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Snapshot: Majority rules

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Percentage of females, 2010 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | May 16, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Snapshot: Money/honey

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Average income per person, 2010

Legislative meet-and-greet to be held in Dedham in May

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:05:45 GMT

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a reception for business leaders and members of the public to speak to their legislators in Dedham.

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital breaks ground for new Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:10:06 GMT

Construction is now underway for the new Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center & Surgical Pavilion after Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) broke ground April 10 for the building which is expected to open in summer 2014, according to a press release.

Dedham jail seeks mentors for prisoners

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:53:06 GMT

Norfolk Countys sheriff is looking for volunteers interested in mentoring prisoners as part of a new program at Norfolk County House of Correction in Dedham.

Norfolk County registry to hold computer seminar on property research

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:59:51 GMT

Snapshot: Historic sites

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Historic places per 10,000 residents.

Kehillah Schechter Academy of Norwood improves its financial situation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:18:09 GMT

Tthe Board of Trustees of the Kehillah Schechter Academy (KSA) has successfully completed the transformation of the School into a financially viable, stable and secure institution, the school announced.

Snapshot: Off roading

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:56:21 GMT

ATVs per 10,000 residents in 2012

Neponset Valley tasting event participants announced

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:08:05 GMT

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the participants of the 14th annual Flavors of Neponset Valley tasting event on March 20 in Foxborough.

Snapshot: Crime watch

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Violent crimes* per 10,000 residents, for 2011 *Murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault

Woburn's Kayla Smith joins 200-point club

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:10:57 GMT

By Ben Kochman, Globe correspondent Woburn senior Kayla Smith hit a career milestone Saturday night by reaching a career total of 200 points as the Tanners' girls' hockey team routed Stoneham, 8-0,on the road. Smith entered last night's game with...

Foundation for MetroWest gives $85.5k to 39 area food pantries

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:48:18 GMT

The Foundation for MetroWest announced last week that it has distributed $85,500 in grants from their MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund to 39 food pantries throughout the region.

Massachusetts eighth-graders storm their way to Football University semifinals

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A team of Massachusetts eighth-graders has flattened its East Coast opponents in the preliminary rounds of the Football University National Championship, and is one of four teams still standing in the elite, 64-team national tournament.

Snapshot: Property tax review

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart showing state aid in communities south of Boston.

Legacy Place holds Black Friday promotions, sales, activities

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:36:06 GMT

Despite the cold temperatures early in the morning, Black Friday at Legacy Place in Dedham went off without a hitch this morning.

Snapshot: College-bound

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart comparing public school class size in communities south of Boston.

First of 3 'Add-a-Lane' segments opens on Route 128

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:53:59 GMT

The opening was the first of three planned for this week and included the section of I-93 North between I-95 near Exit 1 in Canton and Route 24 at Exit 4 in Randolph.

'Add-a-Lane' project on Route 128 to open extra lane Wednesday

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:26:02 GMT

A fourth lane will replace the breakdown lane in stretches of Route 128 in the Dedham/Westwood area, with the changes being made in three stages.

Mega Business Expo rescheduled for Nov. 14 at Gillette Stadium

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:25:40 GMT

The Town Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled a big business expo to November 14, after Hurricane Sandy force a postponement from its orignally scheduled Oct. 30 date. Here is a release with the details.

Snapshot: Property tax bite

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:56:21 GMT

A chart comparing average single-family tax bills south of Boston.

High School Quiz Show gears up for Nov. 4 qualifying event

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:37:06 GMT

Academic teams from 95 public high schools across Massachusetts will gather at WGBH in Brighton on November 4 for a chance to compete on season four of High School Quiz Show.

Department of Corrections employee charged in Dedham, Norwood, Westwood vending machine theft

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:15:58 GMT

Donald Packard, 36, of Brockton, was charged with seven counts of breaking and entering into a depository of money and larceny over $250, a news release said.

Westwood police warn residents after spike in home burglaries

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:05:44 GMT

After 38 home burglaries this year, the police used the towns reverse 911 call system on Wednesday night to ask for help in finding suspects and to give residents home security tips.

Westwood school principal awarded $25,000 for work as "exemplary educator"

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:54:13 GMT

A Westwood school principal and Walpole resident was chosen as one of about 40 recipients across the country for an award recognizing "exemplary educators," according to the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education.