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5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 12

Today's weather, cutting the garbage in Dedham and 375 BBQ buttons available.

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

  1. Today should be another beautiful day as the National Weather Service calls for the sun to be out and temperatures to reach a high of 82 degrees.
  2. The town-wide barbecue to celebrate Dedham's 375th year is fast approaching (Sept. 10), and residents can pick-up their official Dedham 375 button for free at Town Hall or weekly at the . The button will allow access to the Endicott Estate on the day of the event.
  3. Town Administrator William Keegan says Dedham has cut its trash output by 33 percent in the past three years since a big push toward recycling. Keegan said Dedham generate 4,000 less tons in 2011 as the town did in 2008.
  4. Panda Express is on its way to Dedham. A restaurant spokesperson told the Board of Selectmen Thursday that the chain expects to open in October next to .
  5. Heading into Boston this morning for work? Check out live traffic updates before you go.


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