Swampscott Select Board

One Pager : Town Administrator Selection, Community Projects, and Policy Discussions

Long Form Summary During the Swampscott Select Board meeting, several key topics and developments were discussed. The interim Town Administrator provided updates on town matters, including the selection of candidates for the Town Administrator position, community development projects, and ongoing police union negotiations. The committee addressed public comments on social equity policy and considered appointing […]

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Timeline : Town Administrator Selection, Community Projects, and Policy Discussions

Long Form Summary Town Administrator Report (Link: 00:08:25 – 00:16:30) Questions on Town Administrator Report (Link: 00:16:31 – 00:21:56) Public Comments on Social Equity Policy (Link: 00:22:13 – 00:24:45) Appointment of Eric Kinshurf as Temporary Town Accountant (Link: 00:24:48 – 00:29:14) Transfer of Liquor License Ownership Public Hearing (Link: 00:30:21 – 00:33:13) Water Bond Approval

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Swampscott Select Board: Town Administrator Selection, Community Projects, and Policy Discussions

Click Below for Additional Meeting Summaries: Meeting Opening and Town Administrator Report (Link: 00:06:00 – 00:16:00) Chair Katie Phelan called the Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Select Board meeting to order, noting they are being recorded. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance before beginning with the Town Administrator’s report. Interim Town Administrator Gino A. Cresta

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Timeline : Traffic Concerns, Community Development, and Public Safety Updates

Long Form Summary Meeting Opening and Pledge of Allegiance (Link: 00:03:51 – 00:04:36) Town Administrator Report (Link: 00:04:38 – 00:12:28) Questions for Town Administrator (Link: 00:12:30 – 00:17:45) Sergeant Brendan Reen Promotion Recognition (Link: 00:17:59 – 00:19:55) Public Comment Period (Link: 00:20:19 – 00:45:43) Public comment from Pam Patavani regarding UV pilot program concerns (Link:

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One Pager : Traffic Concerns, Community Development, and Public Safety Updates

Long Form Summary During the Swampscott Select Board meeting, several key topics were discussed. The session began with a pledge of allegiance, followed by the Town Administrator’s report, which covered neighborhood traffic concerns, the Humphrey Street Block Party, and updates on the Town Administrator search process. The report also included discussions with the EPA Administrator

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Swampscott Select Board: Traffic Concerns, Community Development, and Public Safety Updates

Click Below for Additional Meeting Resources: Opening and Pledge of Allegiance (Link: 00:03:00 – 00:04:00) Chair Katie Phelan called the August 5th select board meeting regular session to order, noting that the meeting was being recorded. She checked with someone named Ethan to ensure they were ready to proceed. Phelan then asked everyone to rise

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Swampscott Select Board: Community Projects, Staffing Changes, and Fiscal Debates

Click Below for Additional Meeting Resources: Opening and Pledge of Allegiance (Link: 00:04:00 – 00:05:00) The July 22, 2025 Swampscott Select Board began with the Pledge of Allegiance, with assistance from an honoree named Effie. The first order of business was announced as a presentation of a proclamation to Effie Cobbett for her Girl Scout

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Timeline : Community Projects, Staffing Changes, and Fiscal Debates

Long Form Summary Pledge of Allegiance and Girl Scout Gold Award Presentation (Link: 00:04:48 – 00:12:06) Agenda Reorganization Discussion (Link: 00:12:22 – 00:13:26) Public Comment Period (Link: 00:13:26 – 00:30:30) Motion and Vote on Town Administrator Report Timing (Link: 00:30:47 – 00:32:06) Town Administrator Report (Link: 00:32:06 – 00:42:25) Republic Waste Services Contract Issues and

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Long Form Summary During the Swampscott Select Board meeting on July 22, 2025, the meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Effie, who was recognized for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The board presented Effie with a proclamation for her achievements. Public comments followed, with residents expressing concerns about the hiring process

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