Swampscott Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Glass contamination closes elementary school field

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Early voting continues at Town Hall through Oct 29 Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at Town Hall through Oct. 29, with hours varying by day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Town of Swampscott
• Geotechnical drilling set for Pine Street Crews will conduct geotechnical drilling on Pine Street on Oct. 23 as part of ongoing infrastructure assessment work, according to the town's calendar.Town of Swampscott
• Swampscott girls soccer visits Hamilton-Wenham Regional Swampscott's girls soccer team travels to face Hamilton-Wenham Regional in a non-conference match on Oct. 23, per MaxPreps.MaxPreps

Swampscott on Thu, Oct 22

• Glass contamination closes elementary school field A study found widespread glass contamination across Swampscott Elementary School's field after a student was cut by a shard last month, prompting the district to close the field, Swampscott Tides reports.Swampscott Tides
• Town to take over management of former Clarke school building Responsibility for managing the former Clarke Elementary School building is shifting from Swampscott Public Schools to the town, School Committee Chair Glenn Paster announced, Swampscott Tides reports.Swampscott Tides
• Select Board adopts flag policy after crosswalk backlash Swampscott Patch reports the Select Board adopted a formal policy for future flag and crosswalk decisions after backlash over repainting two rainbow crosswalks, with members saying the original process lacked adequate public input.Swampscott Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Farmer's market returns to Town Hall lawn The Swampscott Farmer's Market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 on the Town Hall lawn.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 26, 5:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets virtually Monday The Board of Health holds a virtual meeting at 5 p.m. on Oct. 26.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Public session set on Burrill St zoning change Residents can learn about a proposed zoning amendment for Burrill Street at a public information session Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Swampscott High School, Room B129.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Finance Committee meets virtually Monday The Finance Committee holds a virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26.Town of Swampscott
• Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 a.m.: Contributory Retirement Board meets Tuesday The Contributory Retirement Board meets at 8 a.m. on Oct. 27 in the Town Hall first-floor conference room.Town of Swampscott

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