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Good morning to you Dedham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will new fines finally clear Dedham’s ugly double utility poles?
  • Why Karen Read’s Dedham trial lawyer is back in national headlines

Also on today's calendar: Liturgy of Solace and Strength (Blue Christmas/Longest Night) and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Dedhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Dedhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain; windy in the morning, temps: high: 60, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Sun, then clouds; much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘It's a sin how ugly they are': Should utilities be fined for letting double poles languish? (nbcboston.com) — Double utility poles lingering for years along Dedham streets, including near a historic home and Vietnam memorial, are fueling a statewide push to let towns fine utilities that miss removal deadlines. A Dedham resident’s long-running complaints helped spotlight the problem, as state officials now back penalties to speed up the complex, multi-company process of taking old poles down.
   

• Alan Jackson, who defended Karen Read, takes Reiner murder case (wcvb.com) — Dedham residents may recognize attorney Alan Jackson from the Karen Read trials at Norfolk Superior Court, and he’s now in the national spotlight again representing Nick Reiner in a high-profile Los Angeles murder case. The story details Jackson’s new role and background, including his continued work with Read on civil matters and other celebrity cases.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday December 18
  • LGBTQ+ Book Group
    Main Library - Piano Space
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Holiday Carolers at University Station
    University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
    12:00 pm
    • Monday December 22
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Children's Area
    9:30 am
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Baby & Toddler Time
    Main Library - Children's Room
    9:30 am
  • Preschool Storytime
    Main Library - Children's Room
    10:30 am
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Neighbors Market Fund
    9:00 am
  • Baby & Me Storytime
    Endicott Branch - Children's Area
    9:30 am
  • Holiday Carolers at University Station
    University Station , 221 University Ave , Westwood
    12:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Monday Morning Music
    Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Social Security Announces Cost of Living Increase for 2026 —Delia De Mello Read on Patch
  • Report of police activity in Quincy, Massachusetts.
    3:19PM on Dec 16: Quincy Police respond to incident with multiple cruisers and an ambulance in front of Party City in Quincy Center. (Nextdoor )
  • I just found out Verizon fiOS is dropping fox 25.
    I watch lots of shows including Patriots sports. No other choice but drop fiOS and change service. Corporate greed hits us again. (Nextdoor Paul Park)
  • TPG Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for BQT Houseperson in Dedham. Apply here.
  • Yard House Restaurant Company posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Utility in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dedham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

Needham

  • Orange Line extension to Roslindale attracting attention (wcvb.com)
  • ‘They've shown flashes': Braintree boys hoops learning how to win (masslive.com)
  • Analyze This: What are the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth? (snexplores.org)

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