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Swampscott Center for Performing Arts Clears First Licensing Hurdle

Monica SagerJune 3, 2026June 4, 202604 mins

The Select Board approved a common victualler license for the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts but postponed votes on liquor and entertainment licenses until next week. Town Meeting approved an…

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Swampscott Boards Review Amrize Quarry Permit at Joint Hearing Amid Health Oversight Concerns

Monica SagerJune 3, 2026June 3, 202604 mins

The Earth Removal Advisory Committee and the Select Board held a joint public hearing on the application for an earth removal permit request from Amrize to continue operation of the…

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Swampscott Girl Scouts Plan Two Little Free Libraries

Monica SagerJune 3, 2026June 4, 202602 mins

Swampscott Girl Scout Troop 70359 will install two Little Free Libraries throughout town. Sixth graders Emma Crehan, Grace Crehan, Reagan Kench, Hannah Hockert and Savannah Schultz presented the idea for…

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Community Starts Pitching for Preservation Act Project Funding

Brendan CassidyJune 2, 2026June 3, 202602 mins

Swampscott’s Community Preservation Committee held an annual open meeting on Tuesday, hearing from members of different organizations and boards around town who are seeking funds that will be made available…

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Swampscott Releases 2026 Election Campaign Finance Reports

Monica SagerJune 2, 2026June 3, 202603 mins

The town posted the campaign finances for the 2026 local election candidates. Swampscott held its local election on Tuesday, April 28 at the high school. Residents voted for candidates for…

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Advocates for Trans Equality Backs Bethany Andres-Beck for Open 6th District Seat

Monica SagerJune 2, 2026June 2, 202603 mins

Advocates for Trans Equality endorsed Bethany Andres-Beck on the first day of Pride Month in their campaign to represent Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District. Advocates for Trans Equality was formed in…

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Swampscott Disability Commission Advocates for Westcott Resident Seeking Accessible Parking

Monica SagerMay 29, 2026June 1, 202604 mins

The Swampscott Commission on Disability has been working with a woman who resides at the Westcott due to an alleged lack of adequate parking spots for her.  The commission was…

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Swampscott Expands Beach Accessibility With New Benches Across Town

Monica SagerMay 29, 2026May 30, 202602 mins

Swampscott’s beaches and recreation areas are becoming more accessible. During a Commission on Disability meeting Friday, Chair Lauren Shrestha announced that the town has received donations to install eight benches…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Debate New E-Bike Safety Rules in ‘Ride Safe Act’ Hearing

Monica SagerMay 28, 2026May 28, 202603 mins

The Joint Committee on Transportation – including State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Third Essex) and State Rep. Jennifer Armini (D-Essex) – met on Thursday to discuss “micromobility,” or transportation like e-bikes…

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Tram Nguyen Lands National Progressive Endorsement in Bid for Congress

Monica SagerMay 28, 2026May 28, 202604 mins

National progressive advocacy organization People for the American Way endorsed State Rep. Tram Nguyen in her campaign for Congress. “Tram Nguyen’s life and career embody the promise of a multiracial,…

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