🌱 Patch AM: How a $343K plan will transform Plymouth River’s basketball court

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $343K plan will transform Plymouth River's basketball court
• Why Hingham's farmers market draws early birds every Saturday

Also on today's calendar: River Rock Music Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
• Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plymouth River School Basketball Court Reconstruction Plan Moving Forward (hinghamanchor.com) — Hingham is moving ahead with a full reconstruction of the Plymouth River School basketball court and pavilion, funded largely by a Community Preservation grant and PTO donation. With design and permitting now approved, work is slated to begin in June 2027 and wrap by August, improving a longtime recreation spot for Hingham students and residents.
   

• 10 Massachusetts Towns Where Old-Fashioned Farm Markets Draw Big Crowds (takingthekids.com) — Hingham's long-running farmers market is spotlighted as one of Massachusetts' standout farm markets, with Saturday stalls full of fresh produce, baked goods, and local meats plus winter sessions indoors. The piece also points residents toward Penniman Hill Farm and Weir River Farm for seasonal corn, eggs, and family-friendly visits with farm animals and trails.
   

📸 Around Hingham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hingham

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• River Rock Music Festival →
  Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Ln, Hingham
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Community Meeting →
  Fearing/Trustees Conference Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  6:30 pm
• Hingham Democratic Town Committee →
  Whiton Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Hingham Farmers Market →
  Hingham MA
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Staying Safe Online →
  Fearing/Trustees Conference Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  10:30 am
• Perennial Gardeners of the South Shore →
  Whiton Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  4:00 pm
• Hingham Maritime Center →
  Whiton Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  7:00 pm
• South Shore Quests →
  Fearing/Trustees Conference Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Tech Chat for Beginners: Understanding What's on Your Screen →
  Fearing/Trustees Conference Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  11:00 am
• South Shore SNAP →
  Fearing/Trustees Conference Room, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Curtain Call Theatre Presents "The Wolves" →
  182 Commercial St, Braintree
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St, Plymouth
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Belsan's Bait and Tackle-South Shore Massachusetts to Maine (thefisherman.com)
• Chelsea vs Leeds: How Xabi Alonso Could Set Up His Starting 11 In The Carabao Cup Tie (yardbarker.com)

Norwell

• Predicting the winner of every South Shore Week 1 high school football game (patriotledger.com)
• Top 10 Waste Management Companies to Watch in 2026: The Silicon Review's Guide to Global Leaders and Innovators (thesiliconreview.com)

Rockland

• Rockland Trust Expands Affordable Housing Team (town.news)
• Facing Water Deficits, Rockland Explores MWRA Pipeline and Developer Partnerships as Emergency Restrictions Persist (southshore.news)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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