Schools · School Committee
Field Glass Contamination Prompts Rebuild Talks
The Swampscott School Committee heard that the elementary school's new athletic field is contaminated with glass and may need a costly rebuild.
Sports
Johnson School fifth graders run cross-country race this week
Swampscott School Committee member Martha said this week that she substituted at the Johnson School and met fifth grade students who run cross-country, watching their race on Oct. 22 and cheering them on from the sidelines.
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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.
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.
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.
Sports
Elementary school field closure prompts consultant review, town says
Swampscott's elementary school athletic field remains closed, town officials told the Select Board on Oct. 7, with consultants on site this week reviewing solutions and another update expected next week.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
Two Swampscott-resident obituaries were published this week: Burke, Neil Anthony, 87, and Hopkins, R. Warren "Hoppy" Jr., 86. Burke, who died October 2, grew up in Swampscott and was a graduate of St. John's Prep; his arrangements are being handled by Solimine Funeral Homes. Hopkins die…
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