Recreation Commission plans summer events, establishes nonprofit partner
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
Recreation Commission · Meeting of April 13, 2026
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 already in place and launch expected by June or July. Director Charlotte Daher de Garcia reported comprehensive programming: Farmers Market opening June 7 with 44 vendors, golf tournament nearly sold out for May 4, Harborfest on June 20, and concert and movie series booked.
Clarke School programming continues with Mahjong sold out at 28 and Canasta at 18; however, the town's M.O.U. with Clarke expires this year and kitchen repairs will cost $5,000 to $10,000.
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Source: the Recreation Commission meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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