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Good morning Swampscott! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Swampscott beach did your neighbors rank number one?
  • Why pier repairs must wait until mid-September in Swampscott.

Also on today's calendar: Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Making Waves: Swampscott's Favorite Beaches, Ranked (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott residents weighed in on which of the town's six beaches they love most, with Phillips Beach topping the list and Eisman's close behind. The story mixes current reader favorites with local history, from the "Swampscott Oil King" to presidential visitors, giving context to the shorelines many residents treat as their summer backyard.
   

• Pier Repairs Around Corner as Eel Grass Growing Season Nears End (swampscotttides.org) — Repairs to Swampscott's town pier are set to begin shortly after September 15 to protect a major eelgrass bed off Fishermen's Beach. Local scientists and the Swampscott Conservation Commission explain why timing the work between mid-September and mid-April is crucial for this fragile habitat that supports marine life, filters pollutants, and helps shield the town's coastline.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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