Council on Aging expands programming and updates staffing at June meeting. The board unanimously approved April 21 minutes and received updates on staffing hires including receptionist Shannon Morrissey and Program and Volunteer Manager Jeanne Patz, with six candidates in interview for Director of
Swampscott held a public information session on its new automated trash and recycling contract, fielding resident questions.
Tree Committee backs zoning amendment on replacement trees. The Swampscott Tree Committee voted unanimously on June 11 to support a proposed zoning bylaw change requiring owners replacing dead trees in parking lots to plant new trees at specified caliper (diameter) sizes, with owners of larger
Swampscott School Committee closes 2025-26 year with six retirement tributes and strong academic data.
Swampscott open space and recreation plan committee advances multiple grant-funded projects. The committee, chaired by Tania Lillak, met with five members present and unanimously approved prior minutes. PARC grants will fund safety surfacing replacement at Clark/Abbott Playground beginning after
Swampscott Solid Waste Committee reviews new trash contract details ahead of August 1 launch. According to a presentation by Nick Connors, the shift to automated pickup from manual collection would avoid costs of $480,000 for just one year of manual service. DPW ex-officio member Gino Cresta
Swampscott Select Board unanimously approves retail liquor license for Performing Arts Center. After a continued public hearing addressing resident noise concerns, the five-member board voted 5-0 on the new retail alcoholic beverage license for the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts. Chair
Swampscott Select Board unanimously approves liquor license for new performing arts center while tabling its entertainment license over noise concerns.
Swampscott Planning Board unanimously approved two site plan special permits and launched a policy push to protect commercial space across all business-zoned districts in town.
Swampscott Poet Laureate Selection Committee plots a summer recruitment and publicity campaign. Committee Chair Stephen Iannaccone submitted a list of five potential judges for approval, with four to be selected by early September to begin accepting applications. Publicity efforts include a