🌱 Patch AM: Swampscott General Glover Farmhouse Preservation Efforts Honored

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In today's newsletter:

• Swampscott preservationists win award as Glover farmhouse plan advances
• What investigators are looking for after the Erie Street fire
• How Swampscott's diesel price compares with the rest of Essex County

Also on today's calendar: Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
• Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
• Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swampscott General Glover Farmhouse Preservation Efforts Honored (patch.com) — Preservation advocates in Swampscott are being recognized for their years-long effort to protect the historic General John Glover farmhouse as a major housing proposal advances through local review. Save the Glover! Inc. earned a regional Pioneer in Preservation Award, while developers now plan to keep the farmhouse on its original site, reflecting a key win for Swampscott's historic and civic groups.
   

• State Fire Marshal's Office Investigating Swampscott Blaze As Arson (patch.com) — An early-morning fire at a multifamily home on Erie Street in Swampscott is being investigated as possible arson, with state fire investigators assisting local police. No injuries were reported, but two families were displaced and the recently renovated building suffered heavy smoke damage despite a quick response from Swampscott firefighters.
   

• Week ending Oct. 3: Lowest diesel gas in Essex County reaches $5.39 (northbostonnews.com) — Diesel prices around Essex County recently averaged $6.37 per gallon, with Swampscott drivers seeing listed lows around the mid‑$6 range compared with a statewide average of $6.32. The report breaks down the cheapest reported diesel prices in Swampscott and neighboring communities, while noting that fuel costs remain volatile due to global supply disruptions.
   

📸 Around Swampscott

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park →
  Red Rock Park, 188 Lynn Shore Dr, Lynn
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Karen Lostracco: The Power of Humane Law Enforcement to Stop Animal Cruelty and Neglect →
  Nahant Community Center, 41 Valley Rd, Nahant
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026 →
  Beach Bluff Park, 499 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore →
  Danversport, 161 Elliott St, Danvers
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• Lydia Breed & Friends Art Exhibit Reception →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  4:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Mel Allen speaks at Swampscott Library Fundraiser →
  Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St, Swampscott
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Open House →
  Pingree School, 537 Highland St, Hamilton
  11:00 am
• Community Connections Festival →
  Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts. 153 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA, 01907
  4:00 pm
• Chelsea Berry →
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  7:00 pm
• Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Community Forum: Midterm Elections (free and open to all) →
  101 Forest Ave, Swampscott
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Magic Hunks →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Local Bowditch Attorney Recognized as a Top 500 Leading Family Lawyer in America by Lawdragon —Emma Kehoe Read on Patch

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1803) in Salem. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marblehead

• Marblehead lands $718K Rail Trail grant as new volunteer group launches (marbleheadcurrent.org)

Peabody

• Peabody Cosmetology Benefit Set To Help 2 Former Students (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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