🌱 Patch AM: How could the Lynnway redesign change your commute from Swampscott?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could the Lynnway redesign change your commute from Swampscott?

Also on today's calendar: Tanya Donelly and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Communities unite over Lynnway redesign (lynnfieldweeklynews.com) — Swampscott's Select Board has joined Marblehead and Nahant in formally asking state leaders to revisit the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project, warning that lane reductions on Route 1A could affect traffic and emergency response for Swampscott commuters. Local lawmakers are pushing for updated data, clear performance measures, and mitigation such as a shuttle linking Marblehead and Swampscott to the Swampscott commuter rail station during construction.
   

📸 Around Swampscott

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Tanya Donelly →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Fortune - Vinyl Era Class Rock Tribute Band →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
• Anthony Gomes – Praise Out Loud 2026 Tour →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Third World →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Prince of Darkness – The Ultimate Ozzy Experience →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Swampscott Chess Club Championship →
  Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8 Pine St, Swampscott
  6:45 pm
Saturday September 19
• Dance Classes for Ages 2-10 this Fall! →
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Lydia Breed & Friends Art Exhibit →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Dueling Pianos →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• What Is Christian Nationalism? →
  Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Opening Crew Member in Salem. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Lynn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salem

• Salem Launches Halloween-Themed Coloring Contest (patch.com)
• Mayor Calls For Data Center Ban In North Shore City (patch.com)
• Gen Z Evangelist Says Burning Man Felt 'Darker' Than Satanic Temple Headquarters (beliefnet.com)

Marblehead

• Koh rallies packed Marblehead Dems picnic after primary win (marbleheadcurrent.org)

Peabody

• First Sak Strong 5K Set To Honor Memory Of Peabody Coach, Teacher (patch.com)
• Peabody To Tackle Bikes, E-Bikes, Scooters, E-Dirtbikes Safety (patch.com)

Ok Swampscott! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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