Swampscott to vote on seniors’ work-off abatement increase
SWAMPSCOTT – Senior citizens who are willing to roll up their sleeves and volunteer in town could be eligible for even more of a property tax work off abatement... Read more.
Nahant garden tour Saturday
NAHANT – Area residents will have the opportunity Saturday to meander through a number of seaside gardens and soak up Patios, Porches and Peaceful Views.The... Read more.
Swampscott parish to hold fundraiser for Haiti school
SWAMPSCOTT – Members of St. John the Evangelist Parish are hitting the bricks to raise money for its sister parish in Haiti. On Sept. 11 walk-a-thon participants... Read more.
Swampscott takes another aim at green designation
SWAMPSCOTT – A special Town Meeting is on tap for Oct. 19 when the panel is expected to tackle articles that, if passed, could bring some green into the town... Read more.
Nahant’s SWIM founder stepping down
NAHANT – More than two decades after taking the plunge and founding Safer Water Waters in Massachusetts (SWIM), Polly Bradley is ready to kick back and relax.Bradley,... Read more.
Out-of-town dogs a concern at beach
NAHANT – Groups of dogs from out of town have been congregating on Black Rock Beach, also known as Doggie Beach, and some residents are howling in opposition.Animal... Read more.
Nahant taxes rise; property values down
NAHANT – When tax bills go out this fall, the majority of owners of single-family homes will see a decrease in property values and a slight increase in their... Read more.
Swampscott battles two small fires in as many days
SWAMPSCOTT – Firefighters had to fight two small structure fires in town in as many days.Fire broke out at the height of the torrential rains on Wednesday... Read more.
Swampscott looks ahead to memorial dedication
SWAMPSCOTT – Plans for a new monument have been in a holding pattern for months, but Veterans Agent James Schultz hopes to change that.The selectmen appointed... Read more.
Two fires in Swampscott the past two days
SWAMPSCOTT – Firefighters had to fight two small structure fires in town in as many days. Fire broke out at the height of the torrential rains on Wednesday... Read more.