Officials probe dead gulls at King's Beach

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Health Officials Investigate Dead Gulls Found Along King's Beach

At least nine dead gulls have been found along King's Beach in Swampscott and Lynn over the past week, according to resident Hersh Goldman, who first reported three birds clustered near the Swampscott end of the beach on Sept. 10. Public Health Director Jeff Vaughan notified state officials on Sept. 15 and shared guidance for handling deceased wildlife. Wildlife officials say it is too early to determine what killed the birds or whether the deaths are connected.

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Swampscott to Install No-Parking Signs Beside Historic Fish House

The Department of Public Works will post no-parking signs near the Swampscott Fish House to keep vehicles from blocking commercial and emergency access, town officials said Sept. 15.

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Harbor Committee Urges Dredging Off Fishermen's Beach

The Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee voted Sept. 15 to recommend the Select Board pursue harbor dredging off Fishermen's Beach before next boating season, citing vessels grounding at low tide.

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Debris and Damaged Fencing at Blocksidge Field Prompt Safety Alert

Superintendent Jason Calichman warned families Sept. 15 after nails, broken glass, and metal debris were found on Blocksidge Field's turf amid recurring fence vandalism.

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Swampscott Golf Stays Undefeated With 39-33 Win Over Gloucester

Swampscott High School's golf team beat Gloucester 39-33 at Bass Rocks Golf Club on Sept. 15, led by James Saunders' low round of 37.

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Teen Sewing Workshop Makes Cat Toys at Library Tonight

Teens can craft cat toys in the Makerspace at Swampscott Public Library Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 p.m.

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Swampscott Chess Club Championship Set for Tonight

The Swampscott Chess Club Championship starts at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the VFW post, 8 Pine St., with club meetings running until 9:45 p.m.

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Cultural Council to Review Grant Outreach Friday

The Swampscott Cultural Council meets virtually Friday, Sept. 18, from 1-2:45 p.m. to discuss grant-opportunity outreach, a voting rubric, and updates on the Performing Arts Center.

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Clifton Improvement Association Holds Monthly Meeting Tonight

The Clifton Improvement Association meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss Preston Beach access, stewardship, and community along the Swampscott-Marblehead coastline.

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