Swampscott open space committee tracks trail, park project progress
Swampscott's open space committee reviewed trail and park improvement projects. Marzie Galazka, Director of Community and Economic Development, reported that the PARC Program will fund safety surfacing at Clark/Abbott Playground, with construction starting after July 1, 2026. A LAND grant
Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee · Meeting of February 10, 2026
Swampscott's open space committee reviewed trail and park improvement projects. Marzie Galazka, Director of Community and Economic Development, reported that the PARC Program will fund safety surfacing at Clark/Abbott Playground, with construction starting after July 1, 2026. A LAND grant application for Phillips Park improvements including basketball court work, lighting, and benches is under state review with a site visit scheduled February 11.
The committee awarded its Archer Street trail construction contract to Greener Group with LAND funding secured to begin as weather permits. The town issued an RFP for temporary use of Hawthorne property, with two responses received for Select Board discussion February 11.
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Source: the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee meeting of February 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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