Swampscott Select Board Grapples with Water Infrastructure Investment and Hiring Challenges

Overview: During the recent Swampscott Select Board meeting, discussions focused on the town’s potential investment in water infrastructure, the reopening of a decades-old murder case, and updates on the hiring processes for the police and fire departments.

Swampscott Select Board Faces Community Tensions Over Veterans Housing and Redevelopment

Overview: In a recent Swampscott Select Board meeting, the proposed development of 42 housing units for veterans sparked a debate, highlighting tensions between advancing veterans’ housing needs and addressing concerns from Pine Street residents. The board grappled with the complexities of balancing community priorities, ensuring transparency, and making strategic decisions amid financial constraints and zoning challenges.

Swampscott Select Board Faces Transparency Concerns Amid Veterans Housing Debate

Overview: The Swampscott Select Board meeting on November 20th was marked by debates over transparency and the future of a proposed veterans housing project. Significant public scrutiny centered on the board’s handling of executive sessions and the controversial terms of a land development agreement aimed at creating affordable housing prioritizing veterans. Concerns about the project’s scope, potential impacts on the community, and the ongoing relationship with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) were at the forefront of discussions.

Swampscott Select Board Faces Community Criticism Over VFW Closure and Transparency Issues

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Swampscott Select Board, community members voiced concerns over the town’s decision to close the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post, calling for greater transparency in committee appointments, and expressing unease about the handling of traffic and infrastructure projects in light of new school developments.

Swampscott Select Board Discusses Pollution at Nahant Beach and UV Station Proposals

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Swampscott Select Board confronted issues regarding pollution at Nahant Beach and the proposed implementation of a UV station to address the matter. The board also covered various topics, including the financial health of the town, upcoming elections, and the appointment of new members to various committees.