Questions surround funding of new Swampscott police station
SWAMPSCOTT – There is some question as to whether prior money appropriated by Town Meeting for the police station will ever actually be used to replace or... Read more.
Ex-Swampscott cop sentenced on drug charges
SWAMPSCOTT – A former Swampscott police officer was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston on federal drug charges.Thomas Wrenn, 38, of 17 Prospect... Read more.
New company managing Swampscott light poles
SWAMPSCOTT – There has been some confusion among residents as to how to report outages or problems with street lights in town.That’s because the town... Read more.
Swampscott officials bracing for bad news when state cuts announced today
SWAMPSCOTT – Town officials are already bracing for the wave of budget cuts Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to announce late this afternoon. According to the... Read more.
Swampscott FD to install rapid-entry boxes
SWAMPSCOTT-Some residents will be able to rest easier knowing first responders would not need to break down doors or smash a window to gain entry to their home in... Read more.
Swampscott meeting set for Friday to discuss possible school closures
SWAMPSCOTT-To allow parents an opportunity to have input on the possible closing of an elementary school and the budget crisis facing the district, the School Committee... Read more.
Swampscott DPW tackles century-old tree
SWAMPSCOTT – Department of Public Works crews labored to take down an old shade tree in town on Thursday and the work is expected to continue on Friday.The... Read more.
Debate scrapped for state rep candidates upon failure to reach agreement on format
After more than a month of discussion on what format a debate should take, it has been decided there will be no debate.Rep. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) and Republican... Read more.
Swampscott principals detail impact of budget cuts
SWAMPSCOTT – Principals at Tuesday’s School Committee meeting voiced one main concern when asked how several years of budget cuts have affected their... Read more.
Swampscott Town Clerk’s office extends hours for voter registration
SWAMPSCOTT – There is a heightened interest in the upcoming election among town residents and Town Clerk Susan Duplin said she expects a high turnout at the... Read more.