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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Swampscott's Planning Board reviewed zoning changes for the VFW site that drew pushback from residents at Monday's meeting.

Today in Swampscott

• 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
• Library still seeking youth services librarian. The Swampscott Public Library continues to search for a part-time youth services and Maker Space librarian to lead programming for young patrons, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• VFW post treasurer honored by Rep. Moulton. E.F. Gilmore Post 64 treasurer and adjutant Andrea Gayle Bennett received recognition arranged through U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton's office after an unexpected email alerted her to the honor, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8, 4:30 p.m.: Revere freshman volleyball visits Swampscott Thursday. Revere's freshman volleyball team plays a non-conference road match at Swampscott on Thursday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

Recent editions

• Sunday, October 4, 2026 — Street sweeping and road milling begin Monday, requiring cars off several Swampscott streets