Government · Select Board
Select Board Adopts Policy After Crosswalk Backlash
Swampscott's Select Board apologized and adopted a new government-speech policy after backlash over two rainbow crosswalks painted black during fall maintenance.
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Swampscott Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Town Hall now takes card payments
Town Hall has begun accepting credit and debit card payments, according to a notice posted by the Town of Swampscott.
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CVS opens new walk-in clinic
CVS opens a new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic in Swampscott this week. Also in today's brief (11 items): CVS MinuteClinic opens walk-in clinic in Swampscott; Clarke School unveils new arts exhibition space; Fire crews ride to Salem for ailing teen; Veterans resource session set for Wednesday.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs 96-Unit Glover Site Plan
The Swampscott Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a 96-unit development at the historic Glover Farmhouse property on Salem Street.
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Planning Board approves 140-unit Glover project
Swampscott Planning Board approves 140-unit residential development at historic Glover farmhouse site.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12 through October 18
Three Swampscott-resident obituaries were published this week: Genest, Paul Edward, 73, who died Oct. 13 after a brief illness, with notice through Solimine Funeral Homes and Legacy.com; Longhurst, Daniel David Jr., 80, who died Oct. 15; and Hoffman, Sandra, 76, who died Oct. 18.
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Early voting continues ahead of Nov. 3 election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at Swampscott Town Hall through most of the week.
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Rally draws 100 for early voting
About 100 residents rallied on Monument Avenue Saturday promoting early voting ahead of November election.
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School Committee eyes busing contract
Swampscott School Committee weighs new busing contract after bidding draws just one qualified bidder. From our own coverage: School Committee takes up new busing contract.
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Residents rally after Pride crosswalk paint-over
Residents rally with rainbow chalk and a fundraiser after town paints over Pride crosswalk. From our own coverage: September home sale tops $2.6 million. Also in today's brief (10 items): Residents respond to Pride crosswalk paint-over; Housing Authority meets Tuesday; Community Preserv…
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