Town Of Dedham: What's Happening This Week Here In Dedham

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

04/04/2022 6:30 PM

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1. Deadline to Apply for Absentee Ballots is April 5th

Absentee Ballots are still available for the April 9, 2022 Town Elections. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Tuesday, April 5, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

Note: Last day to vote by Absentee Ballot at the Town Clerks counter is Friday April 8th, 2022 by 12 Noon

If you are unable to vote at your polling place on the day of an election, due to disability, hospitalization, religious beliefs or absence from Dedham, or if you are worried about coming to the polls because of COVID-19, you may vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming local Town Elections. You must first submit an Absentee Ballot Application to the Town Clerk's office by mail (450 Washington Street) or by dropping the application in the Town Clerk’s Drop Box, located at the rear entrance to Town Hall (see photo below). Completed applications can also be submitted via email to Town Clerk Paul Munchbach at pmunchbach@dedham-ma.gov. Please note, all applications must have an original signature in order to be accepted. Once the Clerk’s Office has received your completed application with an original signature, a ballot will be mailed to your home prior to the election.

The Town Clerk’s Office must receive all completed ballots by the close of polls on Election Day, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Reminder: Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day in all seven voting precincts).

If you have any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 781-751-9200 and leave a message. You can also email your questions to the Town Clerk at pmunchbach@dedham-ma.gov.

2. 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Day

The next Household Hazardous Waste Day will be on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Department of Public Works (55 River Street).

The following items will be accepted: oil paint, pool chemicals, motor vehicle chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, fluorescent light bulbs, gasoline, household chemicals, mercury thermometers, 1-pound propane cylinders, and rechargeable batteries.

The following items will NOT be accepted: latex paint, fire extinguishers, motor vehicle batteries, appliances, tires, and propane tanks.

3. 2022 Dedham and ARL Boston Rabies Clinic on May 21, 2022

The Town of Dedham and the Animal Rescue League of Boston are teaming up to host a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The clinic will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 9:00am – 1:00pm, at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 55 Anna’s Place, Dedham.

The clinic is open to both Dedham residents and non-residents. The fees are listed below:

• Free for Dedham residents
• $10 for non-residents
• Microchips will also be available for $10

Please remember:

• All dogs must be on leashes and under owner/keeper control.
• Aggressive dogs must be muzzled prior to arrival.
• All cats/ferrets must be secured inside pet carriers.

For Dedham residents, the Town of Dedham will be providing on-site dog licensing for the 2022 year. The cost for licensing is: $10 for spayed/neutered dogs; $15 for non-spayed/non-neutered dogs. (*A Rabies certificate is required for dog licensing.)

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Dedham Animal Control at 781-751-9106.

4. Town Offices Closed on Monday, April 18th for Patriots’ Day

Non-emergency Town Offices will be closed on Monday, April 18th in observance of Patriots’ Day. This includes the following offices/buildings:

Town Offices/Buildings Closed on Patriots' Day include:

• Town Hall
• Ames Senior Center
• Public Library (both locations)
• Dolan Center
• Public Works

Note: Police Department and Fire Department remain open 24 hours / 7 days a week:

• For emergencies: Call 911
• For Police Non-Emergency: Call 781-751-9300
• For Fire Non-Emergency: Call 781-751-9400

Recycling & Trash:

Recycling and Trash schedules will not be affected. For more information, please visit the Recycling & Trash page on our website.

5. Public Safety Building Updates

What to expect April 4, 2022 (Monday) through April 8, 2022 (Friday):

• The project site remains closed to the public.
• Bryant Street will remain closed this week, beginning Monday, between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, as contractors continue to install subsurface water quality structures. The road will be closed to through traffic in both directions and Dedham Police Officers will be onsite to assist with traffic flow and management in the area. Additional work updates will be shared as available.
• Crews will continue the mechanical, electrical, fire protection system, and plumbing installations this week.
• Piping along the second floor of the Fire Department will continue to be insulated this week.
• Installation of the exterior stone (Shouldice) will continue along the North, South and West sides of the building.
• Crews will continue to frame and glaze the walls along the north side of the building this week.
• The interior cold formed metal framing and Densglass will continue to be installed on all floors of the building and along all exteriors next week.
• The roofing subcontractor is nearing completion of the work and punch list items are ongoing.
• Air Vapor Barrier installation is nearing completion. Contractors are addressing any remaining items on the installation punch list prior to final sign off.
• A date has not yet been set for placement of the generator pad and transformer pad. The project team will provide updates when available.
• Expect periodic entrance and exit of large trucks at the project site entrance, located at the intersection of Washington Street and Bryant Street. Please expect minor traffic delays at this intersection.
• No additional traffic impacts or pedestrian impacts are anticipated during this week.

Project Team Contact Information:

• Immediate issues or concerns, please contact the Dedham Town Manager’s Office at 781-751-9100.
• For general questions or concerns, please contact the project team at psb@dedham-ma.gov
• For more information about the Public Safety Building Project, please visit the project website at www.dedham-ma.gov/psb
• Download our project team contact information flyer on the project website.

Click on the image below to enlarge

Caption: Photo of the active construction site taken from the north side of Town Hall on Friday, April 1, 2022.

6. Meetings/Community Events

Monday, 4/4/22:

• Planning Board at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, O’Brien Meeting Room
• Select Board attending Planning Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• Open Space and Recreation Committee at 7:00 p.m. via Hybrid (Town Hall and Zoom)
• School Building Rehabilitation Committee at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, 4/5/22:

• Finance & Warrant Committee at 5:30 p.m. via Hybrid (Town Hall and Zoom)
• Board of Health at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Room 304
• Dog Park Committee at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

Wednesday, 4/6/22:

• Finance & Warrant Committee at 5:30 p.m. via Hybrid (Town Hall and Zoom)
• Select Board attending Finance & Warrant Committee at 5:30 p.m.
• Select Board at 6:15 p.m. via Hybrid (Town Hall and Zoom)
• Design Review Advisory Board at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
• School Committee at 7:00 p.m. at the Avery Elementary School

Thursday, 4/7/22:

• Conservation Commission at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Board of Library Trustees at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

Saturday, 4/9/22:

• 2022 Town Elections: Polls will be open in all seven voting precincts from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Events shown as listed on the Town calendar as of 4/4/22. Don't forget to check out the Dedham Public Library events calendar and the Dedham Public Schools calendar!

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