Swampscott firefighters upset over vacant post
SWAMPSCOTT – Board of Selectmen voted to fund but not to fill a vacancy in the fire department, which does not sit well with the Swampscott Fire Fighters Union.”The... Read more.
Swampscott near tops in statewide recycling effort
SWAMPSCOTT – When it comes to the percentage of trash that is recycled statewide, Swampscott is near the top of the list.The state Department of Environmental... Read more.
Swampscott approves FY’09 budget
SWAMPSCOTT – The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved Town Administrator Andrew Maylor’s $51.4M budget at its meeting Tuesday evening.The $51.4 million... Read more.
District seeking school improvement
SWAMPSCOTT – With the new high school up and running, educators are looking at improving the other schools in the district.At last fall’s Town Meeting... Read more.
Ehrlich wins Rep race handily
Marblehead Democrat Lori Ehrlich won the 8th Essex District seat in Tuesday night’s special election, handily besting Republican John Blaisdell and Independent... Read more.
Chapter 70 plays part in Swampscott voters’ decision for state rep
SWAMPSCOTT – As Swampscott voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect a state representative for the 8th Essex District, one thing on a lot of their minds... Read more.
Fundraising program to collect used books in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT – The Middle School PTO has launched a new fundraising program collecting used books.The fundraiser is a partnership with Got Books, a for-profit... Read more.
Swampscott releases FY’09 budget; layoffs to come
SWAMPSCOTT – The town side of the FY’09 budget is balanced, but it calls for staff reductions in Town Hall.According to Town Administrator Andrew Maylor,... Read more.
Appeals Committee makes unexpected decision on 40B plan
SWAMPSCOTT-The state Housing Appeals Committee issued a preliminary decision in favor of the town with respect to a proposed 40B project.Local developer Dan Dandreo... Read more.
Swampscott zoning board allows taller pit bull fence
SWAMPSCOTT-Vicious dogs and tall fences do not make good neighbors, according to the Zoning Board of Appeals.But the ZBA does not have authority to order dogs out... Read more.