Swampscott housing project remains in holding pattern
SWAMPSCOTT – An affordable housing project approved by the state three years ago has yet to break ground due to a lengthy legal battle.The project calls for... Read more.
Swampscott property tax bills may increase to fund capital projects
SWAMPSCOTT – The average homeowner in town could see a $120 surcharge on their property tax bills to pay for capital requests.According to a report dated Jan.... Read more.
Students helping Lynn family displaced by fire
LYNN – Two Lynn schools are rallying around a single mother with three children who lost everything in an early morning blaze at 192 Eastern Avenue on Monday.Sarah... Read more.
Hadley principal staying put in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT – Superintendent Matthew Malone is beginning the process of negotiating a multi-year contract with Hadley Elementary School Principal Sandra Rivers.In... Read more.
Swampscott health insurance premiums won’t go up in FY’09
SWAMPSCOTT – Health insurance premiums for the town will not increase for the upcoming fiscal year.A hefty increase in health insurance premiums for FY’09... Read more.
Citations issued against Swampscott construction company
SWAMPSCOTT – An accident on a construction site last October has resulted in citations being issued against a local construction company.According to U.S.... Read more.
Swampscott school budget would slam health, library
SWAMPSCOTT-Health education at the elementary level, vocational classes in the high school and library services would be hardest hit by budget cuts.Superintendent... Read more.
Reardon drops out of Swampscott school race
SWAMPSCOTT-Candidates have until March 7 to take out papers for the annual town election and one candidate just announced he is dropping out of two races, which... Read more.
Nahant considered as location for Scorsese film this spring
NAHANT – Nahant residents could have the opportunity to do some real stargazing this spring.Leonard DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Martin Scorsese... Read more.
Swampscott parking enforcement pleases some business owners, angers others
SWAMPSCOTT-At the request of some Humphrey Street business owners, police have stepped up parking enforcement, which has made other businesses unhappy.Police Chief... Read more.