Town of Dedham, MA

Town of Dedham, MA Official page for the Town of Dedham, MA. The Town of Dedham is located in Norfolk County, on Boston's southwest border.

On the northwest it is bordered by Needham, on the southwest by Westwood and on the southeast by Canton. First settled in 1635, Dedham is a Town that is rich in history. The Town of Dedham, for being located in an urban area, also contains significant natural and recreational resources.

Big news for Dedham! The Planning Board has approved three major development projects that will bring new housing, infra...
04/10/2026

Big news for Dedham! The Planning Board has approved three major development projects that will bring new housing, infrastructure improvements, jobs, and dining options to our community.

Here's what's coming:
▶️ 2 Bridge Street: 26 condos AND a 60-seat restaurant on the Charles River
▶️ 25 Allied Drive: 160 residential units (21 affordable) converting the former Hilton hotel, plus a new pedestrian connection to the Dedham Corporate Center MBTA Commuter Rail Station
▶️ Dedham Plaza: First Watch, a fresh breakfast, brunch restaurant with 157 seats, coming to 725 Providence Highway

Together, these projects are projected to generate over an estimated $275,000 in new annual property tax revenue for the Town.

Planning Board Chair John Bethoney added:

"Our objective is to ensure that all developments not only comply with applicable regulations, but also enhance both our local economy and the overall quality of life of our community. In this case, these projects successfully achieve such balance, and our objectives."

04/10/2026

Don't forget to confirm your polling location for the Annual Town Election tomorrow, April 11!

🗺️ Use our convenient online GIS tool (desktop and mobile friendly) to find and confirm your polling location (by Precinct) - Iink the first comment below ⬇️

Don't forget to review the sample ballot for your Precinct (1 through 7), available on our Elections and Voting page at buff.ly/RIYT4pQ

❓️: How can I watch the live election results in ?✅️ : We have THREE options for you!This year, we are once again using...
04/09/2026

❓️: How can I watch the live election results in ?
✅️ : We have THREE options for you!

This year, we are once again using the following three channels to share the UNOFFICIAL election results after the polls close this Saturday, April 11:

1️⃣ Google Sheet
2️⃣ Zoom
3️⃣ Town website

Please note:
▶️ Results will not be entered until AFTER the polls close and AFTER all hand counts and write-ins have been counted. This may cause a delay in posting results.
▶️ Results will be posted as UNSORTED first, then SORTED shortly thereafter.

Get ready to vote!

Yard Waste Collection Schedule for April 2026! 📅🌿🗓 Maroon Weeks: April 13 to April 17 and April 27 to May 1 🗓 Gray Week:...
04/09/2026

Yard Waste Collection Schedule for April 2026! 📅🌿

🗓 Maroon Weeks: April 13 to April 17 and April 27 to May 1
🗓 Gray Week: April 21 to April 25

❗ Each collection week (Gray and Maroon) has a total of 11 curbside yard waste collections in 2026

📖 The complete 2026 Collection Calendar can be found on pages 6 and 7 of the 2026 Collection Guide (previously mailed to your home) and all yard waste collection dates are also listed on our Yard Waste page: buff.ly/wfgezgw

Please Note: No collection on April 20 due to Patriots’ Day, so there will be a ONE DAY DELAY all week

Public Hearing - Proposed Rules on Kratom SalesThe Dedham Board of Health will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2026 a...
04/09/2026

Public Hearing - Proposed Rules on Kratom Sales

The Dedham Board of Health will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Room 304, Town Hall to consider the adoption of proposed local regulations titled “Prohibiting the Sale of Kratom” and “Prohibiting the Sale of Synthetic Kratom”.

The purpose of the proposed regulations are to ensure the safety of local residents with regard to sales and use of Kratom, whether naturally occurring or synthetic.

🔗 Copies of the proposed regulations are available on the Town website: https://buff.ly/O8aZzUm

📧 All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. Written comments may also be submitted in advance to [email protected].

What is Kratom? (Source: DEA.gov)
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence.

📸 Stock image of Kratom leaves, in capsule form, and in powder form

We're continuing with American Public Health Association's National Public Health Week and today we're talking Scientifi...
04/08/2026

We're continuing with American Public Health Association's National Public Health Week and today we're talking Scientific Advancement.

And science starts with data!

Dedham is part of the Norfolk County-8 Public Health Coalition and together, we're collecting important information from residents through the Community Health Assessment Survey to gain a greater understanding of the health concerns, priorities, and challenges.

Your answers will be used to develop real programs and services that address what matters most: access to care, mental health, chronic disease, and more.

About the Survey:
🔒 All responses are confidential
⏱️ About 10 minutes to complete
💬 Available in 3 languages
🎁 Chance to win a $50 gift card

🔗 Link to survey in the first comment below ⬇️ and PLEASE help us by sharing the survey with your friends and neighbors!

A lifetime of impact and service to the community 🚒 Please join us to celebrate and thank Fire Chief William Spillane!Ch...
04/08/2026

A lifetime of impact and service to the community 🚒

Please join us to celebrate and thank Fire Chief William Spillane!

Chief Spillane has been a true leader in the community whose dedication, courage, and commitment to keeping us safe will leave a lasting impression. We truly cannot thank him enough.

📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
🕟 4:30-6:30 PM
📍 Endicott Estate, 656 East Street

We hope you can join us!

Recent grant award still has us excited!📜 Dedham has recently been selected as one of only 12 recipients statewide to re...
04/07/2026

Recent grant award still has us excited!

📜 Dedham has recently been selected as one of only 12 recipients statewide to receive funding through the Massachusetts Community Biodiversity Grant Program! The $30,395 award will transform a one-acre, Town-owned parcel at 21 Sawmill Lane into a neighborhood park and pollinator habitat that will feature a native wildflower walking trail along Mother Brook, a rain garden, educational signage, and a free community seed-sharing station. More details and a project timeline coming soon, so please stay tuned!

🎨 Now Let's Talk Art!
As part of this project, the Town is partnering with Mother Brook Arts & Community Center on a nature-themed art walk on Sawmill Bridge. Local artists of all ages are invited and encouraged to submit 2'×2' prints celebrating nature, pollinators, local wildlife, and the Dedham landscape.

✅ Installation expected by end of June 2026
✅ Selected artists receive a $125 Mother Brook gift card
📅 Deadline: May 7, 2026
🔗 Apply: https://buff.ly/RRI5Yxx

Questions? Call our Conservation Division at 781-751-9211.

Honor a local veteran or active/reserve service member and nominate them for our Hometown Heroes Banner Program by April...
04/07/2026

Honor a local veteran or active/reserve service member and nominate them for our Hometown Heroes Banner Program by April 27, 2026.

Dedham is launching the Hometown Heroes Banner Program to display commemorative banners along town streets in time for Flag Day 2026.

Who qualifies? Any U.S. military veteran or active/reserve who now lives in or was a long-term resident of Dedham, including those who are deceased.

How to apply:
▶️ Download the form at https://buff.ly/GOUXVDh or pick one up at Town Hall or the Council on Aging.
▶️ Mail a $147 check (covers banner production, digital photo restoration, mounting hardware, installation, and removal) with the completed form and military proof (DD214 or Military ID) to Dedham Veterans Service Office, 450 Washington Street.
▶️ Email a high-resolution photo in uniform to [email protected].

Deadline: April 27, 2026. More details and the application: https://buff.ly/GOUXVDh

Many thanks to Veterans Services Officer Joe Hamilton and the volunteer group Dedham Stars & Stripes for making this possible.

Looking to make a donation to the program? Donations are welcomed by sending a check to the Veterans Services Office. Contact us at 781-751-9267 for more information. Thank you for your support!

📸 Photo shown is a sample mockup. No banners have been installed yet; installation updates coming soon.

It's the American Public Health Association's National Public Health Week, and today we're talking Government Partners.D...
04/07/2026

It's the American Public Health Association's National Public Health Week, and today we're talking Government Partners.

Did you know there is a free health clinic for Dedham seniors at the Council on Aging each month? Hosted by our Public Health Nurse Katie, Dedham seniors can stop by (no appointment needed) for the following:

✅️ Wellness checks
✅️ Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings
✅️ Nursing assessment of medical concerns or questions
✅️ Answer questions about medications
✅️ Assistance with mail-order pharmacy and other prescription needs
✅️ Review lab or diagnostic tests
✅️ Provide educational materials about health related programs

Save the Date!
📅 Next clinic: April 8
📍 Ames Senior Center (1st floor of Town Hall)
🕤️ 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM (No appointment needed, so there may be a line)

On our calendar this week in :📅 Monday, April 6 - Commission on Disability🕕 6:00 PM📍 Town Hall and Remote Option📋️ Rust...
04/06/2026

On our calendar this week in :

📅 Monday, April 6 - Commission on Disability
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Town Hall and Remote Option
📋️ Rustcraft Road speed bump letter; member renewals; partnership framework; Mission/Vision draft and sample budget

📅 Monday, April 6 - Parks & Recreation Commission
🕕 7:00 PM
📍 Town Hall and Remote Option
📋️ Permits; Arts in the Parks discussion; FY27 Q2 Finances; Fields, Parks update; department updates (Aquatics, Program, P&R Director); Farewell to longtime Commissioner Jonathan Briggs

📅 Tuesday, April 7 - School Committee
🕕 6:00 PM (Public session starts at 6:30 PM)
📍 Avery Elementary School
📋️ Executive Session re: collective bargaining, Open Meeting Law; Recognitions including DPS Choral performance and DHS Puerto Rico trip recap; Superintendent's Update; School Committee Evaluation of Superintendent; Q3 Budget Report; Subcommittee updates: Educational Model Review kick-off recap; Budget, Facilities, Negotiations, Policy, Facilities Master Plan

📅 Tuesday, April 7 - Select Board
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 Town Hall and Remote Option
📋️ Town Manager's Report including FY27 Budget Update; Consent Agenda items (block party, drainlayer approvals, entertainment license, gift acceptance); Update on Select Board Goals & Strategic Plan; Vote on Goals Implementation Working Group; Appointment to Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee; Presentation & Appreciation for Dr. Dennis J. Teehan, Jr.

📅 Tuesday, April 7 - Senior Property Tax Relief Policy Study Committee
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 Town Hall
📋️ Peer community research results; outreach/awareness follow-up; MA reimbursement program update; updates on statement stuffer, PILOT mailer, and Mitigation Funds; continued Mansion Tax discussion

📅 Wednesday, April 8 - Planning Board
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Town Hall
📋️ Continued public hearing for 359 Washington St.; Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan (consultant candidate interviews and selection update)

📅 Wednesday, April 8 - Sustainability Advisory Committee
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Town Hall and Remote Option
📋️ 12-Month Sustainability Roadmap updates: Waste/Recycling (PAYT, Skip the Stuff), Decarbonization Plan; Environmental Procurement Policy

📅 Wednesday, April 8 - Finance & Warrant Committee
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 Town Hall and Remote Option
📋️ Presentation on Statement of Net Position; Public Hearing on Warrant Article 6; vote to close public hearings on Articles 2 to 16 for 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting; preparation for deliberations

Happy Saturday! Today is Day 2 of Early Voting at Town Hall, and we’re here from 9AM to 5PM. 🅿️ Parking is available in ...
04/04/2026

Happy Saturday! Today is Day 2 of Early Voting at Town Hall, and we’re here from 9AM to 5PM.

🅿️ Parking is available in the front, rear, and side parking lots, and both front and rear entrances to Town Hall will be open.

🪧 Please follow signage when you arrive, and election staff will be happy to assist you and answer your questions.

🗓️ Save the Date: Annual Town Election is Saturday, April 11, with polls open from 7AM to 8PM in all polling locations.

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Dedham, MA
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