Interviews, Media, and Events

Swampscott Select Board Candidate Forum

Clean Beach Advocate Liz Smith To Run For Swampscott Select Board (The Patch)

"Swampscott needs collaborative leaders who listen and work together to solve the challenges facing the town we love," Smith said in her announcement to Patch. "I am talking to residents throughout Swampscott to understand how to preserve the wonderful aspects of this town by the sea."

Swampscott Water & Sewer Committee Discusses UV Pilot for King's Beach 

(Lynn Daily Item)

"SWAMPSCOTT — The Water and Sewer Advisory Committee discussed possible solutions for cleaning up King’s Beach at its meeting Wednesday...Committee Chair Elizabeth Smith elaborated on the Committee’s plans for the project. The equipment the town will use to treat pollution will have to be sourced by Trojan, a contracting firm. The Committee aims to start the pilot around Memorial Day and hopes to keep the beach open until Labor Day. "

Could Swampscott Beach Water Testing be a Model for the North Shore? 

(The Patch)

"The town's new Water Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Committee's daily testing at Fisherman's Beach provides insigh into ocean water safety."

Essex Media Group Honors 2023 Persons of the Year (Lynn Daily Item)

"The ceremony concluded with the final award going to the founder-duo of the Save King’s Beach movement, Andrea Amour, and Elizabeth Smith of Swampscott. Despite being new to town at that time, Amour was enraged at the lack of response to the sewage-infested waters and wanted to take action against the level of pollution in the waters. Amour joined forces with Smith shortly after, who strongly felt the same. Amour knew that Smith’s knowledge and determination were paramount if they wanted to raise awareness and gain more support.

In their speeches, they thanked each other and the public’s support despite this huge undertaking to save the beach and expressed hope that they will be able to see and experience a clean King’s Beach in their lifetimes."