Swampscott chess club makes its opening move
SWAMPSCOTT — A new chess club is coming to town, led by a longtime player and organizer who says the goal is simple: to create a welcoming place where anyone from... Read more.
A sound afternoon in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring concert at Swampscott High School on Sunday brought together a mix of well-known and lesser played... Read more.
Swampscott avoids major budget cuts (this time)
SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott officials are closing the gap in the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget without cutting services or staff — but Finance Committee members... Read more.
Swampscott weighs who pays for sewer work
SWAMPSCOTT — A long-running, federally mandated sewer cleanup effort came before the Select Board on Wednesday, as members debated whether residents whose private... Read more.
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.