Swampscott board censures Fletcher in unanimous vote
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted Wednesday night to censure member MaryEllen Fletcher, capping a tense discussion that showed some divisions among residents... Read more.
Off-duty cop saves the day in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — A woman was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a home in town, with an off-duty police sergeant stopping her as she exited the... Read more.
Candidates make their pitch in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — The 2026 Select Board candidates introduced themselves to voters and laid out their priorities during a pre-election debate Tuesday evening at Swampscott... Read more.
Eagle Scouts soaring in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — A new plaque installed inside Town Hall is aiming to bring more visibility to Swampscott’s Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The... Read more.
Nahant and Swampscott renew school agreement
Swampscott and Nahant officials have reached a new long-term agreement for Nahant students to attend Swampscott schools, locking in cost increases and clarifying... Read more.
Swampscott limits ICE access
SWAMPSCOTT — After more than a month of discussion, revisions, and legal review, the Select Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a formal proclamation outlining... Read more.
Swampscott Select Board member issues apology
SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board member MaryEllen Fletcher issued a public apology on Wednesday evening after an independent investigation found she violated the town’s... Read more.
Swampscott shares concern about Archer Park
SWAMPSCOTT — The plan for a network of walking trails through Archer Woods has brought some tension between neighbors and the town, with concerns about flooding,... Read more.
Swampscott hears from its candidates
SWAMPSCOTT — Voters got a preview of this year’s town election Tuesday night as candidates for Select Board and School Committee took the stage at Swampscott... Read more.
Erin Hickey: (In defense of parentheses)
Sometimes, I like to think that within the Associated Press, there is a Stylebook Enforcement Division. And they have agents that wear sunglasses and carry stamps... Read more.