Synagogue vandalism suspect pleads not guilty

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Synagogue vandalism suspect pleads not guilty in Superior Court

Nick Ashtar-Zadeh pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two felonies — destruction of a place of worship and malicious destruction of property — plus a misdemeanor civil rights violation, appearing virtually for arraignment as the case moves to Essex County Superior Court. The charges stem from a June 30 incident in which surveillance cameras captured the driver of a red Tesla striking a center island flower bed and the Star of David sculpture outside Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore. Swampscott police identified the vehicle with help from the Lynn Police Department and automated license plate technology.

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Seawall repair hearing for Mission on the Bay postponed

A public hearing on permanent seawall reconstruction and a waterfront boardwalk at Mission on the Bay has been delayed at least a month while the applicant addresses feedback from town and state peer reviewers.

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Teen Fall Garlands craft workshop at library today

Swampscott Public Library hosts a Teen Fall Garlands craft program today, Wednesday, September 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., for students in grades 5-12; registration required.

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Trails & Sails historical tour set for Sunday

The Trails & Sails Tour runs Sunday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., starting at Town Hall, 22 Monument Avenue.

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Rotary Club of Swampscott meets today at Mission on the Bay

The Rotary Club of Swampscott meets today, Wednesday, September 23, at 12:15 p.m. at Mission on the Bay on Humphrey Road.

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Yacht Club members remove boats ahead of coastal storm

Swampscott Yacht Club members worked together on September 22 to remove boats from the water ahead of a coastal storm expected this weekend.

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Tree Committee Presses Glover Residences Over Shade

Swampscott's Tree Committee is pushing the 140-unit Glover Residences project, which includes 96 units in Swampscott, to reduce tree removals and add plantings and shade along key streets.

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Letter Questions Traffic Claims in Glover Development Plan

A published letter from an abutter who attended the Swampscott Planning Board's September 14 hearing on the proposed Glover development challenges the developer's traffic arguments and urges residents to attend future planning-board meetings.

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