Nahant firefighters expanding holiday care package program
NAHANT – Local firefighters are sending boxes of holiday cheer to troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.Chief Edward Hyde said Firefighter Robert Barreda started... Read more.
Open house at refurbished Nahant Lifesaving Station slated for Sunday
NAHANT – The Nahant Lifesaving Station, which has been abandoned and neglected for more than three decades, will be open to the public this weekend.The Nahant... Read more.
Swampscott attorney raises concern over tax assessment notification; hearing continued
SWAMPSCOTT – The Board of Selectmen received information from the Board of Assessors Tuesday evening to help them determine the residential-commercial tax... Read more.
Anxiety over coyotes grows in Nahant
NAHANT – Despite reassurances from a state wildlife biologist, some town residents remain afraid coyotes are becoming more aggressive and could attack children... Read more.
Coyotes ugly; Animal control debate dominates Selectmen meeting in Nahant
NAHANT – Some residents want the coyotes in town eradicated but police and wildlife experts believe the animals are not a public safety threat.There was almost... Read more.
Nahant Library Planning Committee moving forward with renovation plan
NAHANT – Planning and feasibility studies for the proposed library renovation project are moving forward.The Library Planning Committee received $40,000 in... Read more.
Swampscott School Committee focuses on bullying prevention
SWAMPSCOTT – The School Committee on Wednesday discussed a bullying prevention and intervention plan, which is required by state law.Last month, the School... Read more.
Swampscott renews liquor licenses for 18 businesses
SWAMPSCOTT – Selectmen breezed through the annual renewals of the 18 liquor licenses in town after a lengthy discussion about four or five businesses, which... Read more.
Nahant Fire Dept. wants ladder truck
NAHANT – The Fire Department is in need of a new ladder truck to replace one it received following the Blizzard of 1978.Nahant Town Administrator Mark Cullinan... Read more.
Swampscott dog park group seeks donations
SWAMPSCOTT – If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for the canine lover in your life, consider making a donation to the Swampscott Park for... Read more.