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đą Patch AM: What Swampscottâs review of Whales Beach access could mean for walkers
Happening soon: Join Seth at a Rally for the Next Generation on Lynn Commons, August 29th! on the Swampscott Patch calendar

What's up Swampscott! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Swampscott's review of Whales Beach access could mean for walkers
- How new concussion concerns are changing high school football in Massachusetts
Also on today's calendar: Join Seth at a Rally for the Next Generation on Lynn Commons, August 29th! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
- Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Counsel Looking Into Agreement Between Whale's Beach House, Town (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott officials are reviewing exactly how much of Whales Beach must remain open to the public after "no trespassing" signs appeared and some were later removed. Town counsel and the Conservation Commission are reexamining past court rulings and a homeowner agreement to clarify which sections are private while stressing that people should still be able to walk between Whales Beach and Eisman's Beach.
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• Following CTE report, Massachusetts high school football coaches address safety concerns in a violent sport (bostonglobe.com) — Massachusetts high school football coaches are tightening practice contact and exploring gear like Guardian caps after a new study linked CTE to many former NFL players. Swampscott is mentioned among schools using the soft helmet covers in scrimmages, as coaches and medical experts push for better concussion monitoring and full-time athletic trainers in every public high school.
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📸 Around Swampscott
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swampscott
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Seth at a Rally for the Next Generation on Lynn Commons, August 29th! →
Lynn Commons (Bandstand) North & South Common Street Lynn, MA 01905,
3:00 pm - 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 - A new era of entertainment finally arrives in Swampscott →
153 Humphrey St, Swampscott
5:00 pm - The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Tickets now on sale for Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts →
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts
1:00 pm - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Swampscott Chess Club Championship →
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8 Pine St, Swampscott
6:45 pm - Tanya Donelly →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
📣 Swampscott Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Swampscott. Apply here.
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swampscott here.
🗞 Nearby News
Salem
- Salem To Host Annual Longest Table Community Meal (patch.com)
Marblehead
- Marblehead student earns Topsfield Fair scholarship (marbleheadweeklynews.com)
Beverly
- Beverly's Endicott College To Host Congressional General Election Debate (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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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