Nahant superintendent fears lack of funding for Johnson School
NAHANT – Without an override or the town giving the district additional money from other departments in town the education provided by Johnson School could... Read more.
Swampscott board OKs yacht club liquor license extension
SWAMPSCOTT – Patrons will be able to consume alcohol on the yet-to-be-constructed porch of the Swampscott Yacht Club.After more than an hour of discussion,... Read more.
Swampscott sets tax rate; selectmen decide not to change residential-commercial ratio
SWAMPSCOTT – The tax rate has been set and business owners will pay 1.75 times the rate paid by residential property owners.The selectmen voted unanimously... Read more.
First Night 2011: Hub ready to ring in New Year with style
BOSTON ? Ice sculptures, theater, dance and a grand procession are just a few of the highlights of the 35th annual “First Night Boston,” an all-day event... Read more.
Swampscott man part of Disney On Ice show
BOSTON – When Disney on Ice skates into Boston Garden on Dec. 26, a Swampscott man will glide into the arena.Buck Withrow, a 2005 graduate of Swampscott High,... Read more.
Soldier donates war flag to Swampscott Police
SWAMPSCOTT – A flag that flew on a F-15 fighter on a combat mission over Afghanistan is being given to the Swampscott Police Association during roll call on... Read more.
Swampscott sees room for MCAS improvement
SWAMPSCOTT – Students in Swampscott fared better than their peers statewide in all content areas tested by the MCAS exam, but some district officials and parents... Read more.
Giggles comedy show to benefit ailing Marblehead native
SAUGUS ? Laughter is the best medicine and area comedians will be generating lots of laughs at Giggles Comedy Club on Sunday to help a former Marblehead resident.Comedian... Read more.
Freak kiteboarding accident seriously injures Marblehead man
NAHANT – A kiteboarder suffered severe injuries Saturday in what police describe as a freak accident.Donald Burnett of Marblehead remains in Boston Medical... Read more.
Aviv Centers for Living plans major expansion in Peabody
PEABODY ? The Aviv Centers for Living is preparing to launch a major expansion project on Lynnfield Street.Aviv Centers for Living President/CEO Stephen H. Neff... Read more.