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Suspicious Items at Station, No Threat Found
September 13, 2026
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Swampscott Police Investigate Suspicious Items at Station, No Threat Found
Swampscott Police responded to a report of suspicious items at the station Saturday, prompting a multi-agency hazmat response. After examination, authorities confirmed no threat to the public. No further details on the items have been released.
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Community Preservation Committee Invites Applications for Project Funding
The Swampscott Community Preservation Committee is accepting Community Preservation Act funding applications through Oct. 9 for projects involving open space, historic preservation, and community housing.
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Council on Aging to Review Staffing and Facilities at Upcoming Meeting
The Swampscott Council on Aging will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 a.m. at the Senior Center to introduce social worker Alana Kokinacis and discuss dining room facility upgrades.
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee Schedules Tuesday Public Meeting
The Swampscott Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 5:15 p.m. at Town Hall and via Microsoft Teams to discuss solid waste and recycling operations.
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Jewish Community Concludes Rosh Hashanah High Holy Day Observances
Congregants across Swampscott conclude Rosh Hashanah at nightfall Sunday, Sept. 13, marking the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days.
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Swampscott Alum David Shribman Reflects on Modern Conservatism
In an essay published Sept. 11, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Swampscott High School alumnus David M. Shribman examined the evolving direction of American conservatism.
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Registration Opens for Fall Town-Wide Yard Sale
Swampscott Recreation is accepting registrations for the Fall Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Town Hall Lawn and at residential properties.
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Family Fun Fest Welcomes School Year at Linscott Park
The Family Fun Fest takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Linscott Park, featuring food trucks, lawn games, and entertainment to benefit the Swampscott Education Foundation.
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