Hello, Dedham.

March is officially here. And with it, every type of weather you could imagine in a week’s time. Warmer temps and longer days mean spring is on the way. Speaking of, don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend. Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday at 2AM.

In this week’s Drop:

Thanks for reading. As always, check the links before you head out as events are subject to change and/or sell out.

— KB

🥪 MISSING MELTY. It’s sad to share that Melty will be closing soon. Give them the send-off they deserve. Last day to get Melty is Sunday, 3/8.

🍽️ HELLO MEZŌ. MEZŌ Mediterranean soft-opened this week in the Square. From the owner of DHOP, stop by and try this "fast-fine" concept rooted in Greek culinary tradition. Mon–Fri 10AM–9PM | Sat–Sun 10AM–10PM.

🐰 PULLED FROM A HAT. Local Sunoco found a furry friend during a recent oil change. Read more.

🎭 DHS THEATRE ADVANCES TO SEMI-FINALS. Big congrats to the cast and crew of Dedham High's production of Poor Clare — they are moving on to the Semi-Final round of the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild's annual one-act play festival. They earned 6 All-Star Company Awards for costume design, dramaturgy, set design, acting, and scene partnership.

🌿 SPRING IS COMING: The equinox is March 20! Day and night will be equal length. So so close.

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HOP ON OVER: March 21 🐰

🥚 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Allin Congregational Church. Photos with the Bunny, plant a flower to take home, a light breakfast, crafts, and more. Free and open to all. Best for families with kids ages 0–10, but all ages welcome. 3/21 | 10AM–Noon. No registration required.

TODAY! Thursday, March 5

🎨 Watercolor Class – Winter Getaways. Paint snowy or sun-soaked escapes. No experience needed. Ages 18+. Main Library – Media Tables. 10:30AM–Noon. Register

⛸️ Family friendly skating at Trillium. 45-minute sessions with skate rental available. This isn’t your typical ice rink, so check all the details before heading out. Thursday-Sunday.

📚 Local Author Book Talk – Jane Healey. Join local author Jane Healey for a discussion of her novel The Women of Arlington Hall — the extraordinary story of the women codebreakers of WWII. Main Library – Piano Space. 6:30–7:30PM. Free. Register

🏛️ Conservation Commission. 7 PM. Town Hall. Public welcome.

Coming up this week:

Friday 3/6:

🧠 Trivia Night at AllModern. Multiple rounds, mixed categories, zero pressure. Plus, a $100 AllModern gift card on the line for the winners. Free to attend; spots are limited so register in advance. 6–8PM.

🏺 Ceramics: Try the Wheel for a Night. Mother Brook Arts & Community Center offers a one-night shot at the potter's wheel. No experience needed. 7–9PM. Register at motherbrook.org

Saturday 3/7:

🛒 Family Shopping at the Dedham Food Pantry. Open to Dedham residents. 8 AM–Noon. dedhamfoodpantry.org

💰 Finance & Warrant Committee – All-Day Budget Hearings. Town and school department heads present their FY27 requests. Hybrid (in-person + Zoom). 8:30AM. Town Hall. If you've ever wondered how the town's budget actually gets built, this is the meeting to see.

Monday 3/9:

🎶 Monday Morning Music with librarian Jonah. Live music and singing for babies and toddlers. Endicott Branch – Back Lawn. 10:30AM. Free. Register

📚 Millennial Book Group. Fiction, nonfiction, soon-to-be adaptations. Main Library – Media Tables. 7 –8 PM. New members welcome. Register

🖊️ Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy & Place Card Lettering for Beginners, 6:30–8 PM. Trillium Canton. Tickets.

Tuesday 3/10:

📖 Between the Lines Book Group. Fiction and nonfiction discussion. Endicott Branch. 6:30–7:30PM. Register

💰 Finance & Warrant Committee – Budget Hearings (Evening). 6:30PM. Town Hall (hybrid). Public welcome.

🏺 Pottery Workshop with Pottery with a Purpose — beginner-friendly! Trillium Canton. 6:30–8:30PM. Tickets.

Wednesday 3/11:

📗 Afternoon Book Group. Endicott Branch – Study/Gaming Area. 2–3 PM.Register

📚 Elementary Book Group. Grades 2–5. Casual and fun. Endicott Branch – Children's Area. 3:30–4PM. Register

🏛️ Planning Board Meeting. Town Hall. 6PM.

🎨 Life Drawing – Winter 2026 Daytime. Open life drawing session. All skill levels. Mother Brook Arts (123 High St.). 11AM–1:30PM. motherbrook.org

Thursday 3/12

💜 Memory Café at Dedham Public Library. A welcoming, interactive gathering for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come for connection, activities, and warmth. Main Library – Piano Space. 1–3PM. Free. Registration recommended. Register

🐝 Dedham Education Foundation presents the annual Spelling Bee. Avery took home the top prize last year. Who will be the top-spelling team this year?! DMS. 6PM

🏛️ Select Board Meeting. 6:30PM. Town Hall (hybrid).

🏛️ Human Rights Commission. 7PM. Town Hall.

LOOKING AHEAD:

💆‍♀️ Women's Day Sip N' Shop. Sat, March 14 | Essential Medspa and Love & Grace are throwing an International Women's Day pop-up celebrating local women-owned businesses with astrology readings, dog tag pendant stamping, smart keychain making, permanent jewelry, vitamin injections, and more.

🏃 Dedham's Amazing Race. Sat, March 21 | (Rescheduled from the fall — don't miss it again!) Think you know your way around Dedham? Teams race across town completing tasks and clues, with HQ at the Legion. $30/person. Benefits the DHS Alumni Association, which gave out nearly $20,000 in scholarships last year.

🎨 Motherbrook spring classes are open. From ceramics to drawing to jewelry. Find a single workshop or a class series to explore something new.

Spring Youth Sports Registration Continues!

⚾️ Dedham Youth Baseball Spring registration open.

🥎 Dedham Girls Spring Softball registration open.

⚽️ Dedham Youth Soccer Spring Town, grades K–8. + Little Kickers also opens for registration this month! Sign up here.

🏑 Dedham Youth Field Hockey spring registration open.

🏒 Hyde Park Eagles Youth Hockey is looking to add players at the Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget, Girls U12, and Girls U14 levels for the 2026–2027 season. The program includes uniforms, skill sessions for skaters and goalies, and ice time at two rinks.

⚠️ WARRANT DEADLINE THIS WEEK. Friday, March 13 is the last day to submit articles for the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant. Articles can be submitted by any 10 voters, any elected officer, or any appointed board. If there's something your neighborhood wants voted on — now is the time. Contact the Select Board office at Town Hall.

💰 BUDGET SEASON IS IN FULL SWING. The Finance & Warrant Committee holds All-Day Budget Hearings on Saturday, March 7 (8:30AM at Town Hall) — when department heads make the case for FY27 funding. A follow-up evening session is Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30PM. Both are public and hybrid (in-person + Zoom). This is how your tax dollars get prioritized — worth knowing about.

🏗️ TOWN GREEN PAVILION: BACK ON TRACK. After weather delays and a manufacturer error (which the town was not charged for!), new fabricated posts for the green’s pavilion are getting installed. It’s expected to wrap up by mid-April and on budget. This project has been funded by taxpayer funds, grants, and community donations.

🚗 $300,000 FOR ROAD SAFETY. Dedham has been awarded a $300,000 federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. The funding will support road safety audits, a speed management plan, and a vulnerable road user priority network as outlined in the town's Local Roads Safety Plan (LRSP). A public education program is also part of the package.

🍀 Shamrock & Roll at Lookout Farm (South Natick). The Greenhouse becomes an Irish pub for the night — live music 5–8PM, $5 tickets (infants free), doors at 4PM. Saturday, March 14, 4–9PM. Tickets.

🧘 Greenhouse Yoga at Volante Farms Join Kristen from Stepping Stone Studios in Wellesley for this all-level, donation-based class with proceeds going to the Needham Community Council. All participants will be given a voucher for a free class at Stepping Stone Studios in Wellesley. 3/6. 10AM.

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day events at Irish Cultural Center (Canton). Grab the fam for an Irish breakfast (or lunch. prices vary. March 14-15. Tickets.

🏀 MIAA Championship Weekend All five divisions crown their champions March 13–15 at Tsongas Center in Lowell. Great event for hoops fans regardless of which teams are playing.

🎪 NCAA Selection Sunday is March 15 at 6PM on CBS. The First Four tips off March 17–18.

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