Letters To The Editor: Chief of Police Thanks Town for "National Night Out 2012"

Chief of Police feels that the event was a great success.

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE August 9, 2012 Re: Thank you to all who organized and participated in “National Night Out 2012”. Dear Editor: On behalf of the Dedham Police Department, I would like to sincerely thank all the individuals, organizations and businesses who coordinated and participated in Dedham’s “National Night Out 2012” celebration.  This is the second year that this national public safety campaign has been recognized and celebrated in Dedham.   Four days of events were organized from August 4 - August 7, 2012. The key organizers included representatives from four civic groups and one local business: Dedham Square Circle, Manor Neighborhood Association, Mother Brook Community Group, the Oakdale Square Alliance, and Walgreens. Each …

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Selection Approve Entertainment License for Paradise Cafe

Officials also hear from police chief about Dedham's National Night Out events, and recognize town administrator's son.

  The Board of Selectmen Thursday night granted Paradise Café an entertainment license. Café owner Ali Koushan told selectmen many of his customers have asked if they could have soft music, like jazz, playing in the background. They’re thinking of having it a couple nights each week, probably Friday and one day during the week. Selectmen also received a letter of support from neighbors of the establishment.  “It’s a proven model to have this type of music in bistros and cafes,” Selectman Paul Reynolds said. He also added that something like this is great for Dedham Square. Dedham Chief of Police Michael D’Entremont attended the selectmen’s meeting to tell everyone about National Night Out, an event that began in Texas in the mid-1980s and …

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Letter to the Editor: Chief Thanks Supporters of National Night Out

The three-day event was a hit, police chief says.

On behalf of the Dedham Police Department, I would like to sincerely thank all the individuals, organizations and businesses who coordinated and participated in Dedham’s first "National Night Out" celebration.  Three days of events were organized from July 31 - Aug. 2. The key organizers included representatives from four civic groups: Dedham Square Circle, Manor Neighborhood Association, Mother Brook Community Group, and the Oakdale Square Alliance. Each group aims to bring people together to improve the quality of life and economic prosperity in their neighborhood, and the town of Dedham. "National Night Out" provided an opportunity for the entire community to unite to raise awareness about public safety, and crime and drug abuse …

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Manor Residents Light The Night with Police Cruisers in Tow

Evening walk with flashlights, balloons and police cruisers in support of crime prevention.

Despite the rain Dedham residents of the Manor neighborhoodlined up in front of Terri’s Market as part of the police-sponsored National Night Out Light the Night event.   Jim Maher, a member of the Manor Neighborhood Watch, brought a couple dozen helium balloons for the kids in the neighborhood, as nearly 25 residents walked just under a mile. Obviously happy with the turnout, Dedham Police Chief Michael d'Entremont thanked supporters for turning out and added all of the National Night Out events were a success. He just had one final wish: “I hope you left your exterior lights to show support for crime prevention,” he said.  Sherry Cummins and Christine Ruggiera, Manor neighborhood residents, came out after seeing the announcement at Terri…

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Dedham Panel: Prescription Drugs a Danger for Teens

Panelists encouraged parents to become more involved.

As part of the Dedham Police Department sponsored National Night Out, the Dedham Historical Society hosted panel discussion on prescription drug awareness. Parents need to be aware of the types of drugs being stored in their homes, and which ones could be abused, panelists said. "The kids haven’t changed just the drugs [over time]," said officer Ron Pucci, the school resource officer. Leanne Jasset, a pharmacist at Wardle Pharmacy, cautioned people to be aware of what is in their medicine cabinets and they would be surprised by how often people abuse cough medicine. "It is legal and inexpensive," said Jasset, who also serves on the Board of Health. Jasset added that some kind of drug high can be achieved after drinking three or four …

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Kids Get Inside Look at Dedham Police Station

The Dedham Police Department hosted an open house Monday for National Night Out.

The Dedham Police Department held an open house Monday and invited memebers of the Dedham community to come out and take a behind-the-scenes look at what police officers do every day and the conditions of the Dedham Square station. Members of the Dedham Police Department gave in-depth tours of the police station and an array of vehicles as part of National Night Out, a three-day event in town.

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Question of the Day: What Can You Do to Help Prevent Crime?

Let us know your ideas in the comments section.

Dedham is taking three days to celebrate National Night Out, an event that encourages community and police interaction and cooperation.  With a panel discussion, parade, neighborhood walk and many other activities planned for early this week, many are thinking about crime in their neighborhoods.  Neighbors in the Manor have teamed together for nearly a year to work with police to help rid the area of drug activity. That's one way to help reduce crime in Dedham. What are some other ways people can come together to help reduce crime? Tell us your ideas in the comments section below.

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