🌱 DEDHAM: What You Need To Know Today (Fri, Oct 22)

Morning, Dedham! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with sunny intervals. High: 73 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Dedham today:

1. Lawsuit Claims Wellesley Schools Excluded White Students From Events, Banned ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Phrase (CBS Boston)
2. Four things to know about the new Boston-based research on COVID-19 and pregnant women (The Boston Globe)
3. To survive another winter, Boston’s tourism sector is going local (BetaBoston)
4. Massachusetts Department of Public Health orders first round of COVID-19 vaccines for kids (WCVB Boston)
5. Jaywalking in Boston Is a Crime in Name Only. Thank Goodness. (Boston magazine)
6. Doctors and researchers are concerned about the city’s efforts to remove tents at Mass. and Cass. Here’s why. (Boston.com)
7. Boston leader calls for change after DA says woman was fatally struck by impaired driver near Mass. Ave., Melnea Cass Blvd.| (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)

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Today in Dedham:

• Picture Day - Dedham High School (12:00 AM)

Dedham Patch Notebook

• Dedham Education Foundation: "A wonderful day with Jennifer De Leon last week and have had such great responses from our students. Jenn spoke to a large group of students in the auditorium, where she focused on her experiences as a first generation Guatemalan-America..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Murder Mystery on Mount Olympus Thursday, October 28th @6:00PM Description: There's been a murder on Mount Olympus! The gods are throwing a party to celebrate Jason's marriage to his second wife, Creusa. But as the groom-to-be arrives at..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Public Library: "Stop by the library anytime during the week of Monday, October 25th through Saturday, October 30th to get a jumpstart on your trick or treating! Costumes are encouraged but not necessary as we celebrate this most spooky of seasons." (Facebook)
• Greenlodge Elementary School PTO: "🚨 CHALLENGE ALERT! 🚨 We’ve got an exciting new challenge tonight-- PJ’s for a Reg! Any student who registers on mybooster.com for the first time OR is already registered gets to wear PJ’s to school tomorrow! Register tonight at myboost..." (Facebook)
• Greenlodge Elementary School PTO: "Mark your calendars! If you get takeout or dine in at Uno Pizzeria & Grill on October 28th 25% of your check will go back to Greenlodge! Just show the server this flyer on your phone or the flyer that will be sent home with your kiddo!" (Facebook)
• Greenlodge Elementary School PTO: "Greenlodge Families! Our Greenlodge Fun Run fundraiser is well underway! Currently, we have raised $10,857 to our $20,000 goal! Here’s how you can support Greenlodge: REGISTER your student on MYBOOSTER.COM TODAY. SHARE with friends and f..." (Facebook)
• Dedham Television: "Finance and Warrant Committee Meeting ~ October 18, 2021 Airing on Dedhamtv.com" (Facebook)
• Dedham Television: "DEDHAM PLANNING BOARD MEETING ~ October 18, 2021 Airing on Dedhamtv.com" (Facebook)

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— Mary Ellen Gambon

About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dedham Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at maryellen.gambon@patch.com.