Swampscott Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Planning Board rules on 96-unit Glover Farmhouse plan

From Swampscott News

• Planning Board rules on 96-unit Glover Farmhouse plan The Swampscott Planning Board took up a site plan for a 96-unit development at the historic Glover Farmhouse property on Salem Street, weighing traffic projections, drainage reports and objections from Tedesco Country Club's attorneys over late-arriving materials.Swampscott News
• Select Board faces fallout over crosswalk repainting Swampscott's Select Board took up a government-speech policy covering displays on crosswalks, Town Hall lawn and buildings after backlash over two rainbow crosswalks painted black during fall maintenance, with members disputing who approved the decision.Swampscott News
• School field glass contamination sparks rebuild discussion The Swampscott School Committee heard that the elementary school's new athletic field, built in 2024 for roughly $100 million, is contaminated with glass that cut a student in September, prompting discussion of a costly rebuild and capital funding.Swampscott News
• Committee member watches Johnson School cross-country race Swampscott School Committee member Martha said she substituted at the Johnson School and watched fifth graders compete in a cross-country race on Oct. 22, cheering them on from the sidelines.Swampscott News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 8:00 a.m.: Retirement board meets Tuesday morning The Contributory Retirement Board meets at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the town calendar.Swampscott Town Calendar
• 5:00 p.m.: Mail ballot requests due Tuesday at 5 p.m Swampscott voters planning to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 election must submit ballot applications by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides

Yesterday in Swampscott (Mon, Oct 26)

• Residents question Burrill Street VFW relocation plan Swampscott officials heard residents' parking and traffic concerns Monday night about relocating the VFW to 89 Burrill St., the former ReachArts site, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Vinnin Square Liquors fined $1,000 for ZYN violation Vinnin Square Liquors on Paradise Road was fined $1,000 after an appeal of a tobacco violation for selling flavored ZYN products failed, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• NAN Project raises $186,000 for student mental health The NAN Project raised $186,000 to continue peer-to-peer mental health and suicide prevention conversations in local schools, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Rec Department hosts inclusive Halloween party The Swampscott Recreation Department's Inclusive Halloween Party filled the Clarke School gym Monday, where more than two dozen children decorated pumpkins and played Halloween bingo, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Football captains share lunch with senior center Swampscott High senior football captains John von Barta, John DiLisio and Doyle Delano, with Head Coach Peter Bush, made their annual visit to the Senior Center Monday, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Library opens Halloween pirate escape room The Swampscott Public Library transforms into a pirate ship this week, inviting patrons to decipher clues aboard Captain Blacktide's vessel, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31: Dory hosts Thriller Halloween Bash Oct. 31 The Dory Showroom on Humphrey Street hosts a Thriller Halloween Bash Saturday, Oct. 31, with tickets available online, Patch reported.Patch
• Wed, Nov 4: Veterans can get free coats, socks Nov. 4 Veterans in Swampscott can pick up free winter coats and Bombas socks Nov. 4 at a giveaway hosted locally, Patch reported.Patch

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