Nahant fights fires with funding
NAHANT — During the Board of Selectman meeting on Dec. 18, the board voted to approve a new Fire Department donation fund. Fire Department Chief Austin Antrim... Read more.
Yacht club seeks chill thrills in Polar Plunge
SWAMPSCOTT — The Swampscott Yacht Club is busily preparing to coax intrepid residents into taking part in the upcoming New Year’s Day Polar Plunge at Fisherman’s... Read more.
Peabody laptop fire evacuates Higgins Middle School
PEABODY — A small fire broke out around 11:40 a.m. Friday in a laptop at Higgins Middle School, 85 Perkins St. According to Deputy Fire Chief Richard Nelson, the... Read more.
Governor honors Nahant pioneer Calantha Sears
NAHANT — Beloved resident Calantha R. Sears, who died Dec. 3 at the age of 103, has received a Governor’s citation in “recognition of her life and legacy,”... Read more.
Select Board has a lot to consider
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board has revealed plans to purchase the St. John’s Church parking lot on Humphrey Street. Select Board Chair MaryEllen Fletcher said... Read more.
Struggling mother of one seeks help
ITEM SANTA — Sometimes I think that I had it bad growing up — then, when I sit back and really start pondering the possibility, I remember Kevin McCallister... Read more.
Swampscott reviews Police, Fire requests
SWAMPSCOTT — On Thursday afternoon, the Capital Improvement Committee gathered to review a number of requests presented by both the Police and Fire Departments... Read more.
Swampscott debates VFW Post location
SWAMPSCOTT — During the Select Board meeting Wednesday evening, the Board gathered to discuss a vote on the possible relocation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars... Read more.
Herlilhy has a read on children in Nahant
NAHANT — During a Library Trustees meeting Tuesday evening, Director Nori Morganstein revealed the library recently hired Raegan Herlihy as its new children’s... Read more.
Fitzgerald steps down in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — On Tuesday, Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald officially announced he will be stepping down from his position at the end of 2024. Fitzgerald stated... Read more.