Government · Select Board
Select Board Adopts Policy After Crosswalk Backlash
Swampscott's Select Board apologized and adopted a new government-speech policy after backlash over two rainbow crosswalks painted black during fall maintenance.
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Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs 96-Unit Glover Site Plan
The Swampscott Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a 96-unit development at the historic Glover Farmhouse property on Salem Street.
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.
Government · Planning Board
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.
Government · Swampscott For All Ages Committee
Committee Approves Veterans Crossing, Plans Senior Programs
Swampscott For All Ages Committee approved Veterans Crossing housing and planned aging initiatives, including a March 2027 decluttering conference. Robert J Powell reviewed the committee's mission. The Senior Center is now fully staffed.
Government · Harbor & Waterfront Advisory Committee
Harbor Committee Recommends Dredging Investigation for Waterfront
Swampscott harbor panel advanced dredging investigation and flood-protection planning.
Government · Select Board
Select Board unanimously approves earth removal permit for Essex Street development
Swampscott Select Board unanimously approved an earth removal permit for a 163-unit residential development at 555 Essex Street. The permit required revision to ensure compliance with the town's Earth Removal Bylaw. The project generates minimal earth removal needs, approximately 1,000 cubic yards
Government · Community Preservation Committee
Community Preservation Panel Elects New Officers, Approves Dues
The Community Preservation Committee elected Aaron Berdofe Vice Chair and Brad Graham Secretary in unanimous votes to fill positions vacated when Naomi Dreeben became ineligible after leaving the Finance Committee. Tom Dawley nominated both in separate 6-0 votes.
Government · Select Board
Select Board addresses overlay deficit and school traffic safety
Swampscott Select Board tackles financial challenges and school safety improvements. The Board considered a $2,527,823 Bond Anticipation Note for capital expenditures and reviewed fiscal year 2026 financial results, uncovering a $371,000 overlay deficit from assessment errors and increased
Government · Community Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force
Task Force Reviews Four Community Life Center Site Concepts
Clarke School emerged as the leading option for Community Life Center site selection. Abacus presented one-story and multi-story concepts for the Middle School, Hawthorne by the Sea, the Field House, and Clarke School at Monday's task force meeting. Members expressed concern about the Field House
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