Swampscott To Take Critical Look At High Town Hall Turnover

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald will spend the next six weeks reviewing the organizational structure, compensation and work=life balance.

Swampscott's Town Clerk, Communications Director Resign

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald said Susan Duplin and Allie Fiske have accepted employment opportunities elsewhere.

Nomination Papers Available For April 26 Swampscott Town Election

Nomination papers that need verification are due back to town offices by March 8.

Town Of Swampscott: Swampscott Mask Mandate To Be Lifted On February 21

On February 8, 2022, the Swampscott Board of Health voted to rescind the mask mandate in indoor spaces in Swampscott effective at 11:59P ...

Swampscott Businesses Can Go Mask-Optional On Presidents Day

The Swampscott Board of Health voted 3-0 to lift the town's mask mandate for indoor public spaces as of Presidents Day.

New North Shore Coronavirus Testing Site Opens

Swampscott residents can get a PCR test at the North Shore Community College site in Lynn.

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Swampscott Town Pier Public Forum Postponed

The virtual public meeting to discuss plans to expand the pier will not be held Thursday as scheduled.

Proposed Swampscott Housing Development Hits Apparent Roadblock

Select Board member David Grishman informed neighbors of the 40B Foster Road proposal that developers were told to redesign the concept.

Swampcott Select Board Slams Housing Project Proposal

Developers of the 160-unit Atlantic Bay View complex plan to apply for a MassHousing eligibility letter as a 40B affordable housing project.

Swampscott-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Essex County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Swampscott Proposed 160-Unit Foster Road Housing Complex Meeting

A special meeting of the Select Board will be held virtually on the site approval application.

Future Of Swampscott's Town Pier Up For Discussion

The town and designers will present proposals for the rehabilitation of the town pier at a virtual public forum.

Swampscott To Host Coronavirus Booster Clinic

The Moderna booster clinic for Swampscott residents will be Thursday.

Town Of Swampscott: Mandatory Mask Mandate In Effect On December 23, 2021

Citing a dramatic rise in the number of COVID cases in Swampscott, the Board of Health voted in an emergency public meeting on December ...

'Urgent Need For Residents To Wear Masks': Swampscott BOH Chair

The Swampscott Board of Health voted to impose the order amid a "concerning rise in positive COVID cases" in recent weeks.

Swampscott Coronavirus Cases, Vaccinations Rise Over 7 Days

Swampscott's coronavirus positive test rate and overall case count rose this past week, as did vaccinations.

Swampscott Resumes Senior, Veteran Tax Relief Program

Seniors and veterans are invited to assist town services in exchange for up to $1,000 in property tax relief.

Swampscott 'Select Board' Official, Tax Rate Set At Town Meeting

Change from "Board of Selectmen" approved unanimously; $1.25 million in "free cash" tabbed to mitigate property tax increase.

Swampscott Coronavirus Case Rise Mirrors State Surge

Despite high vaccination rates, coronavirus cases have risen considerably on the North Shore in recent weeks.

Swampscott-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Update

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Swampscott Select Board Seeks 'Free Cash' Tax Levy Middle Ground

The Select Board amended its recommendation to use $1.25 million in surpluses to offset Fiscal 2022 property tax increases.

Swampscott Seeks Mid-Term Housing Authority Replacement

The candidate selected will fill out the remainder of the term through April 2022 on the five-member board.

Swampscott-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Polly Titcomb Charts Course As New Swampscott Select Board Chair

Titcomb spoke to Patch about her hopes and priorities for the town now that she's in the lead seat on the Select Board.

New Prices And Increased Support For Local Renewable Energy Coming For Swampscott Community Power

Swampscott Community Power has already made a measureable impact on the town’s efforts to fight climate change.

Swampscott Historical Commission Announces The Opening Of The Inaugural Exhibit Of Treasures From Historical Archives

If someone asked you who discovered electricity, the first person to come to mind would likely be Thomas Edison.

Swampscott Pursues New Steps To Quiet Hateful, Vulgar 'Protests'

Amid concerns that regular protests are escalating to target children, the Select Board and police vow to seek ways to protect residents.

Swampscott Senior Center Veterans Day Breakfast

The Senior Center will host the breakfast for Swampscott veterans on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.

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Swampscott Police Department Forms Mental Health Task Force

The Swampscott Police Department has formed a new Criminal Justice Mental Health Task Force.

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Verizon Outage KOs Swampscott Phone Lines

The town said Tuesday afternoon the town hall outage was part of "widespread Verizon issues."

Swampscott-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Swampscott Elementary School Vote Registration Deadline Wednesday

The deadline to register to vote on the proposed $97.5 million new K-4 twin elementary schools is Wednesday at 8 p.m.

8 Charged In Boat-Tied Protest At Gov. Baker's Swampscott Home

Eight members of the group "Extinction Rebellion Boston" were taken into custody after State police broke up the protest Tuesday morning.

Back Rent Up In Essex County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Essex County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Swampscott Vote On New K-4 School Set For Oct. 19 At High School

The Swampscott Select Board voted Monday night to hold voting on the new elementary school at the high school gymnasium for all precincts.

Swampscott-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Essex County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

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