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Early voting continues ahead of Nov. 3 election
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at Swampscott Town Hall through most of the week.
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Rally draws 100 for early voting
About 100 residents rallied on Monument Avenue Saturday promoting early voting ahead of November election.
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School Committee eyes busing contract
Swampscott School Committee weighs new busing contract after bidding draws just one qualified bidder. From our own coverage: School Committee takes up new busing contract.
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Residents rally after Pride crosswalk paint-over
Residents rally with rainbow chalk and a fundraiser after town paints over Pride crosswalk. From our own coverage: September home sale tops $2.6 million. Also in today's brief (10 items): Residents respond to Pride crosswalk paint-over; Housing Authority meets Tuesday; Community Preserv…
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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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Swampscott home sale tops $2.6 million as September deeds show wide price range
Swampscott recorded 13 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, nine with prices on file and four still pending at the registry. Prices ranged from $330,000 to $2,654,000, with a median of $822,000. The top transaction was 64 Boldgett Ave., which sold for $2,654,000 on Oct. 7. Three
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Select Board eyes funds for St. John's lot
Select Board weighs seeking preservation funds to buy St. John's parking lot on Humphrey Street. From our own coverage: Planning Board pulls transit zoning from warrant; Select Board weighs bid for St. John's parking lot. Also in today's brief (8 items): Save the Glover wins preservatio…
Schools · School Committee
School Committee Awards Multiyear Busing Contract
The Swampscott School Committee approved a new busing contract and multiple policy updates Thursday night.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Splits 3-2 Over Waterfront Land Bid
Swampscott's Select Board split 3-2 on a bid to seek Community Preservation funding toward buying the St. John's parking lot at 187 Humphrey Street.