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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Marshfield’s Brant Rock redevelopment hearing turned unexpectedly tense.
  • Which Marshfield homes just sold for over a million dollars?
  • Where did Marshfield football land in the final state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Amanda Carr SOLO and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Colder; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, windy and cold, temps: high: 34, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 37 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brant Rock redevelopment zoning board hearing got tense. What happened (wickedlocal.com) — A major Brant Rock redevelopment proposal sparked tense debate at the Marshfield zoning board, as the Drosopoulos brothers sought variances for a 44,000‑square‑foot mixed‑use project on Ocean Street. Board members questioned their request to waive elevated parking rules and one member’s impartiality, but several officials signaled interest in finding a compromise before follow‑up hearings in January 2026.
   

• Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (Dec. 10) (boston.com) — Several Marshfield properties just changed hands, including a small Plymouth Avenue cottage that sold for $1.55 million and a Liberty Road raised ranch that went for $899,000. The listing roundup also details recent sales on Elm Street, Red Pony Path, and Everson Road, alongside hundreds of other Greater Boston transactions, offering a snapshot of current regional housing prices.
   

• Massachusetts high school football final top 25 poll. Who's No. 1? (telegram.com) — Marshfield High’s football team earned recognition in the final statewide top 25 poll, picking up votes among Massachusetts programs after the Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium. The rankings highlight how Super Bowl champions and strong playoff runs reshaped the final order. Local fans can see where Marshfield stands among the state’s best this season.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Amanda Carr SOLO
    Mamma Mia's Restaurants , 93 Careswell St , Marshfield
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • South of Boston Board Game Meetup
    Ventress Memorial Library , 15 Library Plaza , Marshfield
    10:00 am
  • Family Movie Night - "Elf"
    JPH at Ferry Hill , 76 Ferry Hill Rd , Marshfield
    5:00 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • Toddler Storytime
    Ventress Memorial Library , 15 Library Plaza , Marshfield
    9:30 am
  • Preschool Storytime
    Ventress Memorial Library , 15 Library Plaza , Marshfield
    11:00 am
  • Fiber Arts Drop In
    Adelaide Phillips Conference Room Ventress Memorial Library , 15 Library Plaza , Marshfield
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Home School Hangout
    Children's Program Room Ventress Memorial Library , 15 Library Plaza , Marshfield
    10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Brockton, MA firefighters report heavy fire knocked down at 45 Martland Ave, with one line in operation and checking for extension, while two minor fires are confirmed, including a small fire on a front porch and a stove fire.
    5:31PM on Dec 9: Brockton, MA fire department responds to an outside fire on a porch at 45 Martland Ave. and a second call for an apartment fire. (Nextdoor )
  • A package I ordered from Foot Locker , delivered by Fed Ex , was left at the wrong house.
    If this is your house & my pkg could you please get in touch w me? I’m at 121 Prince Roger’s Way Marshfield. Thank you. (Nextdoor Woodland Hills)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager- From 17$ up to 20$ per hour in Marshfield. Apply here.
  • Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Marshfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Big Y announces 4 new Mass. stores: Is one arriving near you? (boston.com)
  • 10 Eastern Mass. girls' basketball players to watch this season (bostonglobe.com)

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