Sarah MacDonald: Dedham Town Meeting P5

08/14/2026

This infographic is the result of a lot of work and analysis by a lot of very smart and committed people. I’m excited to learn more and support a path forward to strengthening Dedham Public Schools.

Thanks to the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy for sharing the first report from their work on an updated Educational Model for Dedham Public Schools! The report presented last night at School Committee focused on grade configuration and school facilities options and offers recommendations for how Dedham can create stronger learning environments for students while making thoughtful, long-term investments in its schools. The School Committee will vote at the end of September to select 3 options from the 10 presented to be moved forward and shared with the Facilities Master Plan project for further analysis and consideration.

LEARN MORE! Find the presentation slides, the full 100+ page report, or a much shorter executive summary of the report on the Educational Model page under Project Materials & Resources or linked in the update here: https://beheard.dedham-ma.gov/educational-model/news_feed/project-update-august-13-2026

A single-page Infographic that shows all 10 options along with the comparative rankings for each option is also available.

Learn more and speak with School Committee members at the Dedham Public Schools’ District Curriculum Night on September 10, 2026 at Dedham Middle School

05/18/2026

It’s go time! Proud to represent Precinct 5 at Dedham’s Town Meeting.

05/14/2026

We can't wait for our Free Concerts on the Green, 600 High Street, Dedham Square.
Check out this great lineup of musicians!

04/18/2026

The Dedham Police Department will once again participate in the DEA National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday April 25, 2026.

Unused or expired medications may be disposed of in the parking lot area of the Dedham Police Department located at 26 Bryant Street between 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday April 25, 2026. An officer will be present to accept the medications.

Why are the Dedham Police participating in this program?

- Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue which can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse.
- Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.
- The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends, and the home medicine cabinet.
- Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold.
- Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.
- Take-back programs are the best way to dispose of old drugs. The Dedham Police accept unused and expired drugs in the public lobby of the Police Station 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

- For more information on prescription drug abuse go to:
o www.dea.gov
o www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com
o www.justthinktwice.com

We encourage all to do some spring cleaning. Check your medicine cabinets for unused and expired medications. Bring them to the Dedham Police Station on Saturday April 25, 2026, between 10 am – 1 pm for safe disposal.

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

The Town of Dedham and Dedham Public Schools are working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive long-term plan, known as the Facilities Master Plan (FMP), for our shared public spaces, including schools, libraries, Town buildings, and public safety facilities. Before any decisions are made, we want to hear from you.

On April 29, the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee and Arrowstreet (project consultants) are hosting a Community Listening Session. This will be a dedicated space for residents like you to share what you think, what you need, and what you hope for.

📆 SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, April 29 - Community Listening Session

The Town of Dedham and Dedham Public Schools are working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive long-term plan known as the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) for our shared public spaces, including schools, libraries, Town buildings, and public safety facilities. Before any decisions are made, we want to hear from you.

On April 29th, we're hosting a Community Listening Session, a space designed for us to hear your thoughts and ideas.

Our commitments:
▶️ We're here to listen, not just talk
▶️ Your ideas will shape real decisions
▶️ We want to build solutions together

Event Details:
📆 Date: Wednesday, April 29
🕡️ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Hybrid! Join us Town Hall or join remotely (link coming soon) – Whichever works best for you!
📋️ We're still finalizing the program details and activities, so make sure you subscribe for updates so you don't miss anything! Visit https://buff.ly/R2GjTlM and select “Facilities Master Plan” from the list of topics to add your email address to our list.

🔗 Check out our new project page at https://buff.ly/0CNL4TC

We hope to see you there!

04/07/2026

Dedham Friends: Saturday is Election Day and I am grateful that so many friends and neighbors have stepped forward to serve our community.

I took a few minutes to write a letter of support for Liz O'Donnell for Town Moderator, shared in its entirety here.

Most important-- make your plan to VOTE Saturday, April 11th. All critical details here: https://www.dedham-ma.gov/town-departments/town-clerk/elections-voting.

04/05/2026

Signs of spring in P5! Don’t forget to make a plan to vote next Saturday (between soccer/lacrosse/cleanups!)