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The Select Board extended the current permit through June 30 as the town and company remain apart on imposed blasting restrictions.
Those interested in running for office this spring can obtain nomination papers at the Town Clerk's Office.
Swampscott is the latest North Shore community to consider expanding so-called "in-law apartments" to ease the affordable housing crunch.
The Select Board took the action at Wednesday's meeting ahead of a "No Place For Hate" rally at Linscott Park on Thursday.
The Swampscott Select Board agenda Wednesday will include the swastika found spray-painted on a town sidewalk on Friday.
Gov. Charlie Baker drew plenty of attention to his Swampscott home during his eight years in office.
The Swampscott Select Board on Tuesday authorized $1.15 million for the purchase of the Archer Street property to be a dedicated open space.
After receiving a "zero" response in earlier attempts, the town is reposting the position as the Assistant Director of Planning.
The Select Board voted 4-1 in favor of the funds that were negotiated as part of the recent firefighter contract agreement.
As Nahant moves to "dispatch" its "problem" coyote population, wildlife advocates call for alternatives to shooting the animals.
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The Swampscott Select Board voted 3-2 to keep a 1.7 residential/commercial split in the tax burden as single-family values rose sharply.
Town meeting members agreed to put $2.57 million in free cash, general stabilization and capital stabilization toward mitigating increases.
The survey deadline is Dec. 10 and is designed to gauge awareness of and participation in town waste removal and recycling programs.
The warrant includes votes on transferring free cash to adjust tax rates and appropriating $3 million more for the new elementary school.
The department will accept the donation of a bullet- and stab-proof vest from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald made the assessment as the Select Board begins to look at the 2023 tax classifications.
Starting in January restaurants and civic organizations that serve food will be able to apply for a bring-your-own-bottle license.
The Board of Health will host the regular-dose clinic for those 18 and older on Nov. 16.
Before you head to the polls Tuesday, brush up on who's running for office, and on four key ballot questions.
As the 40B Elm Place Project proceeds, town leaders look for ways to head off "adverse" developers looking to bypass local zoning bylaws.
With no formal policy in place, the Select Board worked through provisions for restaurants wishing to allow alcohol consumption on-premise.
Swampscott will hold 12 days of early voting ahead of the Nov. 8 Massachusetts general election.
The Select Board agreed to allow Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald to act with Lynn in pursuit of a UV solution to clean up King's Beach.
The Select Board extended the earth removal permit while a renewed dialogue is sought between the town and company.
The high-dose flu shot clinic is open to residents 65 years old and older.
Swampscott voters will cast ballots for state representative, district attorney, sheriff and other races in Tuesday's primary.
Swampscott is conducting a community-wide survey to help determine how to best spend its remaining America Recovery Plan Act funding.
Polly Titcomb is seeking election as the state representative from the 8th Essex District representing Lynn, Marblehead and Swampscott.
Savor the Harbor/Save the Bay Director Chris Mancini tells Patch he believes funding is available once a cleanup solution is identified.
Early in-person voting and the deadline to register to vote in the Sept. 6 primary are both Saturday in Swampscott.
E.F. Gilmore Disabled American Veterans Commander Jeffrey Blonder endorses Tristan Smith in a crowded field to replace Lori Ehrlich.
Residents are encouraged to attend this workshop to better understand how the plan works, learn about the draft and provide feedback.
MSPCA makes recommendations on coexisting with coyotes as sightings and interactions rise across the state.
As staffing levels are publicly debated, Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald cites the importance of a diverse and inclusive force.
Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald said he asked the town council to put together a town bylaw proposal amid coyote feeding consequences.
The budget is headed to Gov. Charlie Baker for final approval. Here's what we know about potential school and local government funding.
The Select Board approved the pandemic compensation payments after union employees negotiated similar payments in recent contracts.
Former Animal Control Officer Dan Proulx has been added to the agenda for Tuesday night's meeting to talk about the growing coyote issue.