Swampscott Town Election Nomination Paper Deadline Friday

The deadline to obtain papers for the April 27 election is Friday with papers due for submission on Tuesday.

Swampscott Officials To Hold Individual Remote Q&A Sessions

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald and town department heads will be available to answer individual questions via Zoom on Feb. 25.

Swampscott Veterans Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic

The Veterans Affairs coronavirus vaccination clinic is open to Lynn and Swampscott veterans ages 50 and older.

Governor's Race Begins As Democrat Announces Candidacy: Patch PM

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Swampscott Fire Union Bristles At Vaccination Questions

Local 1459 President James Snow said Board of Selectmen was wrong for asking how many first responders chose to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Swampscott Town Election Set For April 27

Nomination papers are now available for town offices and must be submitted by March 9.

Swampscott's Elm Place Development Proposal Forum

The town and WinnDevelopment are holding a public forum on a proposed apartment complex.

Swampscott To End Resident Coronavirus Testing, Focus On Vaccine

After the town started charging for resident tests this week, it will now stop testing entirely and focus on planning vaccine distribution.

Sen. Crighton, Rep. Ehrlich Urge Gov. Baker To Sign Climate Bill

Marblehead and Swampscott legislators tout mandates to drive down greenhouse emissions to "net zero" by 2050 and create "green" jobs.

Swampscott To Start Charging For Resident Coronavirus Tests

The town said CARES Act and FEMA funds that paid for free tests have run out and starting next week they will be $70 each.

MA Gov. Baker Calls For Vice President Pence To Assume Presidency

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker: Vice President Mike Pence should be empowered to replace Donald Trump, lead transition to Biden inauguration.

Baker Slams Party's Efforts To Contest Biden's Win Over Trump

Baker says the election was "fair and square" and Washington's focus should be on vaccine rollout over false allegations of voter fraud.

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Swampscott To 'Scale Back' Coronavirus Testing In January

Town, which had offered daily testing, cited "limited funding" for the reduction to two days next week.

'Relief' As North Shore Senior Homes Anticipate Vaccine: Patch PM

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Swampscott Assisted-Care Facility Eager For Coronavirus Vaccine

The Residence at Vinnin Square spokesman Ted Doyle: "This is a tremendous relief for all of us."

Swampscott Resident Coronavirus Testing Closed Through Christmas

Swampscott will close the test site starting Wednesday through the holiday,.

Swampscott 'High Risk' For Coronavirus Community Spread

Swampscott joined more than half of the state's cities and towns in the state's "high risk" category in this week's report.

Swampscott Considers Future Of Hadley Elementary Building

The town is putting together a committee to determine possible uses of the building if Swampscott Schools deem it is no longer needed.

Swampscott Free Coronavirus Testing On The Move

Starting Saturday, the testing site will shift from the First Church to the Field House at Phillips Park.

Coronavirus Surge Closes Swampscott Town Hall To Walk-In Visitors

Town Administrator urges residents to "stay home unless necessary" and for businesses to "roll-back operations where possible."

Swampscott Adds More Free Coronavirus Testing Hours For Residents

Swampscott will extend testing at First Church two hours on Saturday, with students encouraged to get a test before returning to school.

Swampscott Extends Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing To 6 Days

Swampscott will provide free PCR testing for residents at the First Congregational Church on Monument Avenue.

'Racist, Hate-Filled' Protests Condemned In Swampscott: PM Patch

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Confederate Flag Not Welcome At Swampscott Protests: Officials

The Select Board spoke out against protesters with "the Confederate flag, other intolerant and racist signs, and a megaphone spewing hate."

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Swampscott 2020 Election: 82 Percent Voter Participation

Swampscott Town Clerk Susan Duplin said the turnout matched that of the 2016 election.

Election 2020 Swampscott Results: Biden Trounces Trump

Swampscott voters overwhelmingly supported former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in Tuesday's election.

How Did Voting Go In Swampscott? Let Us Know

Patch wants to know how your voting experience was this year amid this unprecedented election season.

Voting In Swampscott: Polls Open

What to expect if you are heading to the polls in Swampscott on Nov. 3.

Voting In Swampscott: Everything You Need To Know

What to expect if you are heading to the polls in Swampscott on Nov. 3.

Swampscott Bucks State Trend, Coronavirus Rates Dip Lower

Swampscott is not considered at "high risk" for community spread in the latest state report.

Swampscott Schools To Stay Hybrid Despite Coronavirus Surge

Swampscott, which was designated a "high-risk" community Thursday, will switch to fully remote if rates remain high two more weeks in a row.

Activist Told To Stay Away From Baker's Swampscott Home: PM Patch

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Man Accused Of Leaving Syringes At Gov. Baker's Swampscott Home

The Hyde Park man was hit with a stay-away order after he was accused of leaving the syringes near the lawn as part of a protest last month.

Election 2020: Swampscott Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Swampscott for the election Nov. 3.

Swampscott Coronavirus Test Rates Tick Higher

After months of relatively low numbers, positive cases bumped higher in the state's latest report.

Protest Planned For Gov. Baker's Swampscott Home | PM Patch

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Housing Advocates Plan Protest At Gov. Baker's Swampscott Home

Advocates are upset Gov. Charlie Baker is allowing the state's ban on evictions to lapse amid the coronavirus health crisis.