Nahant water tests show no cause for concern
NAHANT – Tests revealed that traces of chromium found in Bear Pond are naturally occurring rather than toxic, town officials have confirmed.”There was... Read more.
Maylor says budget deficit in Swampscott can be reduced
SWAMPSCOTT – Town Administrator Andrew Maylor told Selectmen Tuesday night that a nearly 50 percent increase in the number of students enrolling at vocational... Read more.
Swampscott health policy under fire
SWAMPSCOTT – A citizen’s petition to enact a law that forbids punishing students for “conduct which is not connected with any school-sponsored... Read more.
Swampscott residents on edge after break-ins
SWAMPSCOTT – Swampscott Police are advising residents to be vigilant in the wake of three daytime break-ins at local homes during the past week.”We’re... Read more.
Swampscott FinCom continues warrant review
SWAMPSCOTT – The Finance Committee unanimously recommended a 2 percent raise for non-union municipal employees but postponed voting on whether to recommend... Read more.
Swampscott board appoints assistant town counsel
SWAMPSCOTT – Selectmen voted 4-1 to appoint Attorney Richard Bowen as assistant town counsel for issues concerning Bertram House and its associated tax appeals... Read more.
Swampscott residents to vote on debt exclusion
SWAMPSCOTT – Selectmen split up an article on the town warrant that calls for building a new police station, which will give residents the option to either... Read more.
Swampscott teacher named Nobel Educator of Distinction
SWAMPSCOTT – In less than a decade, Mark Schwartz has progressed from teacher’s aide to Nobel-winning academic. Well, sort of?”I don’t get... Read more.
Two Swampscott businesses displaced by fire may relocate
SWAMPSCOTT – For the businesses destroyed in a March 2 fire, their former location was pretty tough to beat. But now two of those enterprises may be able to... Read more.
Swampscott to add to dispatch partnership with Lynn
SWAMPSCOTT – Selectmen unanimously voted to establish regional emergency dispatch services with the City of Lynn, despite a Police Union request that the town... Read more.