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Hey there, Swampscott! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Swampscott officer was sidelined over license-plate reader use.
  • How much did Swampscott school enrollment actually change this year?

Also on today's calendar: A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swampscott Officer on Paid Leave as Department Investigates Flock System Use (swampscotttides.org) — A Swampscott police officer is on paid administrative leave while the department investigates possible misuse of a partner community's Flock license-plate reader system, and has paused access to such tools. Town officials stress Swampscott itself has no Flock cameras, but are now reviewing policies, permissions, audits, and training before restoring any use of this technology.
   

• Enrollment at Swampscott Public Schools schools was 0.5% lower in 2025-26 (northbostonnews.com) — Swampscott Public Schools enrolled 2,083 students in 2025–26, a slight 0.5% dip from the previous year, with a nearly even split between male and female students. The district, based in Swampscott and serving Essex County, now ranks 136th statewide in enrollment, offering residents a snapshot of local school size and recent shifts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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