Week in Review: Tahiti Warned, Senior Center Pushes Ahead

Selectmen Warn Tahiti After December Parking Lot Fight

Tahiti restaurant received a stern warning from the Dedham Board of Selectmen following a fight at Tahiti's parking lot in the early morning hours of Dec. 26. The restaurant told selectmen that they will hire a police detail for four of their busiest nights this year.

Dedham School Budget Based on 'Priorities'

The Dedham School Committee OK'd a $35.22 million budget on Wednesday night that will move forward to Town Administrator William Keegan, who unviels his budget on Thursday.

Council on Aging Aims to Privately Fund New Senior Center

The Council on Aging unveiled a rendering of what a new senior center, located on the Endicott Estate, would look like. The building would cost up to $3.5 million, COA members said, adding they hope to use little public money.

Dedham Selectmen Rail Against NSTAR [VIDEO]

NSTAR officials got hit with a bit of backlash over their response to two storms last year. Nearly six months after Tropical Storm Irene ravaged Dedham, selectmen were able to question the utility company on their response - and their plans to fix communication problems.

DEF Doles Out Grants for Teachers

The DEF handed out more than $20,000 in grant money to local teachers, who will use the money to fund field trips and add a greater educational experience to the classroom.

Other stories covered on Dedham Patch this week:

Letter to the Editor: Morse Ave. Fence Only Lacks Razor Wire
School Vacation Offers Slew of Kids Activities in Dedham
Woman Charged in Hair Straightener Assault
New Proposal Would Avoid Service Cuts on MBTAProtesters Rally Against MBTA Cuts, Pack Boston Meeting
DMS Recognizes Honor Roll Students
How Do We Love Thee, Dedham? Let's Count The Ways
Police Log: Pedestrian Hit in Dedham Square

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