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🌱 Patch AM: Why a crucial Swampscott seawall fix is stuck in review

Also check out ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute on the Swampscott Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a crucial Swampscott seawall fix is stuck in review
  • Why Swampscott water bills rise even as residents use less
  • How two Swampscott brothers punched their ticket to a USGA major

Also on today's calendar: ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
  • Thursday: A morning thunderstorm or two, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Massachusetts seawall fix beneath waterfront restaurant stalls as state flags concerns (thecooldown.com) — A key seawall repair beneath Swampscott's Mission on the Bay restaurant is stalled while the state reviews the proposal, leaving a vulnerable stretch of shoreline in limbo. The project highlights how complex regulations, climate risks, and engineering tradeoffs can slow even urgent coastal fixes, as officials balance immediate protection for businesses and residents with long-term environmental impacts.
   

• Massachusetts residents are using less water, but aging pipes, debt, and vetoes keep bills rising (thecooldown.com) — Swampscott residents are using less water but still seeing higher bills, as debt for water main replacements and sewer projects pushes the town's FY26 water budget up about 3.7% and sewer costs roughly 7.1%. A statewide explainer video argues that aging pipes, required upgrades, and shifting state financing matter far more to your bill than how carefully you conserve at home.
   

• 2027 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying (massgolf.org) — Swampscott brothers Aidan and Christian Emmerich shot an impressive 60 at The Ridge Club in Sandwich to qualify for the 2027 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. Their late birdie-eagle surge secured a share of medalist honors and sends this hometown duo to the national stage in Wisconsin next spring.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Salem

  • Peabody Essex Museum Opens Display on Houdini's 1906 Salem Visit (wror.com)

Marblehead

  • NEWS IN BRIEF: Sept. 11 anniversary, local Dems' picnic, planning for Marblehead's 400th (marbleheadcurrent.org)

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