🌱 How a Plymouth vote could boost Marshfield’s coastal flood monitoring

Good day Marshfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Plymouth vote could boost Marshfield’s coastal flood monitoring
• See where Marshfield football stands in the latest MIAA rankings

Also on today's calendar: Drop-In Makerspace Hours and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Turning sunny; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
• Monday: Sunshine, a shower; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Plymouth Select Board Chair Sets New Debate Rules (southshore.news subscription) — A recent Plymouth Select Board meeting approved a Clean Energy Center grant–funded sensor network that will monitor flood risk across both Plymouth and Marshfield, potentially improving local resilience planning. The board also tightened debate rules for members, adjusted licenses for the rescheduled Plymouth Seafood Festival, and authorized the sale of two town properties. Marshfield residents may benefit from the new AI-powered coastal monitoring.
   

• MIAA Power Rankings: Top five in each division in each sport (bostonherald.com) — Marshfield High’s football team is currently ranked second in Division 3 in the latest MIAA power rankings, reflecting a strong 2–1 start to the season. The statewide list also highlights top teams in other divisions and sports, outlining how power rankings shape qualification for fall tournaments across Massachusetts.
   

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📸 Around Marshfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marshfield

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4

• Worship Service →
  North Community Church, 72 Old Main Street, Marshfield
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5

• Drop-In Makerspace Hours →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  3:30 pm
• Docs and Discussion
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library, Marshfield
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Bible Study →
  North Community Church, 72 Old Main Street, Marshfield
  9:00 am

Wednesday October 7

• Drop In Arts + Crafts →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  11:00 am
• Art Break →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  1:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• Poppies - Veterans Spouse Meeting →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  10:00 am
• Free Feeding Support Group →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  10:30 am
• Teen RPG Meetup →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  5:00 pm
• Pumpkin Crafts: Origami and Embroidery →
  Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
  6:00 pm

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📣 Marshfield Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• Quilt Visions: Ann Brauer and Marge Tucker - Duxbury, MA →
  Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury
  12:00 pm
• Quilt Visions: Ann Brauer and Marge Tucker →
  Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning.
  Do any of you know someone they can recommend to plow our driveway? Please and thank you. Our awesome Eric got a job that doesn’t allow him the time… (Nextdoor North Marshfield/Hills)

• Ocean State Job Lot posted a job opening for Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate- Part Time-Various Shifts and Weekend Availability in Marshfield. Apply here.
• Citizens Financial Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Citizens Teller - Part Time in Marshfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshfield here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Duxbury

• Heat pumps work for you winter and summer (duxburyclipper.com)
• Former Maine Capitol Police chief given chance to avoid most serious charges after bar fight (bangordailynews.com)
• Holtec Says There Is Now ‘No Plan' for Pilgrim's Contaminated Wastewater (provincetownindependent.org)

Pembroke

• WB field hockey rolls: South Shore top performers from Friday, Oct. 2 (patriotledger.com)

Brockton

• $2,200 Reward Offered For French Bulldog Puppy Stolen From Tow Truck In Brockton (patch.com)

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Ok Marshfield! 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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