HISTORY
Donated to the Town of Newcastle in 1975, the Harriet G Bird Clubhouse and Playground was built by Pauline Fenno to honor her neighbor, Harriet Gertrude Bird. The Clubhouse is situated on Harriet's meadow and spans six acres in the heart of Sheepscot Village. When originally constructed, the property included a pony ring where the pony club met, sandbox, two tennis courts, and a baseball diamond. Now, the Playground is home to a basketball court and large, grassy areas for running around and exploring. Many community members have devoted countless hours to ensure the property's well-being, including Edna Verney. Edna had served on the Clubhouse Committee since the mid-1970s and up until her passing in December 2023. The Clubhouse and Playground has hosted a variety of groups and events including: Sheepscot Community Church groups, community festivals, a preschool, school activities and fundraisers, sports leagues, community dinners, birthday and retirement parties, and a variety of classes. The Clubhouse Committee has played a pivotal role in ensuring the property continues to thrive through fundraising for building repairs, renovations to the Clubhouse's kitchen and cellar, and additions for the playground area. The Clubhouse Committee has seen many iterations over the nearly 50 years of existence, but it continues work to be a place for community gatherings, celebrations, and learning.
RENTAL INFORMATION
The Clubhouse has the compacity to hold approximately 50 people with tables and chairs. The venue can be used for any event requested. The kitchen is fully furnished and the building is fully air conditioned. There is lavatories indoors and outdoors. Please note this is a seasonal venue, typically available through the summer into end of September. The Rental fee is $75, with a $125 required cleaning deposit. The deposit will be returned upon confirmation of a cleaned space following use.The Harriet Bird Committee oversees the overall functionality and use of the venue space, including budget use. The committee consist of 5 members who meet as needed. All rental requests go through the Town Office, please send all requests to the Deputy Clerk Listed below. To obtain the application please see the attachment below for the application for rental.
Staff Contact & Committee Members
Donated to the Town of Newcastle in 1975, the Harriet G Bird Clubhouse and Playground was built by Pauline Fenno to honor her neighbor, Harriet Gertrude Bird. The Clubhouse is situated on Harriet's meadow and spans six acres in the heart of Sheepscot Village. When originally constructed, the property included a pony ring where the pony club met, sandbox, two tennis courts, and a baseball diamond. Now, the Playground is home to a basketball court and large, grassy areas for running around and exploring. Many community members have devoted countless hours to ensure the property's well-being, including Edna Verney. Edna had served on the Clubhouse Committee since the mid-1970s and up until her passing in December 2023. The Clubhouse and Playground has hosted a variety of groups and events including: Sheepscot Community Church groups, community festivals, a preschool, school activities and fundraisers, sports leagues, community dinners, birthday and retirement parties, and a variety of classes. The Clubhouse Committee has played a pivotal role in ensuring the property continues to thrive through fundraising for building repairs, renovations to the Clubhouse's kitchen and cellar, and additions for the playground area. The Clubhouse Committee has seen many iterations over the nearly 50 years of existence, but it continues work to be a place for community gatherings, celebrations, and learning.
RENTAL INFORMATION
The Clubhouse has the compacity to hold approximately 50 people with tables and chairs. The venue can be used for any event requested. The kitchen is fully furnished and the building is fully air conditioned. There is lavatories indoors and outdoors. Please note this is a seasonal venue, typically available through the summer into end of September. The Rental fee is $75, with a $125 required cleaning deposit. The deposit will be returned upon confirmation of a cleaned space following use.The Harriet Bird Committee oversees the overall functionality and use of the venue space, including budget use. The committee consist of 5 members who meet as needed. All rental requests go through the Town Office, please send all requests to the Deputy Clerk Listed below. To obtain the application please see the attachment below for the application for rental.
Staff Contact & Committee Members
Deputy Clerk
Samantha Cameron
Staff Contact
- Contact methods
- deputyclerk@newcastlemaine.us
- 207-563-3441
Chair Member
Deric Verney
Vice Chair & Secretary
Megan Verney
Committee Member
David O'Neal
Committee Member
Carol Jucknik
Committee Member
James Mercer