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Hello Swampscott! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to help Swampscott track its first spotted lanternfly infestation
- What Lincoln's Landing's eviction fight means for Humphrey Street's future
- Why Fisherman's Beach might be Swampscott's easiest tide-pooling escape
Also on today's calendar: Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts presents The Shaelyn Band live at The Dory! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spotted Lanternflies Found in Swampscott, State Officials Confirm (swampscotttides.org) — State agricultural officials have confirmed that invasive spotted lanternflies are now present in Swampscott, and residents may soon see inspection teams around town. The bugs don't bite, but they can damage trees, crops, and outdoor spaces, so locals are urged to report any suspected sightings with photos to help track and contain the infestation. 
• Lincoln's Landing Eviction Case Highlights Broader Concerns Over Humphrey Street Business Turnover (swampscotttides.org) — A long-loved Swampscott breakfast spot, Lincoln's Landing, is fighting eviction in Lynn District Court, a case tenants say reflects wider problems with a Humphrey Street landlord and frequent business turnover. Current and former tenants describe rent disputes and tense interactions, while Select Board Vice Chair Danielle Leonard and many residents rally behind keeping the restaurant—and a vibrant commercial strip—in town.
• 8 Massachusetts Beaches Where You Can Explore Massive Tide Pools (takingthekids.com) — Fisherman's Beach in Swampscott gets a spotlight as a relaxed, neighborhood-style cove with gentle water, tide pools, and easy parking—no resident sticker required. The piece also notes nearby Eiseman's Beach and other North Shore tide-pooling spots, with tips on low-tide exploring, safety, and nearby Humphrey Street shops for post-beach snacks.
📸 Around Swampscott
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott
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★ Featured events ★
- Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts presents The Shaelyn Band live at The Dory! →
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts,
1:00 pm - 2026 Peabody Community Market →
Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
3:00 pm - Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23 →
Historical Talk,
4:00 pm - The Meditations →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Children's "Ariel" Performance
Lynn Public Library 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902
11:00 am - Children's Visit with Percy
Lynn Public Library 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902
3:00 pm - Orientation for new students
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn, MA 01902 - Duke Robillard →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Deric Dyer - Music & Stories from a Life of Touring with Tina Turner and Joe Cocker →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Jimmy Tingle: The "Radical" Middle- Why Would a Comedian Run for Office? Film Screening + Q&A →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
📣 Swampscott Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dockside Pub posted a job opening for Bartender in Swampscott. Apply here.
- Superior Grocers posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.
🗞 Nearby News
Salem
- The City of Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall (salemma.gov)
- Will You Help Bayou Find a Home on the Cape? (capecod.com)
- Gwen Knows Exactly Why Salem PD Needs Her More Than She Needs Them on Days of Our Lives (soaphub.com)
Marblehead
- Select Board dissolves Charter Committee after receiving final work (marbleheadcurrent.org)
- Schools to restructure finance department after Pfifferling departure (marbleheadcurrent.org)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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