Swampscott hails Commonwealth’s climate chief
Swampscott officials welcomed state Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer to discuss the town’s coastal resiliency efforts. Hoffer was appointed to the role in April 2023... Read more.
Saugus School Committee talks bus driver shortage
SAUGUS— The School Committee discussed potential solutions to a district bus driver shortage at its meeting Thursday night. The issue was brought to the board’s... Read more.
Swampscott loses respected police officer to cancer
Swampscott Police Officer Thomas Lucas died Thursday morning at the age of 48 following a battle with throat cancer. Lucas served as a patrol officer for more than... Read more.
Liquor Licenses spark Swampscott Select Board debate
The Select Board voted to extend the liquor licenses of the Swampscott Club, Italian Club, and Swampscott Yacht Club through March 31, but not before healthy discussion... Read more.
Nahant School Committee approves FY25 budget
NAHANT— The School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a district budget of $4,742,332 for Fiscal Year 2025. Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi... Read more.
68-year anniversary of deadly Swampscott train wreck
Even now, 68 years later, Arthur Pavlo cries at the memory of his older sister’s death in a horrific trainwreck near the Swampscott railroad station. The wreck... Read more.
Nahant amends Flood Plains District Zoning Bylaw
NAHANT — The Nahant Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to amend the Flood Plain District Zoning bylaw so it complies with the 2020 Model By-law updates from... Read more.
ReachArt’s upcoming ‘Inclusion’ exhibit puts women’s artwork on display
ReachArts in Swampscott is celebrating International Women’s Day with an upcoming exhibit on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. “Inclusion” will feature... Read more.
Swampscott looks to help seniors age financially graceful
SWAMPSCOTT — The Swampscott for All Ages Committee and Swampscott Senior Center are sponsoring their second annual “Creating Your Healthy Aging Plan” conference... Read more.
Marblehead welcomes state climate chief to examine coast
MARBLEHEAD — Local and state leaders gathered along the town’s coast to welcome state Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer for a discussion about the region’s... Read more.