Swampscott Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Development projects draw timeline questions

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8 a.m. to noon: Monthly recycling drop-off set for Saturday The Department of Public Works will accept cardboard, metal and styrofoam for recycling Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the DPW Yard, 200 Paradise Road.Town of Swampscott

Yesterday in Swampscott (Fri, Oct 30)

• Saugus visits Swampscott in football finale Saugus played an away conference football game at Swampscott Friday evening at 7 p.m., according to MaxPreps, as both teams closed out their regular-season schedules.MaxPreps
• Elementary school holds Halloween costume walk Parents and families lined sidewalks around Swampscott Elementary School Friday morning as students paraded in costumes for the annual Halloween walk, Swampscott Tides reported.Swampscott Tides
• Tides updates status of major development projects Swampscott Tides surveyed several major development projects in town, from housing and commercial space to community facilities and infrastructure upgrades, as residents ask about completion timelines.Swampscott Tides
• Swampscott woman realizes football career dreams Swampscott Tides profiled resident Alice Sullivan, who grew up watching her brother play and the Patriots win, and has since pursued her own path in football.Swampscott Tides
• Guide breaks down ten statewide ballot questions Swampscott Tides published a guide to the ten ballot questions voters will see this election, including a proposal expanding the state's public records law.Swampscott Tides
• Guide covers races, debates and campaign money Swampscott Tides outlined the races on this year's ballot, including the U.S. Senate contest, as voters prepare for decisions that will shape state and district politics.Swampscott Tides
• Who's on Swampscott's ballot this Tuesday Swampscott Tides detailed who appears on the ballot for Tuesday's state and federal election, noting the town's single polling place at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex Street.Swampscott Tides

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Advance voting continues Sunday at Town Hall Town Hall's first floor will offer advance ballot processing for the November 3 election Sunday, with sessions running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to midnight.Town of Swampscott
• Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Pats on the Lawn returns to Town Hall The town hosts 'Pats on the Lawn' on the Town Hall lawn Sunday from 4:25 to 7 p.m.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Nov 2, 5 p.m.: Capital Improvement Committee meets Monday evening The Capital Improvement Committee meets Monday at 5 p.m. in the Town Hall first floor conference room.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Nov 2, 5:30 p.m.: Library trustees meet Monday in Baldwin Room The Board of Library Trustees meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Baldwin Room at Swampscott Library, 61 Burrill St.Swampscott Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 7 p.m.: Historic District Commission convenes Monday night The Historic District Commission meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall first floor conference room.Town of Swampscott
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:30 a.m.: Commission on Disability holds virtual meeting The Commission on Disability holds a virtual meeting Monday starting at 10:30 a.m.Town of Swampscott
• Tue, Nov 3: Polls open Tuesday for state election Voters head to the polls Tuesday for the state election, with Swampscott's single polling place at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex Street.Town of Swampscott
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Water and sewer committee meets Tuesday The Water and Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Committee meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall first floor conference room.Town of Swampscott
• Wed, Nov 4, 1 p.m.: Cultural Council meets virtually Wednesday The Cultural Council holds a virtual meeting Wednesday starting at 1 p.m.Town of Swampscott
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Wednesday at high school The Select Board holds its regular session Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in room B129 at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex Street.Town of Swampscott
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Climate Action committee meets Wednesday evening The Climate Action and Resilience Committee meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall first floor conference room.Town of Swampscott

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