Swampscott author studies legal history of segregation in the U.S.
SWAMPSCOTT — Jack Beermann’s newest book is 10 years in the making. “The Journey to Separate But Equal: Madame Decuir’s Quest for Racial Justice in the... Read more.
Saugus Town Meeting approves $2.9M for water pipeline improvements
SAUGUS — Town Meeting members convened for a second time Monday night, where they gave the town approval to borrow $2.9 million for the design and construction... Read more.
Swampscott UU church hires attorney to challenge proposed school’s land easement
SWAMPSCOTT — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn has hired legal representation in response to its fears of a potential easement over the church’s... Read more.
ReachArts to hold first annual Garden Art Walk in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — With the pandemic shutting down all of its indoor events, ReachArts has decided to take the art outside this summer. The organization will hold its... Read more.
Two Dominican nationals sentenced for drug and identity theft charges
BOSTON — Two Dominican nationals were sentenced Thursday on drug and aggravated identity theft charges in connection with their roles in a fentanyl conspiracy,... Read more.
Swampscott residents launch campaign against proposed elementary school
SWAMPSCOTT —A number of residents in town have formed a group to oppose the proposed new school on the site of the current Stanley Elementary School. The group... Read more.
Nineteen Brazilian nationals charged in nationwide rideshare scheme
BOSTON — Nineteen Brazilian nationals, including several local residents, were charged Friday with engaging in a nationwide conspiracy to set up fraudulent driver... Read more.
Dates and hours announced for Salem State vaccine clinic
SALEM — The new regional vaccine clinic at Salem State University will open May 11 for all Massachusetts residents aged 16 and older. The clinic will be open Tuesday... Read more.
Swampscott promotes new finance director, treasurer/collector
SWAMPSCOTT — The town has appointed Amy Sarro and Patrick Luddy as the new finance director and treasurer/collector, respectively, after the departure of Ron... Read more.
Centre Congregational Church of Lynnfield pushes through the pandemic
The members of Centre Congregational Church thought that things couldn’t get any worse when the pandemic forced their programs online. Then, on May 30, a sprinkler... Read more.