🌱 Dedham: Everything Going On Today (Tue, Nov 30)

Morning, neighbors! Mary Ellen Gambon here with your brand-new Dedham newsletter.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 42 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Dedham today:

1. Boston’s ‘First Night’ returns with an in-person celebration this year, but no midnight fireworks (Boston 25 News)
2. 21 Greater Boston holiday shows to brighten your December (Boston.com)
3. Commentary: Stop kicking the can down the road. Mass. bottle bill needs to be updated. (The Patriot Ledger)
4. As malls struggle, open-air shopping centers bounce back post-pandemic (Boston Business Journal)

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Today in Dedham:

Dedham Patch Notebook

• Dedham Firefighters IAFF Local #1735: "Two vehicle MVA, one with rollover and entrapment, on 95NB Sunday night. Patient was extricated and transported to a local area hospital." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Did you know the library offers discounted passes to over 15 local museums and attractions? Visit dedhamlibrary.com for more information. https://dedhamlibrary.com/" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Holiday weekends are rough. Learn how to relieve stress with this yoga video ---> https://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3913252" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Tutu Workshop! Saturday December 11th, 2021 at 11am. Main Library Register Here! ---> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tutu-workshop-at-the-library-tickets-209849323977" (Facebook)

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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, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dedham Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at maryellen.gambon@patch.com.