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Scituate, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Scituate! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Got a zoning fee email in Scituate? Read this before paying.
  • How risky are Scituate’s beaches with this summer’s jellyfish surge?
  • Which Cranberry League pitcher is now throwing for the Scituate Strypers?

Also on today's calendar: Live Music on the Deck and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Convincing New Scam Is Targeting South Shore Zoning and Planning Applicants. Here's How It Works. (southshore.news) — Scituate officials are warning zoning and planning applicants about highly convincing scam emails demanding wire transfers to “finalize” ZBA decisions, even copying the town seal and case details. The town stresses it never charges a fee to issue or release decisions and will not request payment by wire, apps, gift cards, or cryptocurrency, urging residents to call Town Hall to verify any invoice.
   

• Massachusetts Beachgoers Warned as Lion's Mane Jellyfish Surge Hits Coastlines (newbedfordguide.com) — Scituate beachgoers are being urged to watch for painful lion’s mane jellyfish as unusually high numbers wash ashore along the South Shore and beyond. Officials advise swimmers to heed purple flags, avoid touching jellyfish or tentacles, and follow specific first-aid steps if stung so most encounters remain uncomfortable but manageable.
   

• Plymouth North's king of the hill is the OCM's Spring MVP (wickedlocal.com) — A standout Plymouth North pitcher is spending his summer on the mound for the Scituate Strypers in the Cranberry League, facing strong competition as he prepares for college ball. Local fans may spot him pitching weekly alongside former teammates while he works to add velocity before heading to Salve Regina University this fall.
   

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  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Front Store Clerk in Hingham. Apply here.
  • Staples, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Print Supervisor (Braintree, MA) in Braintree. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scituate here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Hingham blood drive to benefit Boston Children's Hospital July 25 during time of critical need (hinghamanchor.com)
  • From Denim to Dinner Parties, Meet this Downtown Hingham Boutique Duo (hinghamanchor.com)

Ok Scituate! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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