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Town Opens Seawall Repair Bids Thursday

September 20, 2026

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Swampscott Sets Bid Opening for Seawall Repairs

The Town of Swampscott will open bids on its Seawall Repairs Project Thursday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m., according to the solicitation posted by the Department of Public Works. The work involves repair of the seawall through construction of a shotcrete overlay and associated concrete work. Bid documents are available at www.swampscottma.gov/bids.aspx, and questions go to the town's purchasing department at 22 Monument Ave.

Town of Swampscott

Sound Healing Session Set for Today at UUCGL

A sound healing session led by Joe Hayes runs today, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at UUCGL Sanctuary, 101 Forest Ave. The $25 session requires advance payment.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

Spiritualism Church Plans Historic Open House and Exhibit

The Swampscott Church of Spiritualism will host a free Trails & Sails open house and history exhibit Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 59 Burrill Street, highlighting the 1890s building and Spiritualism history.

The Swampscott Church of Spiritualism

Mediumship Demonstration Scheduled for September 26

A Trails and Sails demonstration of evidential mediumship, requiring registration, takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism.

The Swampscott Church of Spiritualism

UUCGL Holds Sunday Service Today

UUCGL's service, 'Holding the Center,' takes place today, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein leading worship.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

Swampscott Soccer Hosts Peabody Wednesday

Swampscott, coming off a 2-0 win over Saugus, hosts Peabody Veterans Memorial at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

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UUCGL Social Justice Team Meets Today

The Social Justice Ministry Team meets today, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at UUCGL to write voting postcards and identify volunteer opportunities in food security, immigration, and voting rights.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

UUCGL Hosts Sunday Dungeons & Dragons Group Today

A Dungeons & Dragons group meets today, Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. in UUCGL's Skylight Room, welcoming sixth-graders and older, including beginners and parents.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

New Pickup Rules Aim to Ease Elementary School Traffic

Swampscott Elementary now requires parents to wait until 1:45 p.m. to line up for 2:10 p.m. dismissal, a change meant to reduce congestion; police are helping direct traffic as families adjust.

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