Hello, Dedham.
April is here and so is election season. The Annual Town Election is Saturday, April 11, and everything you need to be ready is in this week's Civics section (scroll down.)
In this week’s Drop:
a national story with a very local address
spring fun for all ages (cookies, book clubs, graffiti & more!)
and a reason to lace up your sneakers this May!
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📰 Digest
🏠 OUR TOWN IS FAMOUS! Yahoo Travel and USA TODAY just asked: what's the oldest building in Massachusetts? The answer is a place we all know, right here in Dedham. See what all the fuss is about. Tours at the Fairbanks House open May through October, Fri–Sun by reservation.
🎖️ HONOR A HOMETOWN HERO. Dedham is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program in 2026 — street banners honoring current and former Dedham residents who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Banners will be displayed in Dedham Square and East Dedham Square from Flag Day through Veterans Day. Full details and application here.
🌧️ SAVE WATER, SAVE MONEY. The Dedham-Westwood Water District is offering $10 off rain barrels through their community partnership with Great American Rain Barrel. Use code DWWD26 at checkout. Next pickup is Tuesday, May 26 — orders must be placed by May 17. Order here.
📋 6th-12th GRADE PARENTS INPUT NEEDED. The Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness (DOSA) is surveying parents of students in grades 6–12 about youth substance use. It's anonymous and takes 10–15 minutes. Survey closes April 17. Take the survey here.
🍦 RON'S IS ALMOST BACK. The Dedham store redesign is taking a little longer than expected — and they want it to be worth the wait. Grand reopening now targeting mid-April. Same great handmade ice cream, better in-store experience all around.
🚧 THE BRIDGE IS OPEN (for now). Construction around the East Street Bridge resumes this month. You can get alerts from the source by signing up here.
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🐰Last-Minute Easter Fun
Easter is Sunday, April 5. There’s still plenty to enjoy. hop to it.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Dedham Community House — Saturday, April 4. Free! For children ages 8 and under. Hunt starts promptly at 10:45AM. Toddler area available. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance. DCH field.
🥚 Peter Rabbit's Spring Egg Roll at Powisset Farm (Dover) — April 3–4. Egg rolling on the farm, Storywalk, crafts, and wood-fired pizza. Noon–3PM. Details here.
🐰 Ward's Berry Farm Easter Celebration — April 3–5. Egg hunt, baby animals, Easter Bunny photos. Ticketed; advance purchase required. wardsberryfarm.com
🎉 Easter Treats for Little Peeps at Kings (Legacy Place) — Saturday, April 4. Festive eggs, craft station, and special treats — all complimentary for kids. 11:30AM–2PM. Reserve at playatkings.com.
🍺 And, for the grownups… Roundhead is open Easter Sunday. roundheadbrewing.com
📆 What’s Happening
TODAY! Thursday, 4/2
🐾 Music with Friends — Animal Songs with Uncle Dick. Dick Pierce brings 30 minutes of family-friendly favorites to the Main Library, Children's Room. 10:30AM.
🎬 Afternoon at the Movies. Classic movie club at the Ames Senior Center. 2–4:30PM.
🚀 Virtual Author Talk: US Women Astronauts. Smithsonian curator emerita Valerie Neal traces 45 years and 61 astronauts who made space for themselves. 2PM. Register here.
Friday, 4/3 (Good Friday, DPS Closed)
📖 Groovin' and Movin'. Stories, music, and movement for kids. Main Library. 11AM..
🍪 Cookies & Crafts. Cookie decorating and crafts for ages 5–14. All materials provided; children 8 and under must be with an adult. Main Library. 3:30–4:30PM. Registration required.
⚾ Red Sox Watch Party at Roundhead. Sox vs. Padres on a 200" screen. Food specials, prizes. 2–5PM.
🗳️ Early Voting begins at Town Hall, Meeting Room 304. 9AM–1PM.
Saturday, 4/4
🛒 Family Shopping at the Dedham Food Pantry. 8AM–Noon. dedhamfoodpantry.org
🏋️ Marathon Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament at Roundhead. Supporting youth runners on their way to Boston. Grab a partner. 2:30–5:30PM.
🗳️ Early Voting continues at Town Hall, Town Clerk's Office, 2nd Floor. 9AM–5PM.
Sunday, 4/5
🐣Easter🐣
Monday, 4/6
🖖 Make It So — The Science of Star Trek. In 1966 a show premiered that would boldly go where no show had gone before — and this program digs into the science behind the fiction. Main Library, Rotunda. 6–7:30PM.
🎋 Bonsai Bar at Trillium Canton. A night of beginner bonsai workshops — your tree, your pot, and everything you need to keep it alive. Space limited. 7–9PM. Get tickets.
Tuesday, 4/7
👶 Baby and Toddler Time. Main Library, Children's Room. 9:30–10AM.
📖 Preschool Story Time. Songs, stories, crafts for ages 3+. 10:30–11AM..
📚 Endicott Book Group. Fiction and nonfiction at the Endicott Branch. 6:30PM.
🔭 Virtual Author Talk: The Asteroid Hunter. The story of an asteroid that reshaped our understanding of the early solar system. What happened next might surprise you. 7PM. Register here.
🧶 Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at Trillium Canton. No tools, no experience needed — just your two hands and a good time. 6–8PM. Get tickets.
Wednesday, 4/8
👶 Baby & Me Storytime. Endicott Branch. 9:30–10AM.
🎶 Sing-Along Storytime. Endicott Branch. 10:30–11AM.
🎨 Graffiti Lettering for Tweens. Tags, throws, and pieces — learn the basics with markers. Main Library. 5:30–6:30PM.
👨👩👧 SEPAC Family Resource Fair. DMS. 6:30–8PM.
📖 Mrs. Trillium's Book Garden: King Arthur Baking Co. The Signature Series brings an evening with King Arthur Baking Company to Trillium Canton — the kind of night that smells like something good is in the oven. 6–9PM. Get tickets.
❓ Wednesday Trivia: Geeks Who Drink at Trillium Canton. Audio, visual, and live hosted trivia. Teams of 6. Free to play, prizes available. 7PM. trilliumbrewing.com
✍️ Pulse of Becoming — Poetry & Presence. An evening with Nigerian-American poet and storyteller Barry Eneh. Main Library, Piano Space. 6:30–7:30PM.
Thursday, 4/9
🧠 Memory Café. A welcoming space for individuals and families living with memory changes. Main Library. 1–3PM.
💼 Small Business Administration Basics. Learn about SBA resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Main Library. 6–7PM. Register.
🎮 Game Night at Roundhead. 21+. 5–9PM.
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👀 LOOKING AHEAD
👟 Greenlodge 5K — Sunday, May 3. The first-ever Greenlodge 5K Run/Walk honors beloved teacher Mark Carney, who taught at both Greenlodge Elementary and Dedham High. Funds go toward a memorial at both schools. All paces welcome. Greenlodge Elementary School. Register at runsignup.com.
🌿 Dedham Greenspace Story Slam — April 23. Share your green story for cash prizes; proceeds benefit the Dedham Greenspace Coalition. 390 Washington St. Get tickets.
🎤 Live Music
FRIDAY, 4/3
🎵 Live Music at Trillium Canton: Nico Rivers. 6–9PM. 100 Royall St, Canton.
🎸 Tunes on Tap: Roundhead Sessions // Fernando Ufret. All-original music at Roundhead Brewing, Hyde Park. Includes a drink token. 7–9PM. $10.50.
🏆 Activities & Sports
ICYMI…
⚽️ Dedham Youth Soccer 50th Anniversary Spring Kick-Off Fair — Saturday, 4/4. Guest speakers, local vendors, interactive activities, and raffles. 10AM–2PM at the Mother Brook Art & Community Center.
🎨 Mother Brook Spring Classes Enrolling. Ceramics, drawing, painting, collage. Spring term starts in April. motherbrook.org/classes-workshops
🏃 Trillium Run Club. Weekly Mondays at Trillium Canton. 6:30–8PM. strava.com/clubs/663763
DHS Home Games This Week:
Thu 4/2: ⚾ JV Boys Baseball vs. Norwood, 4PM | 🥍 Boys Lacrosse vs. Norwood, 4PM
Fri 4/3: 🎾 Girls Tennis vs. Norwood, 4PM | ⚽ JV Girls Soccer vs. Norwood, 4PM
Mon 4/6: 🥍 Girls Lacrosse vs. Milton, 4:30PM | ⚾ Varsity Baseball vs. Milton, 4:30PM
Tue 4/7: 🏃 Track & Field vs. Canton, 4PM | ⚽ Girls Soccer vs. Canton, 4:15PM
📆For full schedules: DHS Athletics | Nobles & Greenough | Ursuline Academy
🏛️ Civics class
🗳️ TOWN ELECTION IS APRIL 11. Here's everything you need:
The Annual Town Election is Saturday, April 11, 2026. Polls open 7AM–8PM at all Dedham polling locations.
On the ballot: Select Board (vote for 2), School Committee (vote for 2), Board of Assessors, Town Moderator, Board of Health, Planning Board, Library Trustees, Park & Recreation Commission, Housing Authority, and Town Meeting Representatives by precinct.
Early voting:
Fri, April 3 | 9AM–1PM | Town Hall, Meeting Room 304
Sat, April 4 | 9AM–5PM | Town Hall, Town Clerk's Office, 2nd Floor
Mail-in ballot: Apply by April 6 at 5PM. Must be returned by 8PM on Election Day. Drop box at Town Hall rear entrance.
Find your polling place: dedham-ma.gov/elections
🏛️ This Week's Meetings:
Thursday, 4/2 — Conservation Commission, 7PM, Town Hall
Wednesday, 4/8 — School Committee (check dedham-ma.gov/calendar for details)
📺 Missed a recent meeting? Catch replays at DedhamTV.com.
💭 Closing thoughts
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