School Committee eyes busing contract

From Swampscott News

• School Committee takes up new busing contract. The Swampscott School Committee took up a new multiyear busing contract Thursday night after a bidding process drew just one qualified bidder among 58 companies that pulled documents. Superintendent Jason Kalishman also laid out bus monitor costs as the committee weighed outside counsel and MCAS recognition for the high school.Swampscott News

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• Dan Koh visits Swampscott Democrats. Dan Koh, the Democratic nominee for the 6th Congressional District, visited Swampscott's Democratic Town Committee Wednesday to discuss his priorities and answer questions, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Six Democratic Committee board members to step down. Six board members of the Swampscott Democratic Town Committee, including longtime Chair Debbie Friedlander, plan to step down from their roles following November's election, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Community Preservation Committee fields nearly two dozen requests. The Swampscott Community Preservation Committee received almost two dozen funding applications this year, including requests to stabilize parks, repair a chapel, and renovate historic sites, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Youth hockey pioneer Richard Massey dies at 88. Richard Massey, the first coach of Swampscott Youth Hockey and a lifelong Swampscott resident, died October 6 at age 88, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Israel Symphony members perform remembrance concert. Members of the Israel Symphony Orchestra performed a remembrance concert at Congregation Shirat Hayam on Tuesday evening, drawing an emotional crowd, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 p.m.: Life Center task force meets virtually. The Community Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force meets virtually at 6 p.m. Thursday to continue reviewing options for a potential new center.Town of Swampscott
• Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 p.m.: School Committee policy panel meets virtually. The School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets virtually at 2 p.m. Friday to review proposed district policy updates.Town of Swampscott
• Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 a.m.: Early voting opens for November 3 election. Early voting for the November 3 town election begins Saturday at Town Hall and continues through October 30, with hours varying by day.Town of Swampscott
• Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 p.m.: Community Connections Festival returns Saturday. The Community Connections Festival runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts, offering activities for residents of all ages.Town of Swampscott
• Sun, Oct 18, 10:00 a.m.: Farmer's Market sets up on Town Hall lawn. The Swampscott Farmer's Market returns to the Town Hall lawn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday with local produce and vendors.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 19, 12:30 p.m.: Senior Center hosts transportation training session. The Senior Center hosts a free Transportation Services training and information session at 12:30 p.m. Monday for residents seeking rides and mobility resources.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 19, 5:00 p.m.: Capital Improvement Committee reviews projects Monday. The Capital Improvement Committee meets at 5 p.m. Monday at Town Hall to review upcoming capital projects.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 19, 6:00 p.m.: Swampscott for All Ages meets at Senior Center. Swampscott for All Ages meets at 6 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center to discuss age-friendly community initiatives.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board convenes at high school Monday. The Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Swampscott High School to review pending development applications.Town of Swampscott
• Tue, Oct 20, 6:15 p.m.: Preservation Committee meets after funding requests surge. The Community Preservation Committee meets at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall, following nearly two dozen funding applications submitted this year.Town of Swampscott
• Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals hears variance requests. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Swampscott High School to hear pending variance and special permit requests.Town of Swampscott
• Wed, Oct 21, 11:00 a.m.: DAV holds veterans resource session Wednesday. The MA North Shore DAV offers a resource and VA claims assistance session from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Old Clarke School for local veterans.Town of Swampscott

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