Swampscott Resident Appointed To Girls Inc. Board Of Directors

Annalisa Di Palma is one of five new Board members for the organization providing resources to disadvantaged, low-income girls.

Swampscott King's Beach Debate Remains Hot Topic For Select Board

Select Board members pressed for more control over grant spending with an emphasis on source elimination and Fisherman's Beach concerns.

Swampscott Vinnin Square Redesign Input Sought Ahead Of Final Draft

Residents are invited to review and comment on the proposed Vinnin Square Design Guidelines presented to the Planning Board this month.

Swampscott Styrofoam Ban, Plastic Container Restrictions Up For Debate

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will put forth the comprehensive plan at a public forum on Oct. 25.

Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Donate $500 To Disaster Relief

The E.F. Gilmore Chapter raised funds to help the victims of the Maui wildfires and Hurricane Idalia.

Swampscott Pitman House Lost To History As Efforts To Save It Fail

A last-ditch propsal to spend $150,000 in town ARPA funds to move and store the house did not gain Select Board majority approval.

Swampscott To Host Flu Shot Clinic

The clinic will be Oct. 16 at the Swampscott Senior Center.

Swampscott's King's Beach Cleanup Faces Daunting Challenges

An assessment of the town's water and sewer system reveals no quick fix in the face of massive necessary investments.

Swampscott's Polluted King's Beach Problems Aired On Capitol Hill

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton cited the challenges of funding cleanup of the beach at Thursday's House Transportation and Infrastructure hearing.

Swampscott's Anchor Food Pantry Needs Donations Amid High Demand

With Greater Boston Food Bank supplies slashed because of staffing issues, the Anchor Food Pantry is reaching out to the community for help.

Rain Postpones Swampscott Porchfest To Next Week

The townwide music event will now be held on Oct. 1.

Rainy Forecast Cancels Swamptoberfest For 2023

The annual town music, beer and food event had already been postponed once because of the weather this month.

Swampscott Water Main Break Requires Emergency Repairs

The break caused disruption in the area of Nirvana Drive on Wednesday.

Swampscott Salutes Summer's End With 3 Big Events

The townwide yard sale, ReachArts Porchfest and Swamptoberfest are all planned for Saturday, weather permitting.

North Shore Veterans Beach Party Rescheduled To This Weekend

The Swampscott/Lynn Disabled Veterans of America event is set for Red Rock Park in Lynn.

Push To Save Swampscott's Historic Pitman House Faces Critical Test

The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday will discuss a variance that would allow the house to be moved from Pitman Road to Hillside Avenue.

Rainy Forecast Postpones Swampscott Swamptoberfest

The annual town party will now be held on Sept. 23.

Swampscott King's Beach Cleanup Pressure Increases, Progress Minimal

Despite millions of dollars spent on source contamination prevention, the beach was unsafe for swimming more than 90 percent of this summer.

Swamptoberfest Returns For 2023 This Saturday

The day of beer, music, food and family fun will be held on the Town Hall lawn on Sept. 9.

A Swampscott Push To Join MA Community Preservation Act

The state program provides matching funds for historic, recreation and affordable housing projects in exchange for a property tax surcharge.

Tackling Decades-Old Swampscott Traffic, Pedestrian Safety Concerns

Police Chief Ruben Quesada reiterated to the Select Board that the answer is more education and targeted infrastructure than citations.

Swampscott PorchFest Set To Return For 2023

Registration is now open for the expanded event set for Sept. 23.

Swampscott Cyclists Take On 44th Annual Pan-Mass Challenge

Fifteen Swampscott riders are set to hit the roads to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Sewer Overflow Adds To Swampscott King's Beach Troubles

The Lynn Water & Sewer Commission said the flow of "untreated or partially treated sewage" occurred Friday night.

Reimagining The Future Of Swampscott's Vinnin Square

The town will hold a community forum on new design standards following zoning changes approved at the annual town meeting.

Swampscott Phillips Beach Recreation Parking Added, Fines Increased

The Swampscott Select Board voted in favor of long-debated parking changes in the Phillips Beach neighborhood.

Inaugural Swampscott Summer Fest Aims To Showcase Seaside Attractions

The block party featuring food trucks, music, beer gardens, kids' carnival and local vendors is set for Aug. 12 from noon to 4 p.m.

North Shore Veterans Advised Of Looming PACT Act Benefits Deadline

Those filing medical claims must do so before the deadline to receive benefits backdated to 2022.

Swampscott Fish House Gets Boost From Bent Water On The Beach Bash

The annual music and brewfest on Saturday at Fisherman's Beach benefits the oldest working fish house in the country.

Swampscott Veterans Beach Party Planned For Lynn's Red Rock Park

The Swampscott/Lynn Disabled American Veterans chapter is organizing the event Sunday featuring food, drinks, games and information.

Swampscott Abbott Park Swings To Close For 6-Week Renovation

The swing safety upgrades are part of a state-funded upgrade and rehabilitation project for the park.

Fourth of July Races Return To Swampscott For 2023

Admission to the day of racing fun at Phillips Park is a donation to the Anchor Food Pantry.

Swampscott Strawberry Festival A Pick Of The Weekend At Town Hall Lawn

The festival and Strawberry Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Grand Army of the Republic Museum To Host Open House Event

The collaboration with the Disabled American Veterans of Swampscott and Lynn will include music, food, raffles at the GAR museum on June 24.

8th Annual Swampscott Fishing Tournament Set For Sunday

The Swampscott Yacht Club event will benefit the American Cancer Society.

North Shore Donates More Than 9K Diapers, 80K Wipes In April Drive

The regional campaign was in coordination with National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Swampscott Juneteenth Celebration Set For Town Hall Lawn

The ceremony with speakers and music will take place on Thursday at 3 p.m.

Swampscott Disabled American Veterans Elect New Officers

The members of the E.F. Gilmore Swampscott/Lynn DAV board will serve for the next year.

Swampscott Horribles Parade Back For 80th Year On July 4

Donations are sought to support the annual march of decorated vehicles and costumed revelers.

Mechanical Shark Heads To Swampscott For Marine & Harbor Fest

Attendees will be able to ride the inflatable shark during Saturday's event at Fisherman's Beach.