Hello, Dedham.

May is here and it’s bringing us all sorts of weather. Which means, it’s about to be peak cookout season. Over here, we’re big fans of Walden Farms.* So, just in time for Memorial Day, Dedham Drop readers can get a $75 credit. Order now. (Mem Day is 5/25!)

Now, onto this week’s drop:

Grab a coffee — let's get into it.

— KB

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, and mom-like figures out there. Want your own shout-out right here? Share Dedham Drop with friends (details below!)

🎨 Last call, local artists — deadline is TODAY. The Town of Dedham and Mother Brook Arts are partnering on a public art walk coming to Sawmill Bridge this June. Nature-themed 2'x2' prints by local artists will line the bridge as part of a new pollinator park on Sawmill Lane. Artists of all ages are eligible, and selected artists receive a $125 gift card to Mother Brook Arts. Submit at motherbrook.org/features/2026-artwalk-cfa.

🚒 The Fire Chief is hanging up the helmet. After decades of service protecting Ddham, Fire Chief William F. Spillane is officially retiring. Here's to a chief who showed up every time. 🙏

🏃 Trillium is running a 5K — and it's for a great cause. The Trillium Spring 5K on May 16th supports Girls on the Run. Sign up now before spots fill.

🆕 Dedham Biz News. First, MEZŌ & DHOP in the Square have opened their outdoor dining areas for the season. Swing by and check out some new dishes. Second, two new to Dedham: Boot Barn is coming to Dedham Mall. And Growing with Nery Family Child Care is now enrolling. Bilingual, small-group care with healthy meals right here in Dedham. Call 347-898-3009 for info.

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🎵 Music with Friends at the Library — 10:30AM.

🧬 Genealogy Talk at the Library — 6:30PM.

🎲 Game Night at Roundhead — Board games, arcade, local brews. 21+. 5PM.Thursday, May 7

🎭 Performing Arts Company Wicked Concert — DHS PAC students perform songs from Wicked, with themed treats. Tickets at dedhamhspac.ludus.com. 6:00–7:00pm | DHS

🌸 Fairbanks Garden Club Plant Sale — The annual plant sale is back! Perennials, native pollinators, annuals, and indoor plants — all hardy and New England-ready, sourced from members' own gardens. Proceeds benefit educational grants for Dedham students. 9AM

🛒 Dedham Food Pantry Family Shopping — Open for family shopping. 8AM | Dedham Food Pantry

🌾 Spring Farmers Market — The weekly farmers market is open. 10AM | Dedham Town Green

🌸 Mother's Day Flower Bar — Pick up Mother's Day flowers with a 4-pack! Flower bar presented by Buzzing Backyard. 11am until sell out. 11AM Monday, May 11

🏃 Trillium Run Club — The official Trillium Brewing run club. A great way to log miles and make friends. 6:30–8PM

✍️ Sip & Script: Modern Calligraphy — Calligraphy and place card lettering for beginners. Tickets at Trillium Canton. 6:30–8PM | Trillium Canton

📋 Warrant Review Meeting — Mini-Town Meeting — A community preview of the Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. Great way to get up to speed before the May 18 vote. 7PM | check dedham-ma.gov for location

🌿 Try Girl Scouts in Dedham — Gabby's Dollhouse Event — Free event for Pre-K and Kindergarten families. Gabby's Dollhouse-themed Daisy activity, program overview, and a chance to meet other local families. 6–7PM | DCR Dolan Recreation Center

🎸 Best Buddies: Buddies Got Talent — DHS's Best Buddies chapter hosts their annual talent show. A beloved evening celebrating inclusion and community. 5–7PM | Dedham High School

🏺 Pottery Workshop — Beginner-friendly pottery class hosted by Pottery with a Purpose. Tickets at Trillium Canton. 6:30–8:30PM | Trillium Canton

🚗 MassDOT Public Meeting: Elm Street Pedestrian Improvements — See Civics Class below for full details. 6PM | Public Safety Building

👶 Baby & Toddler Time with Ms. Deirdre — Drop-in storytime for your youngest readers. 9:30AM | Main Library

📖 The ABCs of Storytime — PreK Storytime — Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers. 10:30AM | Main Library

🍪 Cookies & Crafts - Children’s area, Endicott Branch. 3:30PM

🏛️ Planning Board Meeting — Regular public meeting. 6PM | Town Hall

👟 DIY Clog Charms for Tweens - 6:30PM | Main Library

📚 Main Library Book Group — Reading Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed our Food, our Planet, and Ourselves by Nicola Twilley. Contact Kate McFadden (781-751-9178). Endicott Branch Library

🍺 Wednesday Trivia: Geeks Who Drink — Audio, visual, and live-hosted trivia. 6:30–8:30PM | Trillium Canton

🌱 Mahjong on the Patio — Legacy Place Learn to play Mahjong in a Mother's Day Edition event with Boston-based instructor Danielle of Mahj Masster. Bites from Mecha Noodle Bar included. Tickets via the Legacy Place Insider App. 5:30–7:30PM | Industrious Legacy Place

Friday, May 8 🎶 Everett Pendleton — Live at Trillium Canton. 6–9PM | Trillium Canton

Thursday, May 14 🎶 Steve Rondo at Trillium Canton — An intimate acoustic session. Tickets required — buy at the Trillium Canton event page. 6:30–9PM | Trillium Canton

🏃 Trillium Run Club. Every Monday at Trillium Canton. 6:30–8PM.

⚾🥎🥍🎾 DHS Spring Sports — Home Games This Week:

🥍 Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. North Quincy — 4:15PM, Monday, 5/11
🏃 Middle School Coed Track & Field vs. Medway — 4:15PM, Tuesday 5/12
🥍 JV Girls Lacrosse vs. Hopkinton — 5PM, Thursday 5/14
🥍 Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Hopkinton — 6PM, Thursday 5/14

📆 For full schedules: DHS Athletics | Nobles & Greenough | Ursuline Academy

🏐 DHS Youth Volleyball Clinic — 6/19. Grades 4–8, no experience needed. DHS Gym. $40 pre-register / $45 walk-in. Contact [email protected]. 9AM–1PM.

😎 Summer sports? Got info on summer sports leagues? Hit reply and let me know!

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📅 Upcoming Meetings

📍 Elm Street Is Getting Safer — and Your Input Matters MassDOT is hosting a public informational meeting Tuesday, May 12 at 6PM at the Public Safety Building to present plans for pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Elm Street. The proposal includes a 10-foot shared-use path on the west side, a 5-foot sidewalk on the east side, and new crosswalks connecting MBTA bus service on Washington Street to destinations along Providence Highway. Open to the public.

📋 Mini-Town Meeting — May 11 Before the big night (May 18), come to the Warrant Review Meeting Monday, May 11 at 7PM for a plain-language walkthrough of the articles up for vote. Find warrant articles at dedham-ma.gov/your-government/town-meeting.

🗳️ Spring Annual Town Meeting — May 18 The 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting is Monday, May 18 at 7PM at Dedham High School. The final warrant articles are posted online. This is where decisions get made — show up if you can.

📝 Two Surveys Open Now — Dedham Wants to Hear From You — The Town is developing a Town-wide Facilities Master Plan to guide long-term investments in schools, public safety buildings, libraries, recreation facilities, and more. The survey takes 5–10 minutes and everyone who responds is entered into a gift card raffle. Available in English and Spanish. Deadline: May 24. → English survey | Encuesta en español

Also open: Dedham Public Schools is partnering with the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy to gather community input on what DPS should prioritize going forward. Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. → Take the DPS survey

📺 Missed a meeting? Catch replays at DedhamTV.com.

🖼️ Mother Brook Arts — Spring Open Studios (May 16–17) Mother Brook Arts & Community Center throws open its doors for a FREE two-day Spring Open Studios weekend. Explore the studios of 75+ artists, shop 20+ vendor booths, and take in the Art in Bloom exhibition. On Saturday, May 16: a free all-ages floral decoupage workshop with Alex Makes Art. MELT food truck and Moon Gate Garden's floral bar on site. Rain or shine, free parking. 11AM–5PM | Mother Brook Arts & Community Center

🐾 Dedham Rabies & Microchip Clinic (May 16) From the Animal Rescue League of Boston: rabies vaccines ($5 for residents, $15 for non-residents), $10 microchips for all, and 2026 Dog Licensing on site (rabies certificate required). Walk-ins welcome, first come first served. Leash your dogs; cats in carriers. 10AM–2PM | Dedham Administration Building

📚 Our Fair Share Book Launch (May 16) Local author Sarah Marie Jette — a Dedham Writers Cafe member and MA Teacher of the Year semifinalist — celebrates the launch of her new novel Our Fair Share, a Booklist-starred-review story of friendship and growing up. 2–4PM | Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning and Creativity

As always, double-check links before heading out — times and details can change. If you see an error or have something to add, hit reply.

That's your week, Dedham. Stay curious, show up for each other, and never miss a plant sale.

— KB

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