
Swampscott Police Union calls for emergency summit
SWAMPSCOTT — MassCOP Local 417 President and Swampscott Police officer Kevin Reen sent an email to the Select Board calling for an “emergency summit” on the... Read more.

Swampscott weighs in on Vinnin Square
SWAMPSCOTT — As the town creates design guidelines for the redevelopment of Vinnin Square, residents identified affordable housing, environmental sustainability,... Read more.

Swampscott helping officer spend final months with family
SWAMPSCOTT — The community has raised almost $18,000 for police officer Thomas Lucas to spend time with his family after doctors diagnosed him with throat cancer... Read more.

Swampscott native to play Lynn Auditorium
SWAMPSCOTT — The heavy metal band Ice Nine Kills, currently traversing the globe on tour with Metallica, will perform at the Lynn Auditorium on Sept. 9. For the... Read more.

Swampscott schools to adopt new active-shooter drill program
SWAMPSCOTT — Over the next few years, the school district will roll out I Love U Guys — a new emergency-response training program focused on creating an effective,... Read more.

Peabody Police officer shoots dog attacking its owners
PEABODY — A police officer shot and killed a dog as it attacked its owners Thursday night. Peabody Police responded to a distress call from 22 Endicott St. at... Read more.

Nahant weighs affordable housing production options
NAHANT — Although a lack of quorum prevented the Housing Production Plan Advisory Sub-Committee from meeting Thursday, members engaged in a public dialogue about... Read more.

Community Preservation Act backed in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald is pushing for the town to adopt the Commonwealth’s Community Preservation Act, a 23-year-old law that provides... Read more.

Lynn artist inspired by bike path for new GALA exhibit
LYNN — When local graphic designer and painter Emmanuelle Le Gal sees the city’s recently updated Northern Strand Community Trail and Community Path, she... Read more.

Nahant voter registration deadline set for Sept. 1
NAHANT — Residents planning to attend the Special Town Meeting Sept. 12 have until Sept. 1 to register to vote. Last month, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously... Read more.