Swampscott talks Mission on the Bay seawall repairs
SWAMPSCOTT — More than three years after a seawall collapsed beneath Mission on the Bay, plans for a permanent repair are beginning to move forward. The Conservation... Read more.
Swampscott swimmers take rain check on King’s Beach
SWAMPSCOTT — Last week’s torrential rainstorm sent bacteria levels soaring at King’s Beach, highlighting ongoing concerns about stormwater pollution and beach... Read more.
Swampscott’s DiMento reflects on 53 years
SWAMPSCOTT — Bill DiMento’s path into public service began with a flooded tennis court, a complaint to his mother, and a piece of advice he never forgot. Fresh... Read more.
Swampscott has plans for 2035
SWAMPSCOTT — After nearly two years of surveys, public forums, and committee meetings, the town has adopted a new roadmap intended to guide officials’ policy... Read more.
Swampscott celebrates Juneteenth
SWAMPSCOTT — The gusting winds across Town Hall Lawn may have rattled tents and sent participants chasing loose papers, but they did not blow away Swampscott’s... Read more.
Swampscott OKs license, talks next steps for Hawthorne
SWAMPSCOTT — The future of the Hawthorne property came into focus this week as officials cemented approvals for its current use and began debating what comes next. ... Read more.
Flip The Bird to close Swampscott location
SWAMPSCOTT — Flip The Bird says it isn’t ready to leave Swampscott for good, but it will say goodbye to its Vinnin Square location this weekend. The popular... Read more.
Swampscott upholds inspector’s determination
SWAMPSCOTT — A dispute over storage containers, an unregistered vehicle, and enforcement fines came before the Zoning Board of Appeals this week, with board members... Read more.
Swampscott health board talks quarry oversight
SWAMPSCOTT — As questions about blasting, dust, and air quality at the town’s quarry take a public stage and officials prepare to renew Amrize’s annual operating... Read more.
‘Love a lot, and have a great ride’
SWAMPSCOTT — Chloe Christina Smith’s family knew she had touched many lives through her work with horses, but they did not fully realize the extent of her impact... Read more.