NEWSLETTER
November 17, 2020
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The Town of Swampscott has increased testing from 3 days a week to 6 days a week. Testing days are: Mondays - Friday from 2:30-6:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm.
See the Health & Public Safety News section in this newsletter for important information on staying safe this Thanksgiving.
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THANK YOU TO OUR POLL WORKERS AND STAFF! |
Thank you to the 75 poll workers and to our Town Clerk's Office for making this November election run smoothly and safely. There was an amazing 82% voter turnout this year. 6,851 residents voted early in person or by mail, and 2,819 voted at the polls.
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Although we were unable to gather as a community this year, we took a moment to honor our veterans in a small ceremony. Thank you to our veterans and your service to our country. |
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The Mass Department of Public Health recommends keeping your holiday gathering to a small group with whom you are regularly in contact. If you choose to celebrate with friends and family you do not typically have contact with, consider these important guidelines.
- Minimize contact with other people for 14 days before and after gathering and get tested at Swampscott’s drive-thru testing site.
- Set table placements 6-feet apart, open windows and doors, and do not serve food buffet-style. Consider having guests bring their own food, plates, and utensils.
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Follow Massachusetts guidelines and limit your indoor gatherings to no more than 10 guests, and outside gatherings to no more than 25 guests.
- Do not attend a Thanskgiving gathering if you or anyone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19, is awaiting test results, or has been exposed to someone who is sick
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Check out two new events as part of the library's One Topic, One Town program:
Wednesday, November 18: Join a discussion with Art History Educator Jane O'Neil about Norman Rockwell's paintings about race, inclusion, and exclusion in America. [LEARN MORE]
Tuesday, November 24th: Discuss Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, a book and movie about a young lawyer who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit law office in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to defending the poor and the wrongly incarcerated. [LEARN MORE]
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The Senior Center wants to ensure that no seniors go without a holiday meal this year. With the help of the center, seniors have access to groceries from the Anchor Food Pantry or a prepared meal from Settler Restaurant in Salem organized by the Rotary.
If you know of a senior who is in need of a holiday meal, please call the Senior Center at 781-596-8866.
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Stay up-to-date on the Senior Center's activities on their Facebook page.
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Stay tuned for information in the next newsletter about Swampscott Recreation's socially distanced holiday events and tours!
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DPW installed 160 feet of concrete sidewalk at Fisherman's Beach along with 4 new trees. |
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- The Kings Beach Seawall Repair project continues.
- Improvements to the Preston Beach Entrance should be completed this week.
- Check out the murals hung under the Burrill Street Bridge. Keep your eye out for when the bridge is lit up with decorative lights soon!
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Swampscott's Boards and Committees are seeking new members to help lead innovative projects and programs in Swampscott.
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Historical Commission is working on many projects of historical interest around town.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
There are a lot of fluids and materials in your house and garage that should never be thrown away in your household trash. On Tuesday, December 8, the Town of Swampscott and Marblehead invite you to participate in Household Hazardous Waste Community Collection Day. Visit the REGISTRATION PAGE to view a list of eligible hazardous waste and to schedule a pick-up at your home.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Tuesday, November 18, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Conservation Commission
November 19, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Select Board
November 24, 2020 - 6:00 PM
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For more information about Town of Swampscott news, events,
and general information, visit
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