Keegan's $85M Plan Makes Few Moves, Boosts Library

The town administrator presented a $95 million budget to the Board of Selectmen Thursday evening.

  Town Administrator William Keegan unveiled Thursday evening his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2013 that amounts to more than $95 million. The operating budget for the town would eclipse $85 million under Keegan’s plan. "Overall it is a balanced budget," Keegan said. "This is really a community on the move. There are a lot of exciting opportunities." The town continues to work on sources to save money, including its ESCO project with Siemens to save on energy costs and health care reform with town employees. Commercial and residential property taxes represent 80 percent of the revenues the town as state aid will remain flat for the next fiscal year. The state will provide even percent of the town’s intake. "The reliance on property …

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School Vacation Offers Slew of Kids Activities in Dedham

Trying to find something for your kids to do during vacation week?

Ah, February vacation is here. The kids are off from school and there's not even a giant pile of snow you can throw them (or lightly guide) into for the day. But there are still plenty of activities, events and workshops to keep them busy - and you sane. Monday What: Preschool Storytime Where/When: The Blue Bunny at 10:30 a.m. Price: Free What: Make Art with Peter Reynolds; Ages 7-up Where/When: The Blue Bunny at 2-3 p.m. Price: $15  Tuesday What: Preschool Storytime Where/When: The Blue Bunny at 10:30 a.m. Price: Free What: Public Skating Where/When: Boch Ice Center from 10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Price: $10 for adults, $5 for kids  What: Duct Tape Workshop with Cheryl Doucette - Make cell phone/iPod/iTouch case from fun colored Duct Tape; …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 6

Today's weather, a Sustainability meeting and a library book sale.

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5 Things to Do This Weekend: Super Bowl Edition

So there's some game on Sunday... (and hopefully a parade next week). But what else is going on in Dedham?

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 12

Today's weather, a Planning Board meeting and new books at the library.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 10

Today's weather, story time and a basketball hosts a rival.

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5 Things To Do This Weekend: Nov. 18-20

Take in a murder mystery, help a band director and hit a few craft shows this weekend.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 27

Today's weather, high school graduation survey and library book sale.

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Library Director Leaves, Dedham Author Celebrated Globally

Looking back at this week's top stories.

Patricia Lambert has left her post as director of the Dedham Public Library after seven years of service. She left abruptly from a trustees meeting on Monday. Staff member Lisa Ingemi has been elevated to the position of acting director until the board can find a permanent director. At a Sustainability Committee meeting Monday, members discussed their support to apply for grant to study constructing a pedestrian rail trail in Dedham. What do you think of the idea? Over the weekend, Dedham celebrated its 375th anniversary in grand style at the Endicott Estate. The event brought well over 6,000 people out to enjoy a day of dancing, food and games. A ceremony honoring men and women who have served in the armed forces was held at the start of …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: September 2

Today's weather, Dedham 375 buttons and traffic updates.

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