Norfolk DA Program to Help Businesses Recover Bad Check Losses

Businesses can get back the full value of the bad check - no matter the dollar amount, the DA's office announced.

  Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey this week launched a new way for Dedham businesses to deal with bad checks. “The existing ways of dealing with bounced checks has left a lot of merchants, tradesmen and small businesses frustrated and still out their money,” Morrissey said in a statement. “This kind of crime is an indirect theft from the honest customers who have to pay higher prices to cover the loss. We wanted to find a good way to deal with bad checks.” The program has five key components: Business owners and managers can visit www.norfolkda.com for additional information. “The objective is to make merchants whole and to give offenders some education on the consequences of passing bad checks. Many falsely believe …

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HAIRraising Event Salon Capri Haircuts for Charity

All-day cut-a-thon benefits Children’s Hospital Boston.

  On Sunday, April 29 more than 70 salons throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire will participate in Boston Children's Hospital's annual HAIRraising event.  For the third year in a row, Salon Capri in Dedham's Legacy Place will join other salons to provide customers with a stylish haircut for a $40 donation to Children's Hospital. In the past, the HAIRraising for Children’s Hospital Boston event has raised more than $200,000 and organizers hope to raise another $100,000 this year according to Janet Gilfeather, coordinator Cause Marketing & Sponsorship at Children’s Hospital Trust.  “This has become a great program,” Gilfeather said. “The first year was getting all the salons on board. It was great to see the …

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Visions for Vacancies in Dedham: Borders

The store closed last July, so what do you want to replace it?

  Our new Visions for Vacancies feature begins this week, a spot where you can have your say and sound off on what a vacant business property should become before plans are drawn. Each week Dedham Patch will highlight a vacant building or structure in the Dedham community. Just a year after opening in Legacy Place, Borders announced it would shuttered the doors. After weeks of slashing prices on books, the big box book store finally closed, and left a 25,000 square foot space empty at Legacy. A Halloween shop moved in last fall for the season, but the former Borders is empty once again. What do you want to see replace Borders and become the newest store at Legacy Place? Leave a comment in the section below! Have a vacant store suggestion? …

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'Peter Brady' Joins Kings in Benefit for Journey Forward

The event raised more than $49,000 for the Canton-based organization.

  What do Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and Peter Brady have in common? Visitors to Kings Dedham at Legacy Place found out March 27, when Kings'bowling alley transformed into a Vegas Casino to benefit Journey Forward, a nonprofit organization based in Canton that works to better the lives of those with spinal cord injuries. The evening featured blackjack, craps, roulette, bowling, costumed staff and more in an event that was as spectacular as it was philanthropic.    Highlighting the event was special guest emcee Christopher Knight, who played the beloved Peter Brady on the iconic “Brady Bunch” and has received more recent fame on the reality series “My Fair Brady.” Mr. Knight chatted with the crowd, and expertly ran the silent and live auctions …

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Several Legacy Shops, Restaurants to Stay Open on Easter

Check out the list of the stores and restaurants that will stay open on Sunday.

  Several stores and restaurants will remain open at Legacy Place on Easter Sunday, according to Legacy Place's website. If a store/restaurant is not listed, it is closed on Easter. Retail Shops 344   Restaurant and Entertainment                 

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5 Things to Do This Weekend: Easter Weekend

A tradition continues this weekend with the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Community House.

  It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Dedham Patch is coming to the rescue.

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Police Log: Dancer Hit at Legacy, Swerving Driver Nabbed

The following is an excerpt from the Dedham Police Department log from Feb. 24-26. Please note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account.

  The following information was supplied by the Dedham Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Sunday, Feb. 26 Saturday, Feb. 25 Friday, Feb. 24

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5 Things To Do This Weekend: Feb. 24-26

Oscars in pajamas, donating pajamas to kids, and why not skating in pajamas?

  It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Dedham Patch is coming to the rescue.

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What's Opened and Closed: Washington's Birthday Edition

Know before you head out and find a locked door.

Several town services are closed today due to Washington's Birthday. So before you attempt to drop off your census at Town Hall, read our list to find out what's open and what's closed. Closed: Town Hall Dedham Public Library (both branches) U.S. post office Animal Rescue League of Boston Trash pick-up delayed  Open: Legacy Place Mocha Java Paradise Cafe The Blue Bunny  Showcase CinemaDedham Community TheatreDedham Community House  Do you own a business and want to let everyone know you're open? Add it in our comments section below.

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Marcella Musto

11:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2012

Vincenzo's is open until 4 pm today!!!!!!   more ›