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Scituate, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How new sea wall choices could reshape downtown Scituate by 2050
  • Why this under-the-radar harbor town keeps visitors quietly coming back
  • Who Scituate girls tennis faces next in the state quarterfinals

Also on today's calendar: First Parish Norwell Spring Craft Fair and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scituate Downtown Sea Walls: Balancing Parking and 2050 Climate Realities (southshore.news subscription) — Downtown Scituate’s future is on the line as new engineering data shows Cole Parkway and Mill Wharf could face catastrophic flooding by 2030 and 2050. Consultants outlined competing inland and water-side sea wall alignments, while Select Board members clashed over prioritizing long-term climate resilience versus preserving convenient parking for merchants and shoppers.
   

2. 12 Timeless Coastal Towns In Massachusetts That Will Steal Your Heart (takingthekids.com) — Scituate gets a loving spotlight here as a low-key South Shore harbor town with a historic lighthouse, working fishing fleet, and relaxed local beaches. The piece highlights Scituate Lighthouse’s War of 1812 story, easygoing town center, and uncrowded shoreline, positioning the community as a quieter alternative to flashier Massachusetts coastal destinations while still offering classic New England charm and seafood.
   

3. Girls Tennis State Tournament Roundup: Lenox remains unbeaten, Longmeadow advances (masslive.com) — Scituate’s girls tennis team has advanced to the Division II state quarterfinals and will face top-seeded Notre Dame Academy of Hingham, with match time and date still to be announced. The roundup also tracks other Massachusetts teams like Longmeadow, Milton, and Lenox as they move deeper into their respective state tournaments, giving context for how Scituate fits into the broader playoff picture.
   

4. Coastal landmarks: The most stunning lighthouses across the US (foxweather.com) — Scituate Lighthouse earns a spot on a national list of the country’s most stunning lighthouses, spotlighting its rocky harbor setting and classic New England views. Built in 1811, it’s praised for both its beauty and its War of 1812 history, reminding locals that their familiar landmark is a standout destination for visitors and photographers across the U.S.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Knitting Group
    Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road , Cohasset, MA, 02025, US
    10:00 am
  • Tech Drop-In at Willcutt Commons đťđąâď¸
    Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA, 02025, US
    11:00 am
  • Mindfulness Demystified →
    Cohasset, MA Calendar Cohasset, MA 02025
    5:00 pm
  • Planning Board →
    Town of Cohasset Public Meetings - Cohasset MA 02025
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday June 4
  • MEN'S GROUP →
    Cohasset, MA Calendar Cohasset, MA 02025
    9:00 am
  • Deer Hill Grade 3 Spring Library Visit
    Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road , Cohasset, MA, 02025, US
    10:00 am
  • Teen Take and Make Crafts
    Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA, 02025, US
    1:00 pm
  • Drop-In Tech Help
    Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA, 02025, US
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi this pup came thru our yard yesterday at 12:20-12:25, crossing from I think Lawson over the train tracks.
    Just wanted to post in case someone is looking for him! (Nextdoor Egypt)
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Meat Clerk Part Time in Duxbury. Apply here.
  • Aya Healthcare posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Randolph. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scituate here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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