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A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Swampscott this week, marking its debut with free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent app discount, according to Swampscott Patch. The opening adds a new dining option to town as summer winds down. Separately, the Swa…

Swampscott Patch reports PorchFest 2026 will feature 32 acts on 17 porches across town. The festival will open at the Linscott Park Gazebo and, new this year, add a family-friendly stop at Town Hall, according to a report from Swampscott Patch. No dates, times or full lineup have been r…

Endicott College in Beverly will host a general election debate for the open 6th Congressional District seat after the Sept. 1 primary. Swampscott Patch reports the free public forum is set for the college's Cleary Lecture Hall, bringing the general election candidates together once eac…

A new entertainment venue at 153 Humphrey Street is preparing to open its doors, per a Patch calendar listing. The Sept. 5 listing for the address, tied to swampscottcfpa.com, offers few specifics beyond promising "a whole new world" for visitors, per Patch. Separately, "Ice Cream Deliv…

Swampscott residents have until Friday, Aug. 28, to cast early, in-person primary ballots, Swampscott Patch reports. Voting is underway ahead of the state primary, with the town's early voting period wrapping up at week's end. Separately, Swampscott plans to mark the 25th anniversary of…