Swampscott Select Board Tackles Housing Crisis and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: During the recent Swampscott Select Board meeting, the discussion primarily centered around legislative efforts to address the state’s housing crisis, water quality issues at Kings Beach, and the town’s strategic approach to infrastructure and public safety initiatives. Key topics included collaboration with state representatives on housing legislation, environmental management strategies, and financial planning to support community development.

Swampscott Select Board Faces Intersection Safety Concerns and Lighting Grant Deadline

Overview: The Swampscott Select Board meeting on September 18, 2024, addressed pressing community safety concerns and financial opportunities, with a primary focus on pedestrian safety at the Atlantic and Humphrey Street intersection, as well as the urgency of securing a significant lighting grant from National Grid.

Swampscott Select Board Faces Turmoil Over Property Valuations Amid School Construction

Overview: The recent Swampscott Select Board meeting was dominated by discussions over property assessments linked to the Stanley School construction project, with allegations of conflicts of interest and ethical concerns taking center stage. The board grappled with issues surrounding abatement applications, traffic safety near schools, and community engagement in public art and memorial placement.

Swampscott Board Faces Allegations, Parking Woes, and Community Initiatives

Overview: The recent Swampscott Select Board meeting was marked by serious allegations against the Board of Assessors, concerns over parking on Nason Road, and discussions on several community initiatives. The meeting delved into the ethics of the Board of Assessors, addressed resident safety concerns, and explored plans for a new Community Life Center, among other town matters.