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Good morning to you Dedham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Dedham police uncovered after a Needham Street hit-and-run
  • How Dedham donors can give blood and snag special rewards soon
  • How much settlement money is Dedham getting from bus collusion?

Also on today's calendar: Reptile Meet & Greet with Outdoor Games and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police investigating after man injured in Dedham hit-and-run (wcvb.com) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run on Needham Street in Dedham that left a pedestrian hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday night. Officers quickly traced a vehicle after a relative of the suspected driver called 911, and the car has been seized for processing while investigators work to determine exactly what happened and whether charges will follow.
   

2. Don't let the blood supply fall: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross now (norwoodrecord.com) — Dedham residents can schedule blood or platelet donations this month at the Red Cross Blood Donation Center on Rustcraft Road, with several thank-you gifts available on specific dates. The campaign also honors pioneering blood program leader Dr. Charles R. Drew, and locals are encouraged to donate, spread the word, or even host a screening of a new short documentary about his legacy.
   

3. Waltham school bus company accused of price rigging in Dedham, Lynn, Saugus settles collusion case (bostonglobe.com subscription) — Dedham is set to receive part of a $2.4 million settlement after Beacon Mobility agreed to resolve allegations of colluding with another bus company to rig school transportation bids. State officials say the scheme inflated contract prices in several communities, with most of the recovered money now returning to Dedham, Lynn, and Saugus for local benefit.
   

4. Judge acquits man in Quincy murder trial before it ever goes to jury (patriotledger.com) — A Norfolk Superior Court judge in Dedham has acquitted Derek Cardoso of murder and related charges in a 2022 Quincy killing, ruling there was no evidence placing him at the scene. The decision, made before the case reached the jury, means Cardoso remains jailed only on an unrelated warrant, while families on both sides grapple with the abrupt end to the high‑profile trial.
   

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  • Tomorrow only! One day Vintage Jewelry Sale for Charity at the Dedham Exchange —Joanna Broad Read on Patch
  • A Craft Fair with a Cause —Diane Parazin Read on Patch
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time in Dedham. Apply here.
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Ok Dedham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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