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🌱 Which name will Scituate choose for its new elementary school?

Scituate, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which name will Scituate choose for its new elementary school?
  • How close can Scituate kids really get to rare farm animals?

Also on today's calendar: River Rock Music Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy in the morning, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Monday: Comfortable with sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scituate School Committee Narrows New Elementary School Finalists to Three (southshore.news subscription) — Scituate’s School Committee has narrowed the new consolidated elementary school’s name to three finalists: Satuit Elementary School, Daniel Ward Elementary School, and Inez Haynes Irwin Elementary School, with a final vote set for Sept. 14. Members weighed historical accuracy, educational value, and local ties, ultimately dropping Venus Manning and the Bates Sisters while planning lobby memorials to honor Cushing and Hatherly.
   

• 9 Massachusetts Farms For Families Who Want To Get Up Close With Animals (takingthekids.com) — Families in Scituate can book ahead to visit Dalby Farm on Grove Street, where kids meet rare heritage breeds, join age-tailored programs, and enjoy seasonal events that support animal care. The broader guide also spotlights other Massachusetts farms and sanctuaries offering goat hikes, alpaca visits, and hands-on chores, giving South Shore families plenty of weekend ideas within a reasonable drive.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Norwell

  • Foodie news: Cava opens in Quincy and Quincy Restaurant Week scheduled (wickedlocal.com)
  • Hancock Renovation Introduces In-House Interior Remodeling Line (desertsun.com)
  • Princeton Men's Ice Hockey 2026-27 Season Preview (onnj.com)

Marshfield

  • Parents 'devastated' after Marshfield override vote fails. What now? (wickedlocal.com)
  • New Bedford man arrested in connection to theft of nearly $93K worth of dirtbikes, ATV (boston25news.com)

Boston

  • 10 Cruise Workers Removed From Boston Ship As Part Of Federal Operation (patch.com)
  • Boston Man Arrested After 3 Robberies In 4 Days (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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