Swampscott’s Paster heading for greener pastures
SWAMPSCOTT – Selectman Marc Paster, who has served for nine years, said he would not seek re-election this spring.”I’m honored to have served the... Read more.
Swampscott MBTA building still receives zero attention
SWAMPSCOTT – Almost three years after the town signed a new five-year lease with the MBTA for the train station, the building remains vacant and neglected.Town... Read more.
Newcomer Scanlon to take on 30-year incumbent Lombard for selectman seat
NAHANT – A political newcomer hopes to unseat a 30-year veteran selectman this spring.Robert Scanlon announced he intends to run against longtime incumbent... Read more.
Swampscott police and schools working together on parent notifications
SWAMPSCOTT – The school district has been criticized numerous for not informing parents of potential dangers affecting their school age children but that could... Read more.
Mac and cheese said to have originated at Nahant House
NAHANT – Macaroni and cheese, the pantry staple that comes in the blue box, originated at the Nahant House, which was located in Lynn, according to at least... Read more.
Swampscott school utilities budget comes up short
SWAMPSCOTT-Utilities for the school department are expected to cost $324,000 more in the next fiscal year than was budgeted.According to data presented to the School... Read more.
Swampscott offers workshop to educate parents on dangers of drugs, alcohol
SWAMPSCOTT-After a rash of underage drinking incidents in town, school officials are reaching out to parents.The superintendent’s drug & alcohol roundtable... Read more.
Swampscott officials to scale back fund requests
SWAMPSCOTT – Department heads are working to keep capital improvement fund requests to a minimum due to fiscal constraints the town is under.Department of... Read more.
Nahant’s Johnson Elementary School lands new principal
NAHANT – Diane Mulcahy, who is employed as assistant principal at William A. Welch Sr. Elementary School in Peabody, has been hired as the new Johnson Elementary... Read more.
Nahant looking for Preservation Act money to repair town wharf
NAHANT-The town could be looking for Community Preservation Act funds to repair the town wharf.Nahant Town Administrator Mark Cullinan said the wharf is not in danger... Read more.