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Town offices closed Monday for Labor Day

September 6, 2026

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Swampscott Announces Town Office Closures and Trash Delays for Labor Day

Non-emergency Town of Swampscott offices, the Senior Center, and the Public Library will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Curbside collections will run on a one-day delay.

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Swampscott Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Over System Misuse

A Swampscott Police officer was placed on paid administrative leave after an investigation into potential misuse of Lynn's Flock license-plate reader system.

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Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts Opens at Former Restaurant

Operating inside the former Hawthorne Restaurant, the new Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts hosted its grand opening performance on Saturday, September 5, 2026, featuring Fats Arnold and His Midnight Hot Dogs.

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Swampscott Public School Enrollment Climbs but Stays Under Pre-Pandemic Levels

Swampscott Public School enrollment is trending upward compared to recent years, but overall numbers remain below pre-pandemic totals.

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Swampscott Boys Soccer Kicks Off Season with Revamped Roster

The Swampscott boys soccer team prepared to kick off their season at Blocksidge Field, focusing on rebuilding with several new players after graduating 12 seniors last year.

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Healey Signs Law Expanding Disability Property Tax Relief

Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation establishing a real property tax exemption for qualifying Swampscott residents with disabilities, carrying out a local Town Meeting vote.

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Swampscott Seeks Residents for Government Charter Commission

The Town of Swampscott posted a municipal notice seeking resident applications to serve on a new Charter Commission charged with reviewing town governance structure and operational procedures.

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Judge Dismisses Eviction Case Against Lincoln's Landing

Lynn District Court Judge Leo Fama II dismissed an eviction lawsuit against Lincoln's Landing restaurant after the landlord failed to attend court and bank records demonstrated rent had been paid.

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Historical Commission Previews Trails and Sails Tour Locations

Swampscott Historical Commission Vice Chair Jonathan Leamon highlighted key local architectural sites ahead of the region's upcoming Trails and Sails walking tours.

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