🌱 Patch AM: How will Dundalk’s tap water change during the drought response?

Greetings Dundalk! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Dundalk's tap water change during the drought response?
• What could Sparrows Point's new shipyard mean for Dundalk jobs?

Also on today's calendar: Paddle Pals Taco Tuesday Paddle and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
• Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MD Begins Tapping Susquehanna River For Water Amid Persisting Drought (patch.com) — Dundalk residents will see their drinking water partially sourced from the Susquehanna River as officials respond to ongoing drought and low reservoir levels. You may notice minor changes in taste or color, but water remains safe. County leaders are urging Dundalk households to conserve by fixing leaks, limiting outdoor watering, and reporting any visible main breaks immediately.
   

• Trump, Moore speak at separate industry events (avenuenews.com) — A massive new Anduril shipyard and a McLaren vehicle center at Sparrows Point are set to bring thousands of jobs and long-term investment just minutes from Dundalk. Local leaders told the Dundalk Eagle the projects could transform Baltimore County's economy and revive the historic industrial site. Residents can expect expanded manufacturing, port activity, and new workforce training opportunities.
   

📸 Around Dundalk

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dundalk

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Mystery Halloween Paint Night at the Seahorse Inn →
  The Sea Horse Inn, 710 Wise Avenue, Dundalk
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day*
  Battle Monument Dundalk, MD 21222
Tuesday October 13
• Paddle Pals Taco Tuesday Paddle →
  Anchor Bay East Marina (Hard Yacht Cafe) – Bear Creek, 8500 Cove Rd, Dundalk
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Radio Pilots DUO LIVE at Hard Yacht Cafe →
  Hard Yacht Cafe, Dundalk
  6:00 pm
• Radio Pilots Duo at Hard Yacht Cafe →
  Hard Yacht Cafe, Dundalk
  6:00 pm
• Radio Pilots at Hard Yacht Cafe →
  Hard Yacht Cafe, Dundalk
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall 2026 APA 9-Ball Mega Singles Tournament →
  The New Green Room Billiards, 2401 North Point Boulevard, Dundalk
  12:00 pm
• Fall 2026 APA 8-Ball Mega Singles Tournament →
  The New Green Room Billiards, 2401 North Point Boulevard, Dundalk
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Paddle Pals Taco Tuesday Paddle →
  Anchor Bay East Marina (Hard Yacht Cafe) – Bear Creek, 8500 Cove Rd, Dundalk
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
  422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
  9:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Security Guard License Renewal 8 Hour Class →
  422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
  9:30 am
• Rosedale, Maryland: Empower Your Finances →
  Rosedale, Rosedale
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Dundalk. Apply here.
• Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Dundalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dundalk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Essex

• Virginia 'Ginny' L. Gossman 1939-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)
• Oct. 5 Police Blotter: Robberies, burglaries, and armed assaults reported in eastern Baltimore County (newsbreak.com)

Middle River

• Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company breaks ground on new station (somdnews.com)

Baltimore

• Baltimore Ravens and United Way hold day of service (wbaltv.com)
• Federal, state and local agencies join forces in Baltimore area arrest operation (wbal.com)

Ok Dundalk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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