Town Offices/Buildings Closed on Patriots' Day
Non-Emergency Town Offices will be closed Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day, including:
- Town Hall
- Ames Senior Center
- Public Library (both locations)
- Parks and Recreation Offices (at former Capen School)
- Public Works
Dedham Public Schools are closed Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 for April vacation. Please visit their website to view the District calendar.
Note: Police Department and Fire Department remain open 24 hours / 7 days a week:
Recycling & Trash:
Recycling and Trash schedules will be DELAYED BY ONE DAY this week, as listed in the table below:
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Regular Collection Day
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Collection Day During Week of Patriots' Day 2026
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Save the Date!
In partnership with the Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, the DPW will be hosting a Town Recycling Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Educational Model Redevelopment
Dedham Public Schools is reviewing how its schools are organized and how students learn, and are asking the entire community what they think Dedham schools should look like in the future.
Public Survey - Open Now! Open to all Dedham residents - you don’t need to have kids in school. Closes early May 2026.
Learn more: dedham.k12.ma.us/about/educational-model
Facilities Master Plan
We are taking a close look at all Town-owned facilities, such as schools, Ames Senior Center, libraries, Endicott Estate, and Town Hall, to document condition, use, accessibility, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance needs for the years ahead.
Join Us! Community Listening Session
Community Survey Coming Soon! A community survey will launch this spring. Watch for announcements!
Learn more: beheard.dedham-ma.gov/fmp-project
