Swampscott capital improvement recommendations made
SWAMPSCOTT – Town Departments have requested almost $2.6 million for capital improvements in the upcoming fiscal year but the Capital Improvements Committee... Read more.
Nahant residents interested in community garden
NAHANT – The snow that has blanketed the North Shore is not dampening the spirits of gardening enthusiasts in town.Town Administrator Mark Cullinan said enthusiasm... Read more.
Apathy toward Swampscott Town Meeting begs questions
SWAMPSCOTT – A lack of people running for Town Meeting has some people questioning whether the size of Town meeting is too large.Town Clerk Sue Duplin said... Read more.
Cassidy drops out of Swampscott selectmen race
SWAMPSCOTT – To date there is not one contested race in the annual town election, which is scheduled for April 28.If additional candidates don’t turn... Read more.
Swampscott extends laid off DPW worker’s employment
SWAMPSCOTT – A town employee, who was supposed to be laid off Feb. 26 due to mid-year budget cuts, had his employment extended through June 30.Town Administrator... Read more.
Swampscott school board candidate drops out of race
SWAMPSCOTT – Although the election is a couple of months away, one potential candidate has pulled out of the race for School Committee.Kelly Cunningham has... Read more.
Swampscott eyes new police station through funds
SWAMPSCOTT – The town has submitted applications for three shovel-ready projects to the state.A new police station, which is expected to cost $7 million, tops... Read more.
Snowplow budgets big casualties
Winter is packing a wallop that is taking a toll on municipal snow removal budgets.Lynn’s snow spending passed the $2 million mark with Monday’s storm,... Read more.
New regulations jack up cost of Swampscott fire engine
SWAMPSCOTT-New safety regulations for fire trucks and rising steel costs resulted in sticker shock for members of the Capital Improvements Committee, who are looking... Read more.
Swampscott attorney steps down from zoning board
SWAMPSCOTT – A local attorney has stepped down from the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee after allegations of conflict of interest.Attorney William DiMento confirmed... Read more.