Looking Ahead: Debate Time, Spring Sports Kick Into Gear

With the town election on the horizon - it's Saturday for those of you who don't know - and that means this week is full of debates, forums and other election news.

Take a look at some of the stories Dedham Patch is covering this week, and let us know if there is something else that should be on the radar.

• The Dedham Educational Partnership will hold a candidates forum Monday evening at , moderated by Daniel Driscoll. Candidates in the contested races for Parks and Recreation, School Committee and Board of Selectmen will state their cases for election.
• On Wednesday, candidates for Board of Selectmen will tape a debate at Dedham Television that will air throughout the rest of the week leading up to Saturday's election.
• The Finance Committee will hear pitches from the school department on its $30 million-plus budget and from supporters of the on Tuesday. The committee could vote on recommending those and other budget items that evening.
• Weather permitting, all spring sports teams will open up their respective seasons this week.
• The final piece of steel will go into the ground at the new Avery School site this week, and on Thursday morning, the school department will hold a small ceremony for the occasion. Steve Grossman, the state treasurer, is expected to attend.