Town of Swampscott Newsletter

NEWSLETTER

April 1, 2021

SO YOU'VE BEEN VACCINATED - NOW WHAT?

Can you visit friends and family? Is it still possible to get sick? Do you have to quarantine if exposed? There's so many questions floating around - we've compiled some FAQs to help you sort through what you can expect after you've been vaccinated.

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WALKER ROAD PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING

Residents are invited to an upcoming community meeting on April 5 at 6:30pm regarding proposed changes to Walker Rd. At this meeting, the Department of Public Works and Office of Community & Economic Development will present some design concepts for Walker Road and invite feedback and thoughts on how we can work to make this neighborhood safe for all.

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MASKS MANDATORY!

Don't forget, masks are STILL REQUIRED when in public spaces - inside or outside. Even if you have been vaccinated, for the comfort and safety of others, please wear your mask at all times.

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK

April 24, 2021 is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 20th Nationwide prescription drug Take-Back Day. The Swampscott Police Department is a year-round disposal site. However, during the month of April leading up to April 24^th, in addition to accepting all solid dosage pharmaceutical products (both human and pet prescribed), people will be able to dispose of liquids in consumer containers. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in original containers and the depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Intra-venous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard by blood-borne pathogens. For more information, call 781-595-1111 or email atcdoyle@swampscottpolice.com.

SEE WHAT'S NEW!

The Fire Dept. has been undergoing search and rescue and forcible entry training using a soon-to-be-demolished house.

The Emergency Management/Health Department team deployed the newly re-fitted trailer to assist the high school with COVID testing last week. The trailer has been funded through CARES Act funding.

STREET SWEEPING

Spring Street sweeping for all roads will begin on Monday, April 5. During the designated times, all vehicles must be moved off of the street to allow street sweeping to occur. DPW has put together a comprehensive list of streets and corresponding dates to help you best keep track of when sweeping will be happening in your neighborhood.

See the full street listing and more information HERE.

We Shall Not be Silent:

Conversations on Race

Swampscott Public Library and Shirat Hayam are co-sponsoring a series "We Shall Not be Silent." Register for one or all of them at www.shirathayam.org.

The guest speakers are as follows:

Wednesday, April 7th at 7:30 pm

Gov. Deval Patrick

Sunday, April 18th at 4 pm

Rav Tiferet Berenbaum

Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30 pm.

Rev. Dr. Andre Bennett

The Senior Center is presenting another one of their popular Grab n’ Go events on April 14th. This Grab n’ Go will include 2 individually wrapped pizzas from Prince Pizzeria in Saugus and a dessert. Seniors can call to make a reservation for this free event March 31st-April 7th by calling the Senior Center at 781-596-8866.

Read the April 2021 edition of the Senior Center Newsletter!

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SWAMPSCOTT SENIOR CENTER

SWAMPSCOTT FOR ALL AGES

OPEN SPACE & RECREATION PLAN COMMITTEE

TREE TASK FORCE

One of the trees on Town Hall grounds, a circa 70 year old European Beech near the entrance, had to be taken down last Fall. The Tree Advisory Task Force considered many possible replacement trees and selected 3 top contenders.

They are looking for public input on which tree to choose for this location. You can see the location, learn more about the tree species, and vote HERE.