Police Have No Flock Policy Amid Misuse Inquiry

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Swampscott Police Lack Flock Policy Amid Misuse Inquiry

An officer remains on administrative leave during an investigation into potential misuse of Lynn's Flock license-plate reader system, and department records show Swampscott Police have no policy specific to Flock technology. The only relevant policy, written in 2015 and reviewed in 2023, covers the department's own cruiser-mounted reader, which officials say has not worked in about five years and is in storage. After the investigation began, the department said authorized personnel may use Flock readers run by partner communities.

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Swampscott Seeks Contractor Bids for Eisman's Seawall

The town opened bidding September 24, 2026, for Phase 2 seawall repairs at Eisman's Beach, including a shotcrete overlay and structural reinforcement to guard against rising tides and nor'easter storm surges.

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School Committee Weighs Policy for Revolving Funds

The Swampscott School Committee began discussing a written policy on September 24, 2026, to set standardized oversight and reporting for district revolving fund accounts.

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AAPI Market and Celebration Set for Sunday at Town Hall

The Swampscott Cultural Council's AAPI Market & Celebration runs Sunday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Hall alongside the farmers market, featuring AAPI artists, makers, local vendors, and Mid-Autumn Festival traditions.

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Swampscott Police Log: Disturbance and Larceny Reported

The police log for Wednesday, September 23, published September 24, lists a disturbance on Beach Avenue, a larceny on Prospect Street, plus alarms, area checks, and motor-vehicle stops.

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Lynn-Swampscott DAV Chapter Adjutant Wins Gomes Award

Congressman Seth Moulton named five recipients of the Peter J. Gomes Service Award on September 24, including Andrea Gayle-Bennett, adjutant for the Lynn-Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Chapter #64.

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Swampscott Football Hosts Melrose Friday Night

Swampscott Big Blue hosts Melrose tonight, Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m.

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Marblehead Counseling Center Sets Swamp-Stock Fundraiser

Swamp-Stock, a five-band fundraiser for the Marblehead Counseling Center, runs Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts; tickets are $60.

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