Community Corner
NSTAR Continues Gas Line Repairs
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Drivers in Dedham Square saw yet more construction today on Washington Street. NSTAR Gas, who has worked to replace gas lines on Bryant and Washington streets for approximately two weeks, will continue doing construction down High Street by the courts.
At around 3 p.m., Dedham Police officer Kevin Concannon said he spent the day directing cars since 7:30 a.m. Concannon said he hoped to leave on time, but as he waited patiently, he could see that there was a possibility that he would be staying late. He was not at all upset, he said he just wanted the safety of Dedham residents and NSTAR workers to be looked after.
Beautification of Eastern Avenue Island
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The island freshly installed at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and High Street got a little manicure today. Dedham Civic Pride planted a series of mums to make the appearance of the island more appealing.
Amber Socci, an employee of the Dedham Public Library, said she thinks drivers seem to be more aware of pedestrians now that the island is there.
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Personal Fitness in Dedham
Frank Desario is making a name for himself in Dedham as he helps many in shaping and molding their bodies. As owner of The Body Workshop he gets you in shape through methods using very little weights.
He said using body weight, strengthening stabilizer muscles, diet and boosting your metabolism are the keys to keeping you healthy. Interval training is also a key to his workout style.
Community House Trying to Help Mothers Meet
Two weekly playtimes, age-specific play groups, "Moms Night Out." Do these things sound like what you're looking for?
Join Dedham Parent Time, a family network organization and parent group, sponsored by the Dedham Community House, devoted to bringing parents and their children together for fun, learning, and friendship. This is a program for helping your child meet other children and networking with other parents. There is a $40 annual membership. E-mail dedhamparenttime@yahoo.com or call (781) 381-0038 for more information.
Dedham Pottery Open House
Resident Jim Kaufman will help host an open house for famed Dedham Pottery tomorrow night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Heart of the Square. The historic pieces will be for sale, and Kaufman - an expert on Dedham Pottery - will be present to discuss the iimmportance and history of the pieces.
Town Looking for Committee Help
There is an easy way for you to get involved in your town. Just head to the Town of Dedham website to get infomation on joining several open positions on different boards and committees that will tackle several issues.
