Nahant artist goes fishing for inspiration
NAHANT — If you walk by Heather Goodwin’s yard you won’t see just a regular yard. You’ll see sculptures and art everywhere which are all made by Goodwin... Read more.
A ‘reel’ trip through time
When I was first told of the idea to look through The Item’s archives from the years of World War II at the Lynn Public Library, I was excited. I had been tasked... Read more.
Swampscott receives loan for water infrastructure
SWAMPSCOTT — The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (The Trust) Board of Trustees has just approved $1.8 million dollars of loans for communities to replace or build... Read more.
Swampscott Finance Committee talks town budget
SWAMPSCOTT — The 2024 fiscal year (FY) budget planning has started for the Finance Committee. The committee met with Town Accountant Amy Sarro Tuesday evening... Read more.
Experts to talk food insecurity in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn (UUCGL) in Swampscott is hosting a panel about food insecurity on Feb. 12. The event, “Innovation... Read more.
Lynn-Swampscott DAV ups their scholarship
The Disabled American Veterans Lynn-Swampscott E.F. Gilmore Chapter 64 has increased the amount of their four scholarships from $500 each to $1000 each. This is... Read more.
Swampscott aiming to up school budget by $1.4 million
SWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee met with the Financial Director Cheryl Herrick-Stella on Thursday evening to discuss the 2023-2024 school year budget. The proposed... Read more.
‘From Nahant to the Moon’
When you think of Nahant the first thing that comes to mind is probably not outer space. But maybe it should be because a piece of Nahant is on the moon right now.... Read more.
Getting a read on Swampscott poet
Swampscott resident and poet Enzo Silon Surin said he finds inspiration for his writing everywhere. “The right music, the right light, the right conversation,... Read more.
Swampscott Police respond to recent incident in Memphis, local activists reactions
SWAMPSCOTT — The video showing the murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers was released to the public over the weekend. In the wake of the video, police... Read more.