DEDHAM: What's Happening Today (Mon, Oct 4)

Welcome back, Dedham! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, October 4 off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening around today in Dedham.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with rain. High: 62 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Dedham:

1. Boston woman says dog killed in hit and run in Fenway area (Boston 25 News)
2. Keller @ Large: Michelle Wu Is Ahead In Boston Mayoral Race, What Can Annissa Essaibi George Do? (CBS Boston)
3. Clouds and Rain Welcome Brady at Gillette Stadium (NECN)
4. $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Boston (CBS Boston)
5. ‘It sounded like a bomb exploded’: Woman ejected from vehicle, driver arrested after crash in Boston (Boston 25 News)
6. Cyclists raise millions for Best Buddies with ride to the Cape| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)

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Today in Dedham:

Dedham Patch Notebook

• Dedham Public Library: "October is World Mythology month! Come check out Julie's amazing display and pay attention to her daily book recommendations on Facebook and Instagram every day at noon!" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Our catalogue has many, many Star Wars movies and books. Follow this link! ---> https://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/search/C__Sstar%20wars__Orightresult__U?lang=eng" (Facebook)
• Dedham Education Foundation: "A beautiful day to run through our beautiful town and support our schools!" (Facebook)
• Dedham Education Foundation: "It’s race day! Come on down to Barnes Memorial Park and run the DEF Dash!" (Facebook)
• Dedham Education Foundation: "Thank you all runners, walkers, stroller pushers, sponsors, and volunteers for a great DASH!!" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Oh My Gods! - Stephanie Cook https://find.minlib.net/iii/en... This fun, upper MG graphic novel explores Mt. Olympus Junior High through the eyes of Karen, an ordinary teenage girl from New Jersey after she is sent t..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Baby Time continues! bring your little one's in and have fun with Miss Meredith! Tuesdays at 10am at The Main Library Register Here! ---> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baby-time-tickets-159665372427" (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Get on your bike and cycle through Dedham with us - you may be surprised by what you find! We'll take a Low-Stress tour through different communities in town looking for Public Art: including a stop at the Mother Brook Arts & Community C..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Women's Business Connection Network - Meet the Professionals (October 4)
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House (October 5)
• Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Newton, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (October 6)
• Line Dancing (October 8)
• Ballroom Dancing Class (October 8)
• DAWNLAND: Dedham Indigenous Peoples Day Film Screening (October 9)
• Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts (October 9)
• A Craft Affair at Norwood (October 16)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

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