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At-Large Committee Members Needed

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To any person who is interested in joining the Avery School Reuse committee, now is your chance. They are looking for one member to study and consider potential reuse of the Avery School building.

This is a group with meetings regularly which are open to the public, and will use time to figure out uses for the standing building. Your application must be received between Oct. 4 and Oct. 14. Interested persons should file with the Board of Selectmen, his/her name and residential address, and a resume and/or statement that explains in clear and specific terms the qualifications he/she holds for the position.

Send to: Town Administrator 26 Bryant Street Dedham nbaker@dedham-ma.gov

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Financial Policies Study Committee

The Financial Policies Study Committee, which reviews and proposes updates to the towns existing financial policies is looking for one at-large member, which will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. This committee has regular meetings, reports to the Board of Selectmen on a regular basis, and considers areas of improvement and solicit existing policies from other communities for review and consideration. The last call for applications is the close of business on Oct. 14.

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Send to: Town Administrator 26 Bryant Street Dedham nbaker@dedham-ma.gov

HESSCO Offering Macy's Coupons in Donation Drive

On Saturday Oct. 16, Macy's will make it easier for you to save money and support charities such as HESSCO Elder Services, all at the same time. 

 Macy's deals include:

  • With a $5.00 donation, you will receive a coupon to get discounts of 10 percent to 20 percent
  •  Save 25 percent on any one regular, sale or clearance item
  • Also be entered to win a $500 gift card

The coupons purchased through HESSCO are valid at any Macy's location, and for the first time ever, one can use them online. Coupons are available by calling 781-784-4944 or visiting HESSCO at 1 Merchant St. in Sharon Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

He's Not from Precinct 2

At Monday night's "Town Hall to Your Neighborhood" meeting, many folks in attendance were from precincts one or two. 75 percent of the audience were NewBridge on the Charles residents.

But, state Senate candidate Brad Williams was among the group. Although Williams didn't ask questions of the town's department heads, he was seen taking notes on state issues, and campaigning before and after the meeting.

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