Harbor Committee pursues improvements as regulatory reviews continue. The committee received updates on multiple waterfront projects April 22, including an $82,500 contract award to T4 Construction for seawall and ramp repairs at Eisman Beach and the Fishhouse, which will begin once the
Swampscott's Zoning Board of Appeals granted limited setback relief for a covered deck and previewed stormwater-driven bylaw changes. Four members approved a dimensional special permit letting Scott Miller's deck sit six feet from the side lot line where 7.5 feet is required.
Zoning Board approves setback relief for Puritan Road covered porch project. The board unanimously granted a Dimensional Special Permit allowing applicant B. Scott Miller's covered porch to remain six feet from the side property line where code requires 7.5 feet, with Chair Heather L. Roman
Swampscott Finance Committee releases a nearly $88.6 million FY27 operating budget to the Select Board and votes to expand recreation spending authority.
Select Board censures member Fletcher for Code of Conduct violations. The board voted 4-0 to formally censure Mary Ellen Fletcher for violating the section governing conduct toward town staff, based on findings from an independent investigation; Fletcher did not participate in the vote. The
Earth Removal Committee reviews Amrize permit application for 2026-27. Joe Markarian, Chair, oversaw discussion of Amrize's proposal to merge and relocate benches closer to Swampscott Road during the permit year, with proposed 80-foot blasts limited to a maximum of 10 during fall months. Committee
Swampscott Select Board censures member Mary Ellen Fletcher 4-0 for code of conduct violations involving town staff.
Open Space Committee approves new member and endorses multiple initiatives. The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee voted unanimously to add Victoria Kelleher as a member and approved an updated maintenance plan for Harold King Forest. Chair Tania Lillak led the committee in endorsing a winter
Swampscott Recreation Commission approves nonprofit partner, plans summer slate. The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and approved establishing a "Friends of Recreation" 501(c)(3) nonprofit to support departmental fundraising, with a board of directors
Swampscott For All Ages Committee reviews Senior Center staffing needs ahead of Select Board presentation. Co-Chair Bob Powell and Ex-Officio Heidi Joan Whear presented data showing Swampscott ranks sixth out of seven peer communities in Council on Aging staffing levels, determining that lack of