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1. Unified Basketball Hosts 'Fans in the Stands' Game (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott High School's Unified basketball team packed the gym Thursday for its sixth annual "Fans in the Stands" game, drawing classmates, staff, and families to cheer them on. Though Big Blue narrowly lost to North Reading, coaches and players emphasized inclusion, friendships, and school-wide support that continue in the hallways long after the final buzzer.
2. Swampscott Harbor Needs Dredging, But Eelgrass Complicates Plans (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott officials are pushing to dredge the harbor before next boating season, warning that boats are grounding at low tide and access is shrinking for commercial and recreational users. But a large protected eelgrass meadow in Swampscott Harbor complicates the project, forcing the town to balance safe navigation with environmental protections and creative mooring arrangements.
3. School Committee Mulls Establishment of Written Revolving Funds Policy (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott's School Committee is weighing whether to adopt a rare written policy governing how its revolving funds, including athletics, lunch, and Nahant tuition revenues, are managed. Officials say the move could boost transparency for residents, though some members worry about over-transparency for such a small district. A vote on whether to keep developing the policy is set for October 8.
4. Salem, Swampscott Volunteers Among 5 Gomes Service Award Recipients (patch.com) — A local veterans' leader from the Lynn-Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Chapter is among five people being honored with Congressman Seth Moulton's Peter J. Gomes Service Award in Salem next week. The recognition highlights volunteer work supporting veterans, immigrants, families facing childhood cancer, and community services across the 6th District, underscoring how Swampscott-connected advocates are improving lives throughout the region.
5. Lowest regular gas price in Essex County hits $4.04 for week ending Sept. 19 (northbostonnews.com) — Swampscott drivers are paying about $4.39 per gallon for regular gas, according to this week's Essex County roundup from GasBuddy. While the county's lowest price hit $4.04, the report shows how Swampscott compares with nearby communities as global oil markets and refinery issues keep fuel costs volatile.
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