Ralph is one of two Swampscott residents among Massachusetts' 81 delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. The convention started Tuesday, Sept. 4, and continues to Sept. 6.
Here is a delegate's-eye-view of the big doings in Charlotte, NC. We will provide dispatches from Swampscott's two delegates representing Massachusetts at the Democratic National Convention.
The open house at the Sir John Humphrey House, 99 Paradise Road, will take place from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday, Sept. 9.
Swampscott's Dave Whelan died this morning, Saturday, Sept. 1. He was a tireless advocate for the town, in general, and education, in particular.
The Travis Manion Foundation Heroes Run is Sunday, Sept. 9, at 10 am at 425 Humphrey St. Registration for the race starts at 8:30 am.
Patrick Burke will be leading a volunteer project for the Habitat P.L.U.S. Veterans Home at 516 — 520 Essex St. in Lynn on Sept. 14 and 15. The work will include painting, installing stairs, fall clean-up. You are invited to help or make a donation to the
Meanwhile, state officials confirmed the fourth human case of West Nile virus this season.
What's open and closed on Sept. 3 in Swampscott.
The Swampscott High Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program coordinator, Brandy Wilbur, is scheduled to meet with the Swampscott Renewable Energy Committee tonight at 7 at Town Hall.
The enduring lesson was prepare for the worst.
Janell Cameron was among those who gathered at Fenway Monday following Johnny Pesky's funeral and burial in Swampscott.
No. 6, Mr. Red Sox, was celebrated at a funeral mass at St. John then laid to rest in the Swampscott Cemetery on Monday,
Johnny Pesky's funeral mass was held Monday afternoon at St. John the Evangelist Church. It was attended by family, friends, Red Sox ownership and players past and present.
Visitors to Johnny Pesky's calling hours had an anecdote or memory that reflected Mr. Red Sox's abiding common touch.
Assistant Coach Abby Caggiano is beginning her college career in the Sunshine State,
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Ariella Salter and Bianca Kostinden turned in their winning performances in dance competitions.
The town's well traveled grasshopper has landed inside the entrance to Town Hall. Let us know what you think in the comments section.
The pair of Grown Ups 2 stars were recently spotted at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt.
An online fundraising campaign set up for the Beaver family is already more than halfway to its goal of $5,000.
Heat index values expected to top 100 degrees.
Animal control officers rescue wildlife big and small. Here's a little guy that will soon take flight.
The house, located at 99 Paradise Road, will be open to the public for tours between 10 am and noon on July 4th.
Nicholas Hartmann will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Prokofiev on Friday, June 29, at 7 pm at the Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 East Common, Topsfield. For information please call (617) 966-8923. A reception will follow the concer
Local residents will gather at Preston Beach Wednesday morning to welcome the first sunrise of summer.
Adam Sandler wears more than one hat on the set and on his head — Swampscott's and Marblehead's.
Come to Swampscott High, 200 Essex St., on Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm for the first ever Swampscott Farmers Market.
The group has raised 10 percent of the funds needed to build a monument devoted to those who have served the country in the Global War on Terrorism.
Dan and Kristin Santanello will be honored as philanthropists on Thursday at a gala event for the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.
About 250 people gathered at the Swampscott Cemetery's Veterans Lot Monday to honor US military men and women who died in service to their country.
A rundown of all things Memorial Day from town to school ceremonies.
The school by the sea will be used for a graffiti attack in the movie featuring stars including Salma Hayek and Taylor Lautner.
Swampscott Little League will be having its annual parade Sunday, May 20th.
This year's cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, at 9 am. The rain date is Sunday, same time.
Take part in the Town of Swampscott Golf Tournament at Tedesco on June 4, and help raise money for the town's Fourth of July celebration.
The producer for Grown Ups 2 has withdrawn Columbia Pictures' request to film scenes at Piper Field. What do you think Swampscott would have said?
The group was approved by selectmen last week and plan to meet soon.
Michael McClung, the Finance Committee chairman, is expected to meet with the town administrator today to review the artificial surface project and other improvements at Phillips Park. The committee has yet to vote on whether to recommend the project.
National Grid is proposing to lower residential electricity rates for its Massachusetts customers reducing the monthly bill by 10.4 percent starting May 1.
Beginning 9 pm Monday, April 30, through 1 am Tuesday, May 1, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will perform nightly bridge work on the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line on the Saugus River drawbridge.