Dedham Town Hall prepares to reopen to the public
The bad news – parking’s tight, and it’s about to get tighter.
Nearly a year after town employees moved into the former Ames School on Washington Street, Town Manager Leon Goodwin announced that the building will be open to the public on May 24, to coincide with the summer schedule.
Currently, the public is allowed into Town Hall by appointment only.
During his announcement to members of the Select Board on April 29, Goodwin said there will be open houses on May 15 and 22; the May 15 open house will be for the Senior Center, while the May 22 open house will be for the entire building.
Around Town for Dedham, Norwood and Westwood, week of May 6-13
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Norwood 150 Booklet: The Norwood 150th Celebrations Committee is planning a commemorative booklet, and is seeking ads, from full page to a one-line “friend.” Those wishing to place an ad may email info@norwoodma150.gov, or visit https://norwoodma150.gov/.
Kids’ Night Out: May 7 and 14, 6-8 p.m., Norwood Civic Center, Nahatan Street. For grades one-five. Kids will enjoy dinner, games, sports and more. Cost is $15 for residents, $20 for nonresidents. Registration required. Information: cgrande@norwoodma.gov.
Return to schools in Mass. is a process of push and pull
Updated March 10, 2021, 2:30 a.m.
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Instead of forcing change, board should take its cues from parents, students, and teachers
Re âSchools can be forced to reopen: Vote gives commissioner power to change rules, require in-person classesâ (Page A1, March 6): It was interesting to analyze the recent vote of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Every Governor Baker-appointed board member voted to force districts to bring students back to classrooms full time. The three board members who are elected or selected by parents, students, or labor (including teachers) voted to keep these decisions at the local level.
Changes in plan for Greenlodge Street in Dedham
DEDHAM Changes could be coming to Greenlodge Street.
During the Select Board s meeting on Feb. 25, Town Engineer Jason Mammone discussed possible measures to deal with speeding along that roadway.
There is a speeding problem, he said. We need to look at that.
Mammone dismissed the installation of speed bumps, as Greenlodge is an emergency access road. Instead, he suggested narrowing the roadway by installing a sidewalk on the east side of Greenlodge from Sprague Street to Colwell Drive.
Mammone said it would cost about $84,000 for a survey and design.
The board voted to support the project.