Schools Closed Today for Yom Kippur

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Schools Closed Today for Yom Kippur

Swampscott Public Schools are closed today, Monday, Sept. 21, in observance of Yom Kippur. The closure is listed on the district's 2026-27 academic calendar.

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Swampscott Activates Fast EV Chargers at Blocksidge Field

Town officials activated two new Level 3 DC fast-charging EV stations at Blocksidge Field on Sept. 20, 2026, supported by a $60,000 National Grid incentive and expanding the municipal charging network to 10 ports.

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Library Hosts Teen Prop Making Workshop Tonight

The Swampscott Public Library holds a Teen Prop Making Workshop today, Sept. 21, from 6-8 p.m. in the Makerspace for teens to build costume and theater props.

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Public Safety Day Set for Phillips Park Saturday

Swampscott's Public Safety Day runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Phillips Park.

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Olmsted District Walking Tours Offered Sunday

The Swampscott Historical Commission leads guided tours of the Olmsted Historic District Sunday, Sept. 27, starting at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Town Hall.

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Obituary: Donald R. Peterson Jr. Dies at 78

Donald R. Peterson Jr. died Sept. 18. Graveside services for him and his father are set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m. at Swampscott Cemetery.

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Planning Board Applications Due for October Hearing

Applications for the Planning Board's Oct. 19 meeting were due Sept. 21; the hearing was moved from Oct. 12 because of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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