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Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Select Board Approves Earth Removal Permit for New Vinnin Square Apartments (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott's Select Board has approved an earth removal permit for a 163‑unit apartment complex at 555 Essex Street in Vinnin Square, clearing a key hurdle for construction. The project is part of a broader Vinnin Square overhaul bringing new shops, restaurants, and outparcel buildings, with work expected to continue through late 2027 and modest soil removal compared with other recent sites.
2. Rising Seas Put Swampscott's Waterfront at Risk as Town Eyes New Protections (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott officials just reviewed new data showing Fisherman's Beach, the Fish House, Town Hall, and nearby neighborhoods face growing flood risks from rising seas and storms. Consultants outlined multi-million-dollar options like barriers, dunes, and raised seawalls, as the town weighs how to protect critical waterfront infrastructure, homes, and businesses from increasingly frequent coastal flooding.
3. Financing Completed for 114-Unit The Westcott in Swampscott (bostonrealestatetimes.com) — A major mixed-income housing project in Swampscott, The Westcott, has secured its permanent financing, locking in $69.1 million to support 114 energy-efficient apartments near the commuter rail. Approved under Chapter 40B, the development brings new affordable and workforce units, infrastructure upgrades, and transit-oriented amenities that will directly affect local housing options and neighborhood character.
4. 'Check in With Folks': Swampscott Marks Suicide Prevention Month (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott's Select Board has formally recognized National Suicide Prevention Month, urging residents to check in on one another and reduce stigma around mental health. Local readers are invited to a resource fair at North Shore Community College on September 23 and regional Out of the Darkness walks, while experts highlight warning signs, risk factors, and the 988 crisis lifeline.
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