NEWSLETTER
November 10, 2021
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Vaccination Clinic for Ages 5-11 |
The Marblehead Health Department and the Swampscott Health Department will be holding a joint 1st dose COVID vaccination clinic for Swampscott and Marblehead residents ages 5-11 on Tuesday, November 16th from 3-7pm at the Lucretia and Joseph Brown Elementary School at 40 Baldwin Rd. in Marblehead.
Pre-registration is required by using the button below. View a fact sheet on the vaccine here and the full event flyer here.
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GET VACCINATED to protect those around you who remain vulnerable to COVID-19 including young children who may not yet be fully vaccinated
- If you are not fully vaccinated, wear a mask indoors
- Do not attend a Thanksgiving gathering if you or anyone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19, or is awaiting test results
- Consider getting tested before visiting others for Thanksgiving, and testing after the gathering. Find a COVID testing site near you.
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BEWARE OF FINANCIAL SCAMS |
Swampscott Seniors are often targeted by financial scams. The Swampscott Police want to remind everyone of what to look out for:
IRS, Social Security, Medicare: These entities will never call you unsolicited. If you receive any call from a person posing as someone representing the IRS, Social Security, or Medicare, hang up immediately. Individuals on this call will often threaten you with fines, refuse to make future payments, or even jail.
Grandparent Scam: This is a scam in which someone calls to pose as a fake grandchild asking for money to solve some sort of unexpected financial problem (overdue rent, car repairs, jail bond, etc.). If they ask you to pay them in gift cards or money transfers, this is a warning sign that it's not legitimate.
And remember, if you receive a call asking for money and it doesn't seem quite right, check with the Police Department by calling 781-595-1111
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Thank you to the Swampscott DPW crew for heading out into the storm last week to clean up the dozens of downed trees that blocked roads and hit homes. Over the course of last week they removed 19 trees blocking roadways, 16 trees on homes and private property, 2 trees on vehicles, and cleared out 60 limbs - sometimes working all night long.
We appreciate all you do to keep us safe and keep our Town moving!
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GREAT CHANGES COMING TO
SWAMPSCOTT COMMUNITY POWER
From program launch in 2016 through the end of October 2021, participants in Swampscott Community Power, Swampscott's town electricity program, will have together purchased more than 210,000 MWh of electricity from renewable sources instead of fossil fuels. This community-wide effort has resulted in more than 130 million pounds of CO2 emissions avoided, which is equal to avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions of passenger cars driving more than 148 million miles.
Now, Swampscott Community Power is increasing its commitment to buy renewable electricity from the New England region starting in November. At the same time, the program will offer new prices that will be lower than National Grid’s proposed winter residential Basic Service price and also lower for most program participants. Learn more about the program and these changes.
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION OPENS NEW EXHIBIT SPACE AT TOWN HALL
The Swampscott Historical Commission invites the public to the opening of the new Exhibit of Treasures from Historical Archives “Elihu Thomson’s Inventive Life,” on Friday, November 19 from 5:00-6:00 PM at Swampscott Town Hall. Learn more about the exhibit and Historical Commission.
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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Thursday, November 11, 11 AM
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Join us as we honor our nation's heroes at the annual Veteran's Day Ceremony on Monument Ave. A collation will follow at VFW Post 1240, 8 Pine Street. All are welcome. |
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TURKEY TREASURE HUNT
Sunday, November 21, 10 AM
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Join the race around Swampscott using
town and historic clues to find Tom Turkey!
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VIRTUAL HOLIDAY
WINE TASTING
Friday, December 10, 7-8:30 PM
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Maia will take wine-tasters on a tour of 3 delicious wines for an evening of sipping, learning, and socializing.
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HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
AND PARADE
Saturday, December 11
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5:00 - 8:00 PM: Festivities at Town Hall including a marketplace, hot cocoa, cookies, train ride, inflatables, music, and the gingerbread house display.
5:30 PM: Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at Linscott Park
5:30 PM: Parade begins at Swampscott High School (to arrive at Town Hall at 6:30 PM)
6:00 PM: Tree Lighting!
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10th ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST |
Bring your finest gingerbread house to Town Hall on December 6th between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM! Public viewing will take place from December 7th thru December 17th during regular Town Hall hours and at the Holiday Festival on December 11th from 5:30-8 pm.
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LIGHT UP SWAMPSCOTT
HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
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Let's celebrate! You can be voted the most festive home/business in town! Please have your lights up by December 14th.
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A VISIT FROM SANTA
Saturday, December 18, 12-2 PM
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Santa has teamed up with Swampscott Recreation to come visit boys and girls at your home. Due to his hectic schedule, Santa will not get out of his vehicle but will stop by to wish you a Merry Christmas while his helpers drop a gift off for the kids.
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CHECK OUT THESE CLASSES!
Have you seen the great classes being offered down at the Senior Center?
Take a look at just a few of the classes and events rounding out the great-line up of programs at the Center.
Call the Senior Center at 781-596-8866 to register and learn more!
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Osteo Class
Monday at 1:00 pm
Balance Class
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
Tai Chi Class
Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg Class
Monday morning at 9:00 am
Mah Jongg Group
Tuesday morning at 9:00 am
Scrabble
Thursday at 1:00 pm
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SENIOR CENTER - OUT AND ABOUT! |
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In a recent outing, Senior Center members were treated to a delicious lunch at Essex Tech, Maple Street Bistro cooked and served by culinary arts students. |
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NEW ARRIVALS AT THE LIBRARY |
Did you know that the Swampscott Public Library has an ever-changing list of new arrivals right on the homepage? Check out the homepage, find the Newest Arrivals section, and scroll to find your next favorite read! |
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Are you looking to get rid of your fall and Halloween pumpkins?
Don't throw them in your trash - compost them with Black Earth Composting
on Saturday, November 13!
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NEW MATTRESS RECYCLING PROGRAM |
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The Town of Swampscott offers a Mattress Recycling Program with the help of a Mass DEP grant. Residents can now purchase MATTRESS RECYCLING stickers at Town Hall Customer Service at 22 Monument Ave. or online.
Mattresses will be picked up on the 2nd and last Saturday of each month and properly disposed of in recycling.
- Mattresses must be left out by the curb on your property and must not block the sidewalk
- Box springs and mattresses can both be disposed of using one sticker
- Please do not leave mattress out more than 24 hours in advance of pick-up
- Mattress recycling stickers cannot be purchased from retailers - only online or at Town Hall
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GOT THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS? |
Bring them to one of the two free Swampscott compost stations in the Swampscott Cemetery or the Police Station. LEARN MORE
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Composting: There are two free compost stations in Swampscott or sign up for Black Earth's paid curbside service
Clothing/Small Household Items
Styrofoam: Drop-off last Saturday of the month 8AM-12PM | DPW Yard (free)
Metal: Drop-off last Saturday of the month 8AM-12PM | DPW Yard (free)
Curbside Recycling: Unsure if something can be recycled? Use Recycle Smart's online search tool!
Hazardous Waste: Household Hazardous Waste collection is offered 4 times a year. The next date is in December 8, 2021. Pre-Registration is required. See registration link here. Register by December 6.
Mattresses: Recycle your mattress by purchasing a sticker from Town Hall or online.
Learn about other Waste Reduction opportunities HERE!
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Stay up-to-date on Swampscott's efforts to reduce waste, and learn more about what YOU can do to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in Swampscott! Follow our Facebook page!
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School Committee Executive Session
November 10, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Library Trustees
November 10, 2021 - 7:00 PM
School Committee
November 10, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Veterans Day
Town Offices Closed
November 11, 2021
Earth Removal Advisory Committee
November 15, 2021 - 6:30 PM
Zoning Board of Appeals
November 16, 2021 - 7:00 PM
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Select Board
November 17, 2021
School Committee Executive Session
November 18, 2021 - 3:00 PM
School Committee Executive Session
November 18, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Conservation Commission
November 18, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving
Town Hall Closed
November 25, 2021
*Town Hall will close at 12 PM on November 24
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For more information about Town of Swampscott news, events,
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