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🌱 Patch AM: Why Swampscott’s new field hockey coach is optimistic after an 0-2 start.

Also, don't miss Tanya Donelly on the Swampscott Patch calendar

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Cheers Swampscott! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Swampscott's new field hockey coach is optimistic after an 0-2 start.
  • How to apply for new Swampscott Cultural Council arts grants now
  • Why Glover estate redevelopment in Swampscott just hit another delay

Also on today's calendar: Tanya Donelly and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• First-Year Big Blue Field Hockey Coach Preaches Effort and Confidence (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott High's field hockey team just dropped a 4–1 decision to Beverly, but new head coach Stephen Strange is stressing effort, confidence, and learning from early setbacks. With ten seniors and several underclassmen logging big minutes, he believes the Big Blue are close to turning things around as they grind through a busy stretch of games this week.
   

• Swampscott Cultural Council Opens Grant Applications (swampscotttides.org) — Swampscott artists, educators, and community groups can now apply for Cultural Council grants supporting local performances, school programs, and other arts and humanities projects, with applications due October 15. Proposals that are accessible to Swampscott residents and enrich community life are especially encouraged, and full guidelines plus the online application are available through the Massachusetts Cultural Council website.
   

• Glover plans hit a speed bump (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Plans to redevelop the historic Glover estate into 140 apartments, including 96 units in Swampscott, hit a delay as the Planning Board continued its hearing for more traffic, drainage, and access information. While officials like the updated design and preservation of the General John Glover Farmhouse, they say they cannot responsibly approve the project until key studies and documents are complete.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Salem

  • Annabelle Has Creepy New Home In Salem (iheart.com)
  • Salem Launches Halloween Coloring Contest for 400+ Anniversary Celebration (rock929rocks.com)

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Peabody

  • Peabody Opens 2026 Discounted Rain Barrel Program (patch.com)
  • Peabody Man Charged With Drug Trafficking, Child Endangement, Animal Cruelty: Police (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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