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Week in Review: Town Meeting Directs Avery School's Future, New Flag Day Parade Route

A look back at some of the stories we covered this week on Dedham Patch.

As a result of Town Meeting's vote, the Board of Selectmen now have the authority to lease the old . The school has primarily been discussed as a spot for a potential arts center. The selectmen quickly got to work on , which would require that any leasee use the old school as an arts and community center.

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The article would have called for standing votes on any issue that required a two-thirds vote to pass.

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The Flag Day parade has gone through Dedham Square for 44 years. Pitting tradition against traffic, officials are lanning to change the location.

Mayor of Dedham Candidates

We introduced you to the two Mayor of Dedham candidates, and . Learn more about the campaign .

"Tireless Mom" Alex Shumway thanks former Dedham Patch editor Tim Robertson for his work in the community. Robertson has accepted a job in Upstate New York and is moving to the Empire State with his fiancé, Erin.

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