Nahant school board defends override attempt
NAHANT – In response to a request Tuesday night that they minimize budget cuts by looking within the school budget, officials said the failed $260,000 override... Read more.
Nahant town administrator stepping down in November
NAHANT – Town Administrator Mark Cullinan has submitted a letter to the Town Clerk announcing his intention to retire, effective Nov. 5, after 17 years on... Read more.
Nahant nixes 2nd override by big margin
NAHANT – Voters decisively rejected a $260,000 override for Johnson School in a special election Saturday, concluding almost two months of debate since a previous... Read more.
Swampscott condo plans cheered
SWAMPSCOTT – Neighbors on Friday almost unanimously supported a developer’s proposal for condominiums on Burrill Street, saying anything was an improvement... Read more.
Science teacher named Swampscott curriculum leader
SWAMPSCOTT – High school science teacher Lytania Mackey will become the school’s new dean/curriculum leader, Superintendent Lynne Celli recently announced.”She’s... Read more.
Blessing of Fleet, Duct-Tape Regatta today in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT – The Swampscott Yacht Club’s annual Blessing of the Fleet is scheduled for 2 p.m. todayBut the boats that may really need blessings are those... Read more.
Celli: Swampscott schools must improve
SWAMPSCOTT – Superintendent Lynne Celli acknowledged that the district must improve its academic standards after a report that the number of eighth-graders... Read more.
Swampscott’s ‘Remembering Ruthy’ team preps for N.S. Cancer Walk
SWAMPSCOTT – Friends and family remember Ruthy Paster as generous, selfless and dedicated to her loved ones.Sunday at the North Shore Cancer Walk, the “Remembering... Read more.
Poet, students say ‘Yes for Nahant!’
NAHANT – A local poet teamed up with school children and local opera singer Ute Gfrerer recently to sing in support of their school.”It was so beautiful,”... Read more.
Swampscott ZBA to vote on Cap’n Jack’s proposal
SWAMPSCOTT – The Zoning Board of Appeals told developers that it plans to vote next month on their proposal to replace Cap’n Jack’s Inn with a... Read more.