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St. Paul's celebrates 250 years
     Bishop visits to celebrate a quarter millenium

Holiday Strollers flock to Dedham Square
     Square Circle celebrates with music & shopping

Selectmen partially restore liquor license to Olde Irish Alehouse
     Only for upstairs function room, not for bar

Riverdale hosts 35th annual Holiday Fest
     Party raised funds for 5th grade celebrations

Cummings retires after 14 years as head of Greenlodge School
     The "consumate teacher" to be replaced by "Mr. DZ"

Christmas Tree lights up the Square
     Rotary Club sponsors annual lighting party

Town helps Churches help Neighbors
     Town and churches join forces to help residents

Middle School still not finished two years after opening
     Architect files 'Notice of Default' with Middle Sc

P&R Commissioners seeking answers on SMA property
     More than two years passed since voters approve th

'Amahl' hits just the right notes
     First Church production of 'Amahl' is excellent

Troubadours celebrate the Holidays
     Seniors sing, dance and recite in the holidays

Auld Sod Pub brings in fresh talent
     Bar hosts singer/ songwriter night on Sunday

Santa breakfasts with kids at Prime
     Car dealerships hosts holiday party

Police make arrest at Moose Club on Thanksgiving Eve
     Find bartender allegedly using drugs and alcohol

Selectmen suspend Moose Lodge's license
     Bartender was drunk and lied to police; one arrest

New committee formed to help residents pay heating bills
     Money to be drawn from the Shuttleworth Trust Fund

School Committee issues awards and recognition
     Greenlodge prinipal, DHS seniors and faculty honor

Hello, Cupcake!
     Kids decorate holiday cupcakes at Library

Dedham hit with first snowstorm of year
     Over a foot of snow in some places

Parks and Rec programs to "hurt" next year
     Budget cuts may put Flag Day parade in jeopardy

Shuttleworth Committee begins to set guidelines
     Will help struggling residents pay their bills

Moose Club ordered to close early
     Selectmen punish club for alcohol violations

Home break-ins shoot up in December
     Seven breaks between Christmas and New Years alone

Master Plan committee sets "agressive" timetable
     Hopes to finish document before Town Meeting

Civic Pride goes back in time
     Antique clock, anniversary banners to go up

BPCC looks to plan what and when to build
     Also hears library could be shuttered

'I Am Dirt' uses humor to give serious message
     One man show at the High School a success

Seniors honor youngsters
     COA thanks students who gave presents to seniors

Generous alumni donate to the the High School
     Lennons give addional $100k for scholarships

Renewable Energy Committee asks for more green in schools
     Also seeks a student member to join

School Committee asks for books, roofs, and boilers
     Also sets opening day for 2009 before Labor Day

Prayers and thoughts offered at peace vigil
     High School student organizes candlelight vigil

Gran Torino racist to the finish
     Redemptive film highlights the new and the old

Doe speaks about the Freshman Academy, changing demographics
     “Not the Dedham High School of 25 years ago"

Schools aim to teach social responsibility
     Students, department, expected to contribute

DHS applies to join the Tri-Valley League
     New football realignment also proposed

The history of the Historical Society
     Hanson speaks for the 150th anniversary

Selectmen honor holiday helpers
     “Extraordinary outpouring of community support"

Fire breaks out at the DPW
     Christmas trees set ablaze

A celebration of life and a Night of Friendship
     Hundreds gather to honor and benefit Nancy McCann

Two years later, Applebee's still empty
     May sell liquor license to Legacy Place

Snow parking ban in effect tonight
     No parking on main roads begining at midnight

Town is $500,000 short to complete SMA property
     Selectmen and P&R begin work on the project again

Plumbing problem lands Friday's in hot water
     Was washing dishes with "ice cold water"

Weather creates hazardous roads
     Accidents reported across town

School Committee asked to stay with the Bay State
     Alumni, coaches, opposed to switching leagues

NECN & Red Cross ask you to give the Gift of Life
     News station broadcasts live all day

Merchants wary of new County parking fee
     $5 a day could drive motorists into Keystone

Not so fast, says the TVL
     Dedham High shouldn't pack up just yet

School Committee inks deal with Superintendent, secretaries
     

School Committee goes to mediation with teachers
     "We are starting from scratch," says Driscoll

One place ice is a welcome sight
     Skating rink constructed on Memorial Park

Wingmen lift up two charities
     Party benefits Crohn's, Make a Wish

Hundreds "Jam" for CF
     Party raises $50,000 for research

Maher proposes plan for Striar property
     DPW would use land while being developed

P&R Commissioners consider only one SMA field
     Field realignment could follow

Departments request $19m in capital items
     BPCC looks at $800k for Town Hall renovations

DRAB looks at new building in Dedham Square
     Also gives praise to ED fire station renovation

Two injured in wreck on Court Street
     Pickup truck lands in front yard

Committee considers signs in our time
     Sandwich boards and grandfathering discussed

Chiefs report arrests, renovations
     No home break ins so far in 2009

Pedestrian struck by van in Dedham Square
     Driver also shaken up, both taken to hospital

Adult Zone Committee narrows their options
     Rt. 1, Sturgis Way, Allied Dr. still in running

Business Profile: Healy Law Offices
     Oakdale lawyer plans a new Square Circle

Principal Ruggere may leave Middle School
     Decision could come as early as tomorrow night

Tri-Valley invites Dedham High to join
     Public hearing to be held before April1 deadline

Saint's stag semi
     LifeTeeners spend Valentine’s Day alone together

To veterans, with love
     VFW has Valentine's Day Fundraiser for the Fisher House

All you need is love
     Legion Auxiliary goes back in time to ensure the future

Literary love
     Kids ♥ Authors brings both to Dedham Square

The love of a child
     Parent Time holds annual Valentine's Day party

Better Know a Dedhamite: Annie Craig
     At 103, Dedham's oldest resident

Sign committee OKs sandwich boards
     Size and style will be regulated

"A treasure" restored
     Bethoney honored at rededication of Fisher's painting

Sturgis Way selected as adult use zone
     Zone set back away from Enterprise Drive

‘Another successful year’ for the VFW
     78th annual banquet held

Chalk and cork are in, everything else is out
     Committee approves 'restrictive' proposal for sidewalk signs

Council considers 'building blocks' to a Senior Center
     Butler proposes an incremental approach

Parishioners feast before the fast
     Good Shepard hosts annual pancake supper

Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday
     Dozens of students get their ashes before school

School Department could lay off 36.8 employees
     Would be 7.27% of staff; elementaries and Middle Schools hardest hit

Librarians, art, music, and athletics could be cut
     Special education costs rise by 16%; whole budget by as little as 1.65%

NAACP protests at Fox 25
     Studio owned by same company as the New York Post

Keegan presents $86.2 million budget
     No layoffs, but 12 positions will go unfilled

Riverdale rolls out the red carpet
     Oscars night raised money for arts and enrichment

Tutti a mangiare!
     Boosters hold annual Italian Night

Lt. Benda is "Off to the Amazon"
     Friends and family throw fundraiser to say goodbye

"I'm not done yet," DelloIacono tells supporters
     Commissioner kicks off reelection campaign

Coughlin says schools have a PR problem
     Wants to market the schools as a Committee member

Two churches host concerts
     St. John's and St. Susanna's host crowd pleasers

Fiesta del Riverdale
     4th-graders sing, dance, and cook for Mexico Day

Ruggere is leaving the Middle School
     Has accepted a position in Arlington

Tri-Valley officials make their pitch
     Proposal to expand the Bay State Conference could alter calculations

A battle of the sexes
     School Committee probes gender differences for student-athletes

Tri-Valley schools are 93% further away than Bay State schools
     Increased travel time means an additional $41,000 in transportation costs

The 'CIA' comes to Dedham
     Visit Highgate Manor, O'Neil Drive, among others

Q: Where can DHS grads party safely on graduation night?
     A: The All Night Party

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
     Oakdale PTO hosts annual trivia night

DCH lets partygoers enjoy a winter escape
     Tropical cocktail party a crowd pleaser

O'Malley kicks off Appeal at St.Mary's
     Says we are called "to build a civilization of love.”

Maida calls for a 'top to bottom' audit of Parks and Rec
     Says he has 'issues with the day to day management'

CEC endorses a $5.7 million capital budget
     Road work, fire truck repairs, and HS kitchen approved

FinCom tells Schools: 'Costs are spiraling out of control'
     Out of district tuition jumps 27% in one year

Don't 'shove us aside,' girls tell School Committee
     Say it would be 'disastrous' to move to the TVL

Glo Germ go away
     Health Department purchases handwashing kits for schools

Walsh to step down from Senate
     Some already announcing for her seat

Flaherty says 'lets focus on what we have'
     Kicks off campaign with a party at Tahiti

Sugrue wants 'good things for the kids'
     Longtime member kicks of reelection campaign

Spring training
     Kids enjoy nice weather

Kids Fest a success
     Fun event brings in donations for the Food Pantry

'The Wiz' brings down the house
     44th annual Senior Class Play a hit

Legacy Place set to open this summer
     Mall is over 90% leased

Man rescued after toppling from Mother Brook waterfall
     Fire Department enters chilly waters to save man without lifevest

Heisler will ask unions to defer raises
     Says in 'extraordinary times' that teachers 'need to be flexible'

Proposed by-law would require residents, businesses to shovel
     Owners would face a fine for unshoveled sidewalks

By-law Review Committee considers changes
     Approves all but one amendment

Library Trustees cut hours at Endicott
     Branch will close Tuesday mornings, Thursday nights

Roberts runs for reelection
     Seeks a fourth term

Two new Eagles honored at Troop 3
     Fay and Tervian receive Scouting's highest honor

Matthews lays out vision for a second term
     Also leads discussion about Sped with supporters

Willard and Sturgis tell AUOD Committee: NIMBY
     Legacy Place open to allowing adult zone on their property

Dore & Whittier selected as architects for the new Avery
     First ever unanimous decision by the MSBA

Brush fire breaks out in East Dedham
     Firefighters suppress flames, educate kids

High School to remain in the Bay State Conference
     'Outpouring of community support' cited in the 5-2 decision

MacDonald cites experience at reelection kickoff
     Seeks a sixth term on the Board of Selectmen

Keegan lobbies Congress, attends conference
     Meets with Senator Kerry

Knights 'rock around the clock'
     Crazy games the highlight of the evening

Rotary Club flips for tuition
     Pancake breakfast raises funds for scholarships

Flag Day Parade could be canceled
     Fundraising conflict jeopardizes annual event

Mucciaccio to get last minute evaluation
     Missing personnel file delayed P&R Director's annual review

Lehane and Affleck visit Dedham
     Movie star golfs, author raises money for Food Pantry

'It's sad, but we had a good run.'
     Women's Club folds after more than 115 years

More High School students to take AP courses
     School wins a grant worth $500,000 over 5 years

School Committee meets in violation of Charter, state law
     Meeting agenda was not posted

Christians mark Good Friday
     LifeTeeners put on Passion Play

SC challengers top the ticket, two incumbents out
     Blog credited with role in outcome

Flaherty and Maida elected to P&R Commission
     Sugrue, Dello Iacono, lose their seats

Businesses tell AUOD: Give it to us, but don't put it near us
     Westwood officials seek a regional solution to adult zoning

Small fire breaks out at CVS
     Engine 5 quickly puts it out

Lambert receives mixed reviews
     Desmond gives lowest score in 31 of 35 categories

SBRC proposes timeline for a new Avery School
     Could be open in the 2011-12 school year

Keegan takes part in Governor's press conference
     Invited in regonition of Dedham's leadership on environmental issues

Selectmen give Keegan high marks
     Says he needs to work most on communication

Fire breaks out at Memorial Park
     Brush fire brings Engine 2 out onto Gonzales Field

SBRC hears a new Avery, new Stone Park, are like "puzzle pieces"
     Topography and layout are challenges for the architects

Flatley demands a responce to a 'breach of confidentiality'
     Says students have been exploited

School Committee reaches deal with janitors
     Also reorganizes; election of Connolly could repeat predicament

Students feted for outstanding achievements
     Art, music, and academics all recognized

Students take over Town Hall
     Juniors and seniors elected to Selectmen, School Committee, others

Driscoll, union, oppose removing Chief from civil service
     Keegan says he wants the best possible candidate

Heisler proposes a 0% raise for teachers
     Union open to the plan to avoid layoffs, Dwyer says

Tree planted at Town Hall for Kehoe
     Donated by Civic Pride to honor years of support

Boys help others make lemonade
     Set up stand to benefit the Food Pantry

King's seeks a strike
     Legacy Place tenant also ready to suport the community

King's applies for unrestricted license
     Several Legacy Place specific licenses still available

Fire Chief to remain in civil service
     Town Meeting rejects Keegan's proposal, 126-80

Chief formalizes ability to order police details on road projects
     Says 'there is no savings' for flagmen

Italian anarchists ordered to be electrocuted
     Famous Sacco and Vanzetti case recounted at Superior Court

ConCom hears Condon Park plans
     Commissioners praise Parks and Recreation for seeking early feedback

Manhunt in the Manor
     State and county police dogs called in to assist large contingent of Dedham police

Principals give highlights of the school year
     Saturday detentions to begin at the High School

School Committee opts out of School Choice program
     Connolly also asks for dedicated parking space at graduation

Class of 2009 honored at Class Evening
     Jeffrey Pezzone and Jessica Robinson win the Clement Outstanding Graduate Award

Class of 2009 begins a new chapter
     'I can honestly say I know you will succeed,' principal says

Firefighters no match for professional athletes
     Patriots take on the Jakes at Memorial Park

Connolly makes use of reserved parking for graduation
     Has daughter drop her off before parking the car in reserved lot

New trash and recycling program to save more than $200,000
     All recyclables will be put into a single container

Finances dog Parks and Recreation Commission
     Commissioners say Town should cover Flag Day overtime

Arria gives Athletic financial update
     Walk-a-thon raised more than $5,500

Flag Day Parade vendors not licensed
     Fees not collected from at least a dozen vendors

SBRC fails Middle School contractor
     First failing grade ever seen by architect

Selectmen set goals
     Growing and managing economic development ranks high

Rugerre is 'fulfilling all his professional responsibilities'
     Gately expected to be announced as the new Middle School principal

Cemetery Committee tidies up Brookdale rules
     Also seeks funds for Village Ave

FinCom moves money as fiscal year ends
     An additional $80,000 spent on legal fees

School Committee violates the Open Meeting Law
     It is the second violation since April

Gatley introduced to School Committee
     New principal 'thrilled and excited'

VNA seeks to extend lease on month-to-month basis
     Decision to close leaves 75 familes 'scrambling'

Special education funding slashed
     Some athletic fees may also be raised

Trustees to negotiate new contract for Library Director
     Lambert says rumors create 'a very hostile work environment'

Peluso fined for campaign finance violation
     Used Boston school's phone system to make political calls

Committee votes to move adult zone to Legacy Place, Stergis
     Vote is 6-1, with Moulton favoring Allied Drive

Committee decides on a three story new Avery School
     Also hears from green consultant, and talks about blue pottery

School building committee reaches accord with contractor
     Stella to indemnify the Town against all lawsuits

Dedham Square comes alive with magic
     Midnight screening of Harry Potter sells out

Legacy Place gets the OK to open
     Planning Board rules that enough infrastructure is in place

Firefighters, athletes, and students, honored
     Selectmen commend firefighters for saving boater's life

Library to stay open for 33 Sundays
     Will lose $17,000 in state aide due to circulation drop

Crowds face elements to welcome L.L. Bean
     Thousands gather for first Legacy Place opening

Missionaries sojourn at St. Mary's
     Spend weekend at church while walking from Maine to NYC

SBRC gets cost estimates for a new Avery School
     Price tag within range of earlier estimates

Town outlines new trash system
     Will begin in November and should save $200,000 a year

Police host annual Bike Rodeo
     Annual event a big hit at the Endicott Estate

Noble's groundskeeper is "on a mission"
     Nationally recognized expert to assist Parks Department

Ample supply of flu vaccine expected this fall
     A "massive flu clinic" is planned for the High or Middle School

Food Pantry seeks a new home
     Maybe forced to close their doors on 200+ families

Committee tops off the new Avery School
     Says a more aesthetically pleasing building is "a statement of values"

Selectmen consider options for use of the Avery School
     A Reuse Committee would likely be formed if a new school is built

Nudity bylaw determined to be unconstitutional
     AUOD Committee asks Selectmen, Bylaw Review Committee, to examine it

School Committee reorganizes
     Appointments come months late, in violation of own policies

New Avery School to get a flat gym roof
     View a 3-D model of the school

Extra Avery teacher to be hired as enrollement soars
     Fourth grade classroom to have 29 students; no relief given

SBRC asks to bundle both new Avery, Stone Park on same ballot
     Avery is "necessary" while athletic facitilies are "important"

AP exam numbers rise at High School
     Biology scores soar above national average

Agreement reached on wording of new Avery articles
     SBRC also to look at replacing basketball and tennis courts

Construction manager could lower new Avery cost
     SBRC hears pros and cons of new method

New Avery School price jumps by $2 million
     Committee asks for a 'line by line' accounting of the increase

The timing is tricky for a new Avery vote
     U.S. Senate election complicates the calendar

Town Meeting warrant takes shape
     New taxes, AUOD, and Avery School all to appear

AP effort is kicked off at High School
     'Enormous potential' is seen

Broadcasters honor their own
     Twenty members inducted into the Hall of Fame

Selectmen talk taxes
     New hotel, meals taxes could go to pay for capital projects

SBRC crunches numbers on the new Avery budget
     Line by line review produces $768k in savings

b.good wants you to be their 'cousin'
     Restaurant is offering free burgers 'for as long as you shall walk the Earth'

Special education costs jump with new students
     Police assign second officer for residency checks

Early lead and late effort not enough for the Marauders
     Football team can't hold on against Braintree

State signs off on new Avery price tag
     School to cost $23.67 million

'Stay the course,' investment manager reccomends
     Commissioners of the Trust Funds get annual update

Stronger than Popeye
     Garlicky Greens Eating World Championship comes to Legacy Place

Butler proposes a new fund for capital building projects
     Fund would reduce the need for Prop 2 1/2 overrides

Town is paying the state's portion of the Quinn Bill
     Will cost $119k as Town Meeting asked to slash $752k

Group is forming to support a new Avery
     Will meet on October 18 at 10 a.m.

New trash system to take effect on November 16
     New barrels will be delivered begining this month

House fire in Aschroft requires a forced entry
     Engine 3 has blaze out in minutes

FinCom hears the numbers for a new Avery School
     The 'educationally obsolete' building will cost $23M to replace

Exempt debt to remain 'constant,' even with new Avery
     Expiring debt means little impact on taxes

Committees hear proposal for athletic upgrades
     The bathrooms may cost $500,000

FinCom votes to IP the athletic facilities renovations
     Numbers are too high, not specific enough, FinCom says

Town comes to agreement with several unions
     Firefighters leave Selectmen's meeting without signing deal

FinCom switches, reccomends Stone Park renovations
     Four no votes switch to yeses

Town reaches deal with firefighters, dispatchers
     Still no deals for police, parks and rec. employees

Two sped teachers left classrooms to tutor Committee member's child
     Incident has sparked a federal investigation

Federal civil rights investigators probe reassignment of teachers
     Teachers ask Feds to do what School Committee wouldn't

The 'Trumpet of Fire' returns to the Square
     Troubadour evangalist blows his horn outside the police station

The substitute who made more than the superintendent
     Doe ignores financial irregularities

Flatley loses, moves to Westwood
     Only speaks publicly after the election

State finds School Department out of compliance with Public Records Law
     State agency to conduct another inquiry

Non-certified SpEd sub also assigned to the Oakdale School
     Covered for two teachers in 08-09

School Committee, administration, violate their own policies
     All media not treated equally

Little debate as Town Meeting approves new Avery School, Stone Park
     One dissenting speaker, but no nay votes heard

Teachers play Santa all year long, union chief says
     Chairman says Committee open to 'realistic discussions'

Town prepares for budget cuts
     Keegan proposes reorganization of some departments

Mitigation Funds Committee hears more requests
     Committee asked to help the dead and the living

Community honors two firefighters
     Crowds pack East Dedham station for dedication

Schools reach an accord with the Feds
     Propose a deal before investigators finish civil rights inquiry

Emma T. (Topf) Lamb
     

David P. Greenwood
     

Peter P. Dundon
     

Marauder Sports Roundup - Jan. 30, 2009
     Brian Carilli gets his first Varsity win

James H. Anderson
     

Ellen F. (Carrasco) Aldous
     

Winter sports banquet awards given
     Boosters host tri-annual event

John R. Thistle
     

Anita G. (Defeo) Peffers
     

Destinations of the Class of 2009
     87% of graduates going on to college

A note to readers
     

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