25 years after 9/11, Jalbert family seeks justice

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Swampscott Family Pursues Justice 25 Years After 9/11 Loss of Robert Jalbert

Mike Jalbert was a teacher at St. Joseph School in Wakefield when news broke on Sept. 11, 2001, and it dawned on him: “Dad is flying today.” His father, Robert Jalbert, died aboard United Airlines Flight 175. Twenty-five years later, the family is continuing its federal civil lawsuit seeking accountability.

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Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Perform at The Dory Showroom Tonight

Classic rock band Lois Lane and The Daily Planets perform at The Dory Showroom tonight, Sept. 11. Doors open at 5 p.m., showtime at 8:30 p.m.

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Historical Commission Clears Glover Estate Buildings for Demolition

The Swampscott Historical Commission voted 5-3 to allow demolition of the A.E. Little House and two barns at the Glover estate, preserving the circa-1740 General John Glover Farmhouse. The developer can now seek Planning Board review.

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Swampscott Football Rolls Past St. Mary's 31-6 in Season Opener

Swampscott High defeated St. Mary's 31-6 at Blocksidge Field on Sept. 10. Junior quarterback Quinn Palmer threw two touchdown passes, and Jameson O'Keefe rushed for 140 yards and two scores.

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Free Tai Chi and Qigong Class at Red Rock Park Tomorrow

Human Harmonies offers a free outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong class Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Red Rock Park for all experience levels.

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Swampscott Police Log: Depot Disturbance, Scams, and Traffic Stops

On Sept. 9, Swampscott police responded to scam reports on Bay View Avenue and Phillips, a disturbance at the Railroad Avenue depot, a noise complaint at Greystone Park, and made multiple traffic stops.

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Rosh Hashanah Inspires Reflection at Congregation Shirat Hayam

Rabbi Michael Ragozin encouraged reflection and personal growth ahead of Rosh Hashanah starting at sunset Sept. 11. Because the holiday begins on Shabbat, the shofar will be sounded Sunday.

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Swampscott Joins Neighbors to Challenge Route 1A Lynnway Redesign

Swampscott, Marblehead, and Nahant requested a regional summit over state plans to replace general travel lanes with dedicated bus corridors along Route 1A, warning of gridlock and emergency response impacts.

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Town Pier Repairs Timed to Avoid Disrupting Harbor Eelgrass Beds

Repairs to Swampscott's town pier off Fisherman's Beach are scheduled to begin after Sept. 15, following Conservation Commission rules protecting eelgrass habitat during the growing season.

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Planning Board Sets Sept. 14 Hearings on Two Development Plans

The Swampscott Planning Board will hold a public hearing Monday, Sept. 14 on site plan special permits for 76 Barnstable Street and 299 Salem Street.

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Final Financing Closed for The Westcott Affordable Housing

MassHousing closed on $14 million in permanent financing for The Westcott, a 114-unit mixed-income development in Swampscott, completing a $69.1 million project that opened in July 2025.

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Kids Yoga Session at Swampscott Public Library This Morning

Swampscott Public Library hosts a yoga and movement class for children ages infant through 6 on Friday, Sept. 11 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., using stories, games, and props.

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