Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Should the district enforce the policy 52 weeks a year.
The Dedham Public School District is considering enforcing an outside-of-school conduct policy year-round. This includes alcohol and drug possession and use, but also includes bullying, cyberbullying, assaults and other incidents. Opponents have said it takes parenting power away from parents and gives more power to the school department. Where do you stand? Answer the poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Monday, January 30, 2012
We want to know the best places in Dedham to watch the big game this Sunday.
Whether it is a sports bar or a restaurant with the game on and a great menu, there are plenty of pub choices in Dedham to watch the Patriots - hopefully - secure another Lombardi Trophy. But maybe the comfort of your couch - or a friends - is the best option. So whether your making the chicken wings (our Moms Cookbook recipe) or having them brought to you, we want to know where you'll sit down to watch the Pats and Giants this weekend.
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Kings
600 Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA
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Halfway Cafe
174 Washington St, Dedham, MA
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The Yard House
950 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
We want to know where you go to for a great martini or other mixed drink.
Finding that one place that shakes up your favorite mixed drink the best can be a difficult task - but once it's done, you're probably hooked. There are no shortage of options in Dedham with Isabella and Deli After Dark in Dedham Square, and more than a half-dozen restaurants in Legacy Place. Plus, don't forget about the Village Manor, Halfway Cafe and Uno.
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Legacy Place Management Office
680 Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA
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Eastern Ave & High St, Dedham, MA
Dedham Square
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Do you recycle old Christmas lights after the holidays? Or do you save and reuse the same decorations each year?
Many families look to decorate their homes for the holidays. Whether it's a simple wreath on the door or completely decking one's house out with lights and decorations (which, by the way, can help win $100,000 for Dedham Public Schools this year), there are a variety of ways to celebrate the holidays with decor. But what do you do after the holidays are over? Do you put the decorations and lights into boxes and stuff them into the attic or basement? Or do you look to various recycling programs to remain environmentally friendly? Let us know what you do with your old, unwanted holiday decorations and lights each year by voting in today's poll and submitting comments in the section below.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Answer our Question of the Day in the comments section below.
The economy is in the toilet, we all know that, but are you helping it recover by spending this holiday season, or are you saving your coins and cutting back on gifts? Whether you're keeping track of the deals and holding on to receipts for price-match guarentees or scouring the Internet for the best deal, we all try to save a bit of cash where we can. Are you spending less on holiday gifts this year? Answer our anonymous poll and discuss the topic in our comment section below.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
What are the kids asking for this holiday season?
Whether iPods, soccer balls or board games, every home has a favorite set of toys that the kids are hoping to get this holiday season. Which one is yours? Are your kids into sporting goods? Or will they ask for a tablet this year? Please take our poll—and if the answer your want isn't there, feel free to add it in the comment box below.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
The gift-giving season is officially here. As you hit the shops this holiday season, we want to know if your children's teachers are on the shopping list. We're wondering: is it OK, or do you feel compelled to give your kid's teachers gifts for the holidays? Is it seen as "sucking up" to the teacher if you do so? Are there rules against parent-teacher gift exchanges in schools, or do you have your own set of guidelines to follow when choosing a gift for a teacher? Let us know what you think about the whole in-school gift exchange in the comments section below.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Have you ever received a bad gift? What do you do with it?
Whether a loveable aunt gives you a sweater that just isn't your style or a friend gives you a fifth copy of Fletch, many of us have received a gift we just don't have any use for. The smile goes on and the "very nice" and "I love it" comes out. But what do you do with the gift after the giver has left? Answer our poll question below and share the story of the strangest gift you've received in our comment section below.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Vote in our polls, or let people know in the comment section.
Ah, the greatest shopping day of the year is already upon us. Whether you are an old pro that draws out a map of your route - and the deals - after the Thanksgiving feast; or a new age techie that just needs Mapquest to plot your gameplan; or you are just the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants shopper - Black Friday is for you. Perhaps you're used to waking up at 3 a.m. to hit the stores by 5 a.m., but with plenty of stores open at midnight, maybe it's worth it to pull an all nighter. There is plenty of shopping to be done right here in Dedham, so where will you celebrate Black Friday? Vote in our poll below, or let people know in the comment section below.
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Legacy Place Management Office
680 Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA
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Sears
300 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA
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Eastern Ave & High St, Dedham, MA
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Vote in our poll or make other suggestions in our comments section
Sometimes we wake up and just don't feel like making our own tea or whiping up pancakes and eggs. So we hit a favorite local spot in town - whether the delicious coffee, omelettes or service draws you in. There are plenty of places in Dedham to grab a morning bite to eat. Whether it is a place you go before work, or enjoy on a Sunday morning, we want to know your favorite breakfast joint in Dedham. Vote in the poll below and a leave a comment why you love the place you do.
Avon Barksdale
11:18 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The whole argument that this agreement is "taking away parenting power" is fairly ridiculous. The MOU has some phrasing/structural problems, it seems to overreach a bit, and it's unclear on how privacy/confidentiality will be safeguarded. Those are all legitimate concerns. But the "I will parent my child, not the school" is just a screeching bumper sticker slogan with no real meaning. If a child… more ›