Dedham News

Each weekA Dedham Patch A highlights a vacant building or structure in the Dedham community.A Sound off on what the vacant business property should becomeA beforeA plans are drawn.

After six years of discussion, Dedham has been presented with a grant of easement by the property owners at 480 Sprague St.

Brookdale Cemetery A played host Monday to the Dedham's annual Memorial Day ceremony, dedicated this year to Korean War veteran and former Dedham firefighter James Bradbury, who died in February.

The following list tells what is open and closed on Memorial Day in Dedham. For private businesses, it may save you a fruitless trip to call ahead of time and check with the owner or staff.

As a result of Town Meeting's vote, the Board of Selectmen now have the authority to lease the old Avery School .

Submitted by Sherry Jackson, Needham COA Associate Director If you walk two to four miles, a couple of days a week, then the Needham Senior Center Walking Club is for you.

The Massachusetts Division of Standards recently reviewed octane levels at 87 stations across the state, with all but one station passing inspection.

A Each year, Mary Hathaway treks down to East Street hours before the annual Flag Day Parade is due to come by.

A Our new Visions for Vacancies feature begins this week, a spot where you can have your say and sound off on what a vacant business property should becomeA beforeA plans are drawn.

A Dedham Town Meeting members voted Monday to apporve a Fiscal Year 2013 operating budget of $85,060,161, an increase of about $2.5 million from this year's budget.

A When the low-clearing East Street MBTA commuter rail bridge --A the site of several accidents per year over the last several years A --A tore off the roof of a bus on Saturday afternoon , it marked the first time one of the T's own vehicle failed to pass under the bridge, according to MBTA and Westwood officials.

A On a gorgeous 80-degree-plus Sunday, hundreds flooded the streets of Dedham for a pair of popular events.

Friday, May 18 10:36 a.m. - Walk-in reported harassment at place of work by a former girlfriend.

Boston man charged with possession of marijuana Larry D. Jordan, 24, of 245 Norfolk St., Apt.

Submitted by Sherry Jackson, Associate Director Wouldn't it be great if exercise were fun? Discover Zumba, an exciting dance-fitness program that's more of a party than a workout.

A The winner is in for where you think the best place to get a scoop of ice cream in the Dedham area.

Boston drivers are advised that the annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and other events being held this weekend may delay traffic and will result in additional pedestrian traffic on local streets.

A Leadership reflects attitude. So parents make a mental note - the following camp counselors at the YMCA programs are fun and sily, enjoy healthy snacks, and know when it's time to be serious.

A "Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.A And the rain is gone.

A Here is a photo of a car barn that was built in 1896 on High Street in the Pond Plain area.