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Good day Swampscott! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Renzo's Pizza moved into Swampscott's performing arts center
  • See the photos behind Swampscott's busiest week of events and news
  • Which Swampscott High teams are surging after this week's games?

Also on today's calendar: BLIND SIGHT with Ivy George - Book Release and Reading - and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds, then sun, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Renzo's Pizza Finds New Home Inside Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts (swampscotttides.org) — Renzo's Pizza has reopened inside the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts on Humphrey Street, giving residents a new spot for New York–style pies most evenings. Owner Mike Gajewski says the move coincides with the town's broader redevelopment plans for the site, which could eventually add green space, parking, and more revenue-generating businesses alongside the theater.
   

• Photos of the Week: September 26 (swampscotttides.org) — From a disability resource fair to Swamp-Stock at the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts, this week was packed with local events and big news. Swampscott High earned top recognition on state accountability measures, the library pushed early reading, and police handled a tragic incident in Vinnin Square, while residents enjoyed murder-mystery fun and live music benefiting Marblehead Counseling Center.
   

• Sports of the Week: Girls Soccer Cruises to Two Wins (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott High's girls soccer team dominated with two shutout road wins, while boys soccer, cross country, volleyball, golf, and football all faced pivotal tests this week. Local fans can track standout performances from players like Greta Siefkin and Mia Tringale, and look ahead as the football team tries to bounce back Friday at Salem High School.
   

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  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Swampscott. Apply here.
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member - MA in Swampscott. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salem

  • Salem Offers Free 30-Day Bluebikes Memberships For October (patch.com)

Marblehead

Danvers

  • Danvers Electric Bills To Jump 10 Percent Starting In October (patch.com)
  • Topsfield Fair Kicks Off 208th Season With Giant Pumpkin Contest (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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