Dedham

Take a chilly dip, and support a great cause! If dipping your toes into the chilly water is your style, or if you run with a full head of steam into the water, there is an event on a bone chilling winter day in February, that might interest you, and best of all, it helps benefit a fantastic area organization...

Unfortunately, despite all the work the new owners of Jenkins Beach have put into the place over the last year, they announced they would not be opening this summer.

While many folks voiced some disappointment that the beloved display would not be around this year, there was an overwhelming sentiment of excitement for when it returns next year.

It's a reality that comes with the territory of being a pet parent, a silent understanding of the inevitable, yet unwelcome goodbye that will eventually come.

Among some of the renovations being made this year, were significant upgrades to the camps: structural work, new furniture, and the addition of Internet to the camps.

It's no wonder so many are breathing a sigh of relief at the quick work of the local Fire Departments.