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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.
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Planning Board pulls transit zoning from warrant
The Swampscott Planning Board voted to pull a proposed Commuter Rail 40R Smart Growth zoning district from the December Town Meeting warrant after residents packed a hearing to oppose its draft 50-foot height limit and one-space-per-unit parking standard.
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Planning Board weighs VFW zoning changes
Swampscott's Planning Board reviewed zoning changes for the VFW site that drew pushback from residents at Monday's meeting. Also in today's brief (8 items): Planning Board weighs VFW site zoning changes; 40R zoning near commuter rail draws density concerns; Swampscott gets $1.4 million …
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026
This week's Swampscott obituary notices include one entry: Burke, Neil Anthony, 87, of Swampscott, who died October 2, 2026. The notice was surfaced through Echovita, an obituary aggregator, with funeral arrangements listed as being under the care of Solimine Funeral Homes. No professio…
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Street sweeping, road milling start Monday
Street sweeping and road milling begin Monday, requiring cars off several Swampscott streets. From our own coverage: Swampscott home sales ranged $305,000 to $920,000. Also in today's brief (5 items): Youth flag football league draws nearly 200 players; Recreation Department hosts 20-pl…
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Swampscott Sales Span $305,000 to $920,000 as Trust Transfers Dominate Unpriced Deeds
Swampscott recorded 15 property deeds between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, though only eight carried a sale price in registry data so far. Those eight ranged from $305,000 to $920,000, with a median of $659,500. The period's top sale was 53 Sargent Road at $920,000, sold by Christopher W. Thurston to
Sports
Swampscott Youth Lacrosse launches a new official Facebook page for schedules and updates.
Swampscott Youth Lacrosse rolled out a new official Facebook page this week, which the league says will be used going forward for registration updates, schedules, events, and photos. The page supplements the league's ongoing spring 2027 registration drive, which opened for PreK through …
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026
This week's obituary column carries two qualifying Swampscott obituaries, both bearing the same name: Peterson, Donald R. and Peterson, Donald R., Jr. Donald R. Peterson, 101, born and raised in Lynn, died September 3, predeceased by his wife, Mary Lois (Randall) Peterson. Donald R. Pet…
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Two Swampscott Homes Tie for Top September Sale at $875,000
Swampscott recorded 15 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26. Of the seven sales with a recorded price so far, prices ranged from $305,000 to $875,000, with a median of $660,000. Two properties, 5 Macarthur Circle and 21 Muriel Road, tied for the period's top sale at $875,000 each. More
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Swampscott sports roundup, Sept. 14 to Sept. 20
Swampscott Youth Lacrosse opened registration for its 2027 spring season this week, welcoming players from PreK through 8th grade with an early-bird discount available through December 21. The league also set evaluations for its 2027 Girls Select teams for Sunday, October 11, from 9:30 …