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New Entertainment Venue Set To Open On Humphrey Street

A new entertainment venue at 153 Humphrey Street is preparing to open its doors, per a Patch calendar listing. The Sept. 5 listing for the address, tied to swampscottcfpa.com, offers few specifics beyond promising "a whole new world" for visitors, per Patch. Separately, "Ice Cream Deliv…

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Swampscott Primary Early Voting Continues Through Friday

Swampscott residents have until Friday, Aug. 28, to cast early, in-person primary ballots, Swampscott Patch reports. Voting is underway ahead of the state primary, with the town's early voting period wrapping up at week's end. Separately, Swampscott plans to mark the 25th anniversary of…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

One Swampscott obituary was posted this week: DiMento, Carol Ann (Guerrette), 83, who died July 13, 2026, and whose notice was posted by Magrath Funeral Home and picked up by Legacy.com and Echovita. No additional biographical detail, service information, or memorial requests were avail…

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Real Estate

Swampscott's Priciest Sale Reaches $1.04 Million While Median Holds At $600,000

Swampscott recorded 14 property transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, with sale prices disclosed on nine of them, ranging from $382,500 to $1,040,000 and a median of $600,000. The period's top sale was 91 Nason Road, Lot 5, at $1,040,000. Five transactions, all listing the same name as…

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Swampscott Provides Update On Trash, Recycling Cart Waitlist

Swampscott's transition to automated trash and recycling collection continues to draw cart waitlist concerns, Patch reports. The town issued fresh guidance Friday for households still without their new automated carts as the townwide switchover continues, per "Swampscott Provides Trash,…

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National Grid Plans Three-Hour Outage In Swampscott Friday

National Grid plans a three-hour power outage in parts of Swampscott early Friday, Aug. 21, tied to electrical system upgrades. The utility has not detailed exactly which streets will lose service, according to Patch. Separately, "New Swampscott Perfoming Arts Venue To Host MCC's First …

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Rip Current Warnings Issued for Swampscott's North Shore Beaches

The National Weather Service issued rip current warnings for Swampscott's North Shore beaches on Tuesday, urging caution in the water. Swampscott Patch reported "Rip Current Danger Warnings Issued Across North Shore, MA Coast," noting beachgoers were urged to enter the surf carefully as…

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MassDOT to Install Wrong-Way Driver Signage on Route 128

MassDOT will add wrong-way-driver warning signage on Route 128 ramps to prevent further tragedies. Crews are scheduled to begin the weekday daytime installation work next Tuesday, according to a report from Swampscott Patch headlined "North Shore Route 128 Wrong-Way Driver Measures Aim …

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Real Estate

Median Swampscott Home Sale Holds at $675,000 in Late Summer

Swampscott recorded 15 property sales between July 17 and Aug. 15, with 10 of those deeds disclosing a price ranging from $470,000 to $1,105,000 and a median of $675,000. The month's top sale was 67 Millett Rd, which sold for $1,105,000 on Aug. 10, one of two Millett Road transactions d…

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