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Swampscott Considers Testing Temporary Flood Barrier at Preston Beach
Fire Department Rides to Salem for ‘Salute to Sebastian’
Clarke School Gets Colorful Makeover with Arts Exhibition
Swampscott Police Identify Man in School Security Concern, No Crime Suspected
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Select Board to Continue Withholding Executive Session Minutes Despite Complaint

Monica SagerOctober 8, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

In response to an open meeting law complaint, the Select Board has opted to continue withholding 87 sets of executive session minutes from public release. In early September, the Select…

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‘Timely’ Task Force Update Aligns with Town’s Call for Expanded Recreational Programs

Monica SagerOctober 8, 2025October 10, 202504 mins

The Community Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force shared a “timely” update with the Select Board on Wednesday, following a discussion about the need for more recreational space in Swampscott….

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Recreation Department Seeks One-Year Agreement to Use Clarke School for Expanded Programming

Monica SagerOctober 8, 2025October 10, 202504 mins

A one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing the Recreation Department to use the Clarke School was presented to the Select Board on Wednesday. The Recreation Department hopes to expand its…

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Join the Conversation: Swampscott Hosts Master Plan Open House on October 16

Monica SagerOctober 8, 2025October 8, 202502 mins

The town will host an open house on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. for residents to share their thoughts on Swampscott’s master plan. Residents are encouraged to attend the…

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Swampscott Historical Commission to Discuss Preservation of Revolutionary War Landmark

Monica SagerOctober 8, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

The efforts to save the General Glover Farmhouse will continue on Thursday, October 16, at the Elementary School, at 10 Whitman Road, in room B135, at 6 p.m. “Hopefully we’ll…

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Swampscott’s Jared LaLiberte Among Select Clerks to Earn Prestigious State Certification

Monica SagerOctober 7, 2025October 8, 202502 mins

Swampscott Town Clerk Jared LaLiberte has earned the  prestigious certified Massachusetts municipal clerk designation from the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association. The designation requires completion of MTCA-sponsored educational courses and passing…

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Swampscott Library’s Free Book Box to Include Personalized Picks. Take-Home Treats

Monica SagerOctober 7, 2025October 8, 202502 mins

The Swampscott Public Library will offer a free book box curated to readers’ tastes. The Bespoke Book Box is a free, curated package featuring a personalized book recommendation and special…

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Comedian-musician returns to Swampscott for October 18 concert supporting local youth program

Monica SagerOctober 7, 2025October 8, 202503 mins

Comedian and musician Don White will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn in Swampscott on Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. White grew up in Lynn. The…

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Swampscott Teen Shares Armenian Culture, History, Cuisine at Senior Center

Monica SagerOctober 6, 2025October 7, 202503 mins

Swampscott High School student Davit Movsesyan shared Armenian culture, cuisine, and history with about 20 attendees at the Senior Center on Monday, October 6. Davit, 16, has lived in the…

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Fall Street Sweeping Begins in Swampscott

Monica SagerOctober 6, 2025October 7, 202504 mins

Fall street sweeping begins today, Monday, October 6. All vehicles must be moved off scheduled streets. Fall street sweeping helps prevent flooding caused by leaves and debris clogging storm drains….

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