Swampscott issues ‘Biggest Loser’ weight loss challenge
SWAMPSCOTT – The town has its own version of “The Biggest Loser” with a twist.The town weight loss challenge is kinder and gentler than the television... Read more.
Swampscott selectmen criticized for sign approval
SWAMPSCOTT – A decision by the selectmen to allow the Clifton Improvement Association to place a sign on Atlantic Avenue is coming under fire.After more than... Read more.
More seats up for grabs in Swampscott election
SWAMPSCOTT – Two incumbents will not be running for re-election this spring.Selectman Adam Forman and School Committee member David Whelan have both announced... Read more.
Budget cut news even worse for local towns
Municipalities were left scrambling Wednesday to reassess fiscal year 2010 budgets in light of Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposed cuts.Patrick released his $28... Read more.
Nahant to conduct tree inventory
NAHANT – The town is preparing to launch a comprehensive inventory of public trees in town this spring.Nahant Town Administrator Mark Cullinan explained the... Read more.
Swampscott to offer vacation camps
SWAMPSCOTT – The Swampscott Recreation Department will be holding two vacation camps during February vacation.Recreation Director Danielle Strauss said this... Read more.
Swampscott looking at town, school layoffs
SWAMPSCOTT – The town is bracing itself for Gov. Deval Patrick’s FY’10 budget, which is expected to be released today.In preparation for possible... Read more.
Nahant to hold Fourth of July fireworks at Bailey’s Hill again
NAHANT – It’s the dead of winter but the town is already gearing up for its annual Fourth of July fireworks display.Nahant Town Administrator Mark Cullinan... Read more.
Swampscott Democrats lend a helping hand to the hungry
SWAMPSCOTT – In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and in response to President Barack Obama’s call for commitment to community service, members of... Read more.
Physicians group targeted by union
The North Shore Physicians Group, which is affiliated with the North Shore Medical Center, has become the subject of informational picketing from a union because... Read more.