Swampscott residents question proposed multi-unit residence
SWAMPSCOTT – A proposal for a multi-unit residence a few doors down from the Concordia condominium site on Humphrey Street had residents concerned about what... Read more.
Board: Swampscott Harbor needs pricey dredging
SWAMPSCOTT – The Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee reported that a decrease in the harbor?s depth is the reason for the amount of boats in the harbor.Secretary... Read more.
Parental meddling, lack of leadership cited in turnover in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT – A student who started in the Swampscott Public Schools as a kindergartner in 2003 will have seen at least seven superintendents by the time he... Read more.
Lynn woman faces charges following court outburst
LYNN – A courtroom outburst led to the arrest of a woman when she scratched an officer and cursed at a judge on Friday morning, according to court documents.At... Read more.
Nahant selectmen vote to maintain insurance rate
NAHANT – Nahant selectmen voted to keep the town?s contribution for employee?s health insurance at 68 percent for the year 2013 -2014.Town Administrator Andy... Read more.
Committee wants $1.45M for turf on Swampscott warrant
SWAMPSCOTT – The Athletic Committee presented their recommendations to selectmen Wednesday night in hopes of getting their proposed $1.45 million synthetic... Read more.
Lynn salon trimming tresses as a donation center for Locks of Love
LYNN – Trisha Rex Caritte knew she needed a haircut. “It?s ridiculous,” she said of the long brown and blonde braids running down her back from... Read more.
Swampscott students launch project to map ocean currents
SWAMPSCOTT – The message in a bottle goes high-tech as Swampscott High School geometry students prepare to launch a satellite-tracked “drifter”... Read more.
Programs pair up to provide job training to special ed students
SWAMPSCOTT – Sean Greene said he still remembers how powerful he felt when he bought a meal with his first paycheck.?It was a change in attitude, a change... Read more.
Nahant counsel calls for fining trash violators
NAHANT – An article in the Town Warrant may force some Nahant residents to clean up their act, or else be handed fines.Faced without any ability to enforce... Read more.