NEWSLETTER
January 5, 2021
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This week, free COVID-19 drive-thru testing will take place on Wednesday, January 6 from 2:30-6:30pm and Saturday, January 9 from 8:00am-12:00pm at the Phillips Park Field House at 585 Humphrey St.
Please stay tuned for additional testing dates which will be listed on the Town of Swampscott website and Facebook page.
Massachusetts Stop the Spread Sites are still open, so consider visiting one of those sites if you're unable to attend Swampscott testing. |
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The Town of Swampscott is offering grants to small business owners to help them continue operations as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will help pay for rent/mortgage, employee wages, and technical assistance. Applicants may apply for up to $10,000. Completed applications are due Friday, January 8, 2021 by 10:00 AM.
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What happens after you are tested for COVID-19? Take a look at this helpful graphic that guides you through the steps and what you should look out for. The most important thing to note? If you are awaiting results, ANSWER THE PHONE even if it's a number you don't recognize. It could be someone calling you to discuss your test results or let you know you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 and need to follow appropriate quarantine protocol. To view an FAQ of COVID-19 testing procedures, click here.
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On Thursday, January 7 at 6pm, Swampscott Public Library will present Sofia McDonald, a Law Fellow at the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). Sofia will discuss EJI and the work they do for ending Mass Incarceration and helping those who have been wrongly convicted. EJI was founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, author of the book Just Mercy.
This program is offered as part of the Library’s program: One Topic One Town: A Journey Towards Dismantaling Racism.
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Senior Center
Have you seen these around town? The Senior Center vehicles have a new look! The Center offers safe socially-distanced rides to Seniors for medical appointments and errands. For more information, call the Senior Center at 781-596-8866.
Swampscott for All Ages
SFAA will present its next Stay Connected series event on January 7 at 6:00pm on Dementia Friendly Training with Siobhan McDonald. You’ll learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with it, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. This training will kick off the Dementia Friendly Action Team's initiative. Watch live on Zoom!
Stay up-to-date on the Senior activities on the following Facebook pages:
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Build a snowman in your yard or at any Swampscott Park between January 1st and March 1st.
Take a picture of your creation and submit it to Swampscott Recreation at dstrauss@swampscottma.gov.
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Thank you to Danielle Strauss and the Recreation Department for keeping us connected and our Town festive even when we couldn't be together. Here is a snapshot of last month's highlights: |
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The winners of the Light up Swampscott competition are 48 Farragut Rd. (top Left), 109 Elmwood Rd. (top right); 135 Phillips Ave (bottom).
Thank you to all who have lit up your homes to bring holiday cheer to Swampscott. Please consider leaving your lights up until January 31 to keep our town shining!
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Gingerbread Houses were built! |
Thanks to all who submitted photos of your gingerbread masterpieces! The winners were:
Most Creative: Nate Seipel (top left)
Best Youth 9 and under: Wesley, Owen, and Evie Saunders (top right)
Best Youth 10+: Amira Atoui-Rodriguez (middle photo)
Best Holiday Cheer: Regan and Madison Pelletier (bottom right)
Best Adult: Rachel Smullen with Atticus and Phin (bottom left)
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Santa stopped by in his red convertible to visit Swampscott families and leave gifts for children! |
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Burrill Street Bridge Lighting Installation |
If you haven't already, take a walk or drive under the newly-lit railroad bridge on Burrill Street. In addition to new customizable lighting, the bridge features an art installation entitled "Now and Then" consisting of eight 4x6' panels featuring artwork of local artists or historic postcards.
The lighting can be customized and will change to reflect seasons, holidays, and important events.
Thank you to artists Laura Reeder, Debbie Kennedy, Liz Smith, and Lighting Designers Peter Wright (Lewis Lighting Design) and Dan Carnevale (Apex Lighting) as well as the Department of Public Works.
Learn more about the installation and each of the murals here.
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The snow storm that came through Swampscott in December dropped 14" of snow. DPW workers worked hard for 24 hours to keep streets and sidewalks cleared and salted. Thank you to all of the DPW staff for keeping Swampscott moving, even under a foot of snow! |
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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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CURBSIDE CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION
Christmas trees will be collected during the week of January 10th. Please be sure to place trees on curb by 7am on your regular trash day. Remove everything from the tree before placing it on the curb.
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School Building Committee
January 5, 2021 - 6:30 PM
Select Board
January 6, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Affordable Housing Trust
January 11, 2021 - 5:00 PM
Planning Board
January 11, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Zoning Board of Appeals
January 19, 2021 - 7:00 PM
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REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES ON SEE-CLICK FIX |
Is there a broken streetlight in your neighborhood? Pothole on the street? Litter or trash in the park? Alert us to neighborhood maintenance issues that need to be addressed and we will work to resolve them as quickly as possible. |
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For more information about Town of Swampscott news, events,
and general information, visit
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