North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra gearing up for its winter concert
SWAMPSCOTT — The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra (NSPO) will have its annual winter concert on Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. at Swampscott High School. The orchestra will... Read more.
New autism program coming to Peabody Police Department
PEABODY — Chief of Police Thomas Griffin, Lieutenant Dave Bonfanti and School Committee Member John Olimpio came together recently to discuss a new autism program... Read more.
Select Board and Police Chief look for middle ground
SWAMPSCOTT — Police Chief Ruben Quesada and Fire Chief Graham Archer were at the Select Board meeting Wednesday evening to discuss rising overtime costs in the... Read more.
Marblehead parent warns of vaping in school bathrooms
MARBLEHEAD — Bathrooms in the middle and high schools are still a “hotbed” for vaping despite the vape detectors in place, according to a Marblehead High... Read more.
Miniature horses make a big difference
SWAMPSCOTT — You have probably heard of therapy dogs, but have you heard of therapy miniature horses and donkeys? Well, thanks to Marianne Hartmann, a Swampscott... Read more.
Swampscott Conservancy and town officials working on a potential new trail spot
SWAMPSCOTT — Town officials are in the process of designating a newly acquired space at Archer Street as a conservation space, which the Swampscott Conservancy... Read more.
A new town seal in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — A roughly 2-month-old baby seal that spent the day on Phillips Beach has made its way back to the ocean safely, police said. “Our baby seal... Read more.
Our Love hate relationship with Valentine’s day
As the only reporter at The Daily Item who is single, I have volunteered to write about Valentine’s Day. However, I do not celebrate Valentine’s Day... Read more.
Swampscott Planning Board approves new development at Vinnin Square
SWAMPSCOTT — The Planning Board met Monday evening to discuss and potentially vote on an application for the development of the Glover Residences at Vinnin Square.... Read more.
Swampscott’s Firstlight Home Care calling for more caregivers
SWAMPSCOTT — Firstlight Home Care is struggling to keep up with the demand of people needing at home care in the wake of the pandemic. Co-Founder Molly Rowe said... Read more.