Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Welcomes New Police Officer To Force
Justin Nestor takes a position in his hometown after working with public safety at Endicott College and Simmons College.

Justin Nestor takes a position in his hometown after working with public safety at Endicott College and Simmons College.

Dennis Desroches takes over the athletics, physical education and health programs after 13 years coaching girls soccer and girls lacrosse.
The planned seven-week closure is to improve accessibility and fix the stone structure migration.
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The fireworks - postponed from July 4 because of coronavirus-related concerns - will highlight the city's festival on Aug. 2 through Aug. 8.
Children who exhibit proper biking safety precautions and abide by the rules of the road could get free pizza, ice cream or even a new bike.
The town is easing water restrictions back to Level 3 after the weekend storm mitigated drought conditions.
The second water main break on the street in a week is the third in the city in the past 10 days.
The fair will run Oct. 1 through Oct. 11 after the COVID crisis caused last year's event to be canceled for the third time in its history.
Those hired before July 23 will get an extra $400 VISA gift card after six weeks, plus another $400 gift card if still employed on Nov. 1.
According to MEMA, Salem and Swampscott accounted for more than 5,000 of the state's 9,955 power outages as of 6:30 p.m.
The craft beer, food and music festival at Fisherman's Beach returns for the 21-plus crowd on July 31.
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The pop-up coronavirus vaccinations will be held Wednesday at the Salem Pantry and Friday outside of the Peabody Essex Museum.
Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) touted the $300 million state bill that now goes to the House for approval.
The Landing's Alex Pineda is scheduled to appear on an upcoming episode of "Chopped: Alton's Maniacal Baskets!"
Swampscott police said 14-year-old Shawn Baldwin has been missing from town since June 19 and could be in the Weymouth area.
The Salem Scholarship and Education Committee is largely funded through small donations by Salem residents on their tax bills.
The three-month position includes free studio space in the Beverly Arts District and a stipend.
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