Swampscott School Committee votes to lessen social distancing requirements
SWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee has voted to change social distancing guidelines in district schools to three to six feet — down from the mandatory... Read more.
Swampscott Town Administrator proposes $71 million town budget
SWAMPSCOTT — Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald has proposed an operating budget of $71.7 million for fiscal year 2022, a 2.05 percent increase from last year’s... Read more.
Ted Delano will not run for reelection to Swampscott School Committee
SWAMPSCOTT — Long-time School Committee member Ted Delano will not run for reelection this year, he announced at Wednesday night’s committee meeting. Delano,... Read more.
Lynn artists of color are working to gain more support in the city
LYNN — Collective Imaginings is calling on local artists to work with the Lynn Museum/LynnArts and the Massachusetts Creative Collective to examine the roadblocks... Read more.
Swampscott employee granted harassment prevention order against Dianna Ploss
LYNN — A harassment prevention order against conservative radio host Dianna Ploss was granted to Swampscott Critical Partner in Anti-Racism’s Tamy-Feé Meneide... Read more.
Saugus selectmen note town’s lack of vaccines
The town’s supply of the COVID-19 vaccine is running low, and the government is prioritizing its most vulnerable residents, said Town Manager Scott Crabtree at... Read more.
Pre-trial hearing for Shimmy goes off quietly
LYNN — A pre-trial hearing Wednesday morning for Ernst Jean-Jacques, also known as Shimmy, proceeded quickly and quietly, with many allies silently attending... Read more.
Lynn man killed in Boston construction accident
BOSTON — One of two men killed in a downtown construction accident Wednesday morning has been identified as Lynn resident Jordan Romero. WCVB reported that... Read more.
School districts still trying to help all students during remote learning
Almost a year since schools in Massachusetts closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students in the region are still struggling, and the schools themselves are... Read more.
Saugus to hold food and necessities drive this Saturday
SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen will hold a food and necessities drive this Saturday, February 27, at the Saugus Senior Center. Donations of canned and boxed food... Read more.