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Jeep Swamped at Fishermen's Beach Ahead of Storm
September 24, 2026
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Jeep Submerged at Fishermen's Beach During Boat Retrieval
A Jeep was stuck in the surf off Fishermen's Beach for more than an hour Wednesday evening after its owner tried to pull a boat from the water. It became nearly half-submerged as the tide rose, until a tow truck pulled it free. Residents have been encouraged to take their boats out of the harbor before a nor'easter expected to bring coastal flooding, high surf, strong winds and rain from Friday through the weekend.
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Select Board Weighs Pushback on Lodge Road 40B Project
On Sept. 23, 2026, the Swampscott Select Board reviewed a new Chapter 40B application for four residential units at 0 Lodge Road and debated whether the town qualifies for Safe Harbor status to challenge the proposal.
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Swampscott Orders Beach Gear Removed Ahead of Nor'easter
Town officials ordered kayaks, paddleboards and other recreational gear removed from Fisherman's Beach by Thursday evening ahead of a nor'easter expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, rough surf and coastal flooding from Friday through the weekend.
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Late Penalty Kick Propels Swampscott Boys Soccer Over Peabody
Senior Simon Ramos converted a 73rd-minute penalty kick at Blocksidge Field on Sept. 23, giving Swampscott boys soccer a 2-1 win over Peabody.
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Poet Laureate Selection Committee Meets Thursday at Town Hall
The Poet Laureate Selection Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room at Swampscott Town Hall, 22 Monument Avenue.
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School Committee Meets Thursday Evening
The Swampscott School Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex Street, Room B129, with a Zoom option available.
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Swampscott to Host Free Tire Drop-off to Curb Mosquitoes
The Swampscott Health Department will host a free rimless tire drop-off Sept. 26 at the DPW Yard to eliminate stagnant water where mosquitoes breed, amid moderate regional West Nile virus risk.
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State Traffic Analysis Fuels Debate Over Lynnway Lane Reductions
New state modeling released Sept. 23 projected minimal commute delays from reducing Lynnway lanes, prompting renewed calls from Swampscott officials for comprehensive regional mitigation plans.
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Historical Commission Holds Virtual Meeting Thursday
The Historical Commission meets virtually Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., with joining details on the town's event page.
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Swampscott JV Volleyball Plays Revere
Swampscott's JV volleyball team plays an away non-conference match at Revere on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4:00 p.m.
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