazine)
9. Report: Over 15 Boston school administrators were working without licenses (Boston.com)
10. At Watertown’s Buttermilk & Bourbon, the good times roll in spite of it all (The Boston Globe)
11. Boston leaders want to revisit safety rules after OSHA says contractor involved in fatal incident assumed new name (The Boston Globe)
12. Another 90-degree day marks Boston’s 4th heat wave of summer| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)
13. 10 things to do in Boston this weekend (Boston.com)
14. Boston’s new indoor mask mandate takes effect Friday. Here’s where it does — and doesn’t — apply. (Boston.com)

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Today in Dedham

Dedham Patch Notebook

• Dedham Public Library: "Don't do this!! We have modern mysteries and classics, take a look at our catalogue ---> https://www.minlib.net/" (Facebook)
• Dedham Civic Pride: "Check out these painted pots by local artist Cindy Prevett. These patriotic pots will be at the entrance of Veterans Park in Oakdale Square courtesy of Dedham Civic Pride. #dedhamcivicpride #flowerpot #oakdalesquare" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "It's never too early to explore the mysteries of human and animal behavior! Check this out ---> https://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2414036" (Facebook)
• Dedham Police Department: "New School Year Safety Information As the new school year is about to begin, the Dedham Police would like to take the opportunity to provide some important back to school safety information. Parents of school aged children as well as com..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Police Department: "Have you seen a #PedestrianHybridBeacon? Here’s what to do when encountering a PHB, sometimes known as a HAWK signal:" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Circe - Madeline Miller https://find.minlib.net/iii/en... Circe is a retelling of the Greek myths focusing on Circe, the sea witch known for turning Odysseus’ men into pigs and further delaying his return to Ithaca, ..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Magic: The Gathering Two Headed Giant Tournament September 9th 5:30pm-7:30pm Magic: The Gathering at Endicott continues with our Two Headed Giant Tournament on September 9th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Bring a friend and your modern Magic deck ..." (Facebook)

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• Fall Dedham Doll, Bear, Toy & Miniature Show (August 29)
• Youth Volleyball: Grades K-8 (August 31)
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— Mary Ellen Gambon

About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, an award given to 10 graduating college seniors in the nation who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent.

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