Dedham Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Police officers begin wearing body cameras

From Dedham News

• Youth hockey travel teams face new opponents Dedham Youth Hockey's travel squads skated against a full slate of opponents this week, from Chelmsford and Cambridge to Arlington and Wellesley, as fall sandlot baseball continues through October.Dedham News
• Obituary notices, week of Oct. 19 to 25 This week's notices for Dedham include Frank L. Beers Jr. and Maryanne (Lanzillo) MacDonald, 66, who died Oct. 23, 2026, after a 3.5-year battle with ovarian cancer.Dedham News
• Dedham police begin wearing body cameras The Dedham Police Department says all full-time sworn officers began wearing body cameras on Oct. 26, after the town won a $181,978 state grant and adopted a policy on their use.Dedham News
• Planning Board takes up two mixed-use proposals Dedham's Planning Board took up two mixed-use proposals, for 359 Washington Street and the Bridge Street corridor, that would reshape housing, retail and riverfront access along the Charles River.Dedham News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 8:30 a.m.: Early Voting In Person: Tuesday at 8:30 a.m Early Voting In Person is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8:30 a.m.Town of Dedham
• 5:00 p.m.: Mail-in ballot requests due Tuesday at 5 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for Dedham voters to request a mail-in ballot ahead of the Nov. 3 state election.Town of Dedham
• 7:00 p.m.: Historic Districts and Historical Commission meet Tuesday The Historic Districts Commission and Historical Commission hold a joint meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Town Hall.Town of Dedham

Yesterday in Dedham (Mon, Oct 26)

• Paula L. Taylor obituary posted online Legacy.com published an obituary for Paula L. Taylor of Dedham, with services arranged through George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home.Legacy.com

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday night The Dedham Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, its first session since approving two mixed-use projects this week.Town of Dedham
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.: Public Service Recognition Committee meets Wednesday The committee that organizes the town's Public Service Award meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.Town of Dedham
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Commissioners of Trust Funds meet Wednesday The Commissioners of Trust Funds meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, to review distribution requests under the town's new online application process.Town of Dedham
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Human Rights Commission meets Wednesday night Dedham's Human Rights Commission holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.Town of Dedham
• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 a.m.: Food pantry opens Saturday for family shopping The Dedham Food Pantry opens for family shopping at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.Town of Dedham

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