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- Essex County
- 11/5/25
- 11/05/2025
- 161 Minutes
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Overview: The Swampscott Select Board meeting focused heavily on the future of the Hawthorne property, currently operated by the Athenas family, as well as community concerns about transparency and resource management. The board discussed the imminent end of the current restaurant operation agreement on December 31st, with the Athenas family indicating no interest in continuing beyond this date. This prompted a review of potential options for the property, including short-term tenant agreements to avoid vacancy and further deterioration. Members stressed the importance of maintaining occupancy and discussed the procedural steps required to solicit new tenants through a Request for Proposals (RFP).
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/28/25
- 10/28/2025
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: In a lengthy meeting, the Swampscott Select Board and Zoning Board of Appeals grappled with a proposal to install a spray booth at Lai’s Garage on Essex Street. The discussion focused on the implications for zoning regulations and environmental health, highlighting community concerns over potential pollution and the historical use of the property.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/22/25
- 10/22/2025
- 210 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Swampscott Select Board meeting primarily focused on the future use of the Clark School as a community hub and the definition of community space in a proposed development project. Discussions included leveraging the Clark School for local programs, managing associated operational costs, and ensuring that community space fulfills residents’ expectations.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/21/25
- 10/21/2025
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The Swampscott Select Board recently convened to address several issues concerning the proposed Veterans Crossing development, with the meeting centered on traffic safety, landscaping concerns, and the necessity of a peer review process. As the project continues to evolve, the board and community members expressed varied concerns, necessitating discussions and proposed modifications to the plans.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/20/25
- 10/20/2025
- 150 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Swampscott Select Board meeting on October 20, 2025, primarily tackled issues surrounding project delays and address discrepancies, alongside discussions on local developments and renovations. Key topics included the postponement of a site plan special permit hearing due to an address mix-up, project timeline extensions, and updates on a major hotel renovation project.
