Government & development in Swampscott
Government & development in Swampscott, updated every morning from the Swampscott brief.
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Last 14 days
- Planning Board weighs VFW site zoning changes. The Planning Board discussed proposed bylaw amendments to the Burrill Senior Center Planned Development District that would allow a fraternal organization at the VFW site, drawing resident concern, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
- 40R zoning near commuter rail draws density concerns. Planning Board members and residents weighed a possible 40R zoning district near the commuter rail station, balancing support for walkability against worries about added building density, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
- Swampscott gets $1.4 million grant for water work. Gov. Maura Healey announced Swampscott will receive $1.4 million through the state's Community One Stop for Growth program for Pine Street water infrastructure; Marblehead received $718,000 for its Rail Trail in the same round, Swampscott Patch and Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
- Finance director previews nearly $3 million capital plan. Finance Director Patrick Luddy presented a list of potential capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2028 to town officials Monday night, after meeting with department heads, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
- Architects present four sites for Community LifeCenter. Abacus Architecture and Planners outlined four potential locations around town for a proposed Community Life Center, building on earlier plans presented to the feasibility study task force, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
- Swampscott home sales ranged $305,000 to $920,000. Property transfers recorded across Swampscott last week ranged from $305,000 to $920,000, with several trust and family transfers among the deeds that listed no sale price.Swampscott News
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