Swampscott’s Pitman House moving forward
SWAMPSCOTT — Following a lengthy and polarizing debate, the Affordable Housing Trust voted 3-2 to relocate the Pitman House from 35 Pitman Road to 7 Hillside Ave.... Read more.
Swampscott officials set FY24 goals
SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board members kicked off fiscal year 2024 by sharing their short- and long-term goals for the town — from increasing staffing levels to developing... Read more.
Nahant to incentivize composting
NAHANT — In the coming weeks, the town will launch a pilot program offering residents who choose to compost their organic waste a $20 trash-bill rebate and a reimbursement... Read more.
Swampscott maps out MBTA communities zoning
SWAMPSCOTT — The Planning Board is working with consultants from Bohler Engineering to put the finishing touches on 20 acres of land to be used for multi-family... Read more.
29 Essex St. housing tabled for September
SWAMPSCOTT — The Planning Board tabled developer Realty Investors, LLC’s permit request to construct an eight-unit residential structure on 29 Essex St. until... Read more.
Swampscott couple steps up for Shriners
SWAMPSCOTT — A local couple with personal ties to Shriners Children’s Boston hospital will co-host the hospital’s fourth annual Haunted Walk in October... Read more.
Swampscott police have plans for road safety
SWAMPSCOTT — With speeding and pedestrian safety arising as frequent complaints in the Police Department’s citizen surveys, Lt. Tom Hennessey said education,... Read more.
Swampscott superintendent wants to refine public-comment policy
SWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee discussed a number of potential new rules for virtual meeting attendees at its workshop meeting Thursday evening at Swampscott... Read more.
Humphrey Street to host Swampscott block party
SWAMPSCOTT — The town will host a first-of-its kind block party on Humphrey Street from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The portion of Humphrey Street from Mission on... Read more.
Swampscott plans Vinnin Square traffic mitigation
SWAMPSCOTT — As the town works to transform Vinnin Square into an outdoor lifestyle center with retail, green space, and roughly 200 units of housing, traffic... Read more.