Town Of Swampscott Seeks New Member For Board Of Health

The Board of Health meets regularly monthly, though may meet more frequently as needed.

Town Of Swampscott: Hadley Elementary School Reuse Committee Proposes Building Reuse Scenarios In Final Report

The three proposed scenarios include: Mixed-Use Commercial; Affordable Housing; and Hospitality.

Swampscott Seeks Board Of Health Replacement

The chosen candidate must be a Swampscott resident and will fill the vacated seat until the term ends in April 2022.

Hadley Re-Use Proposals Include Senior Housing, Art Space, Hotel

The committee charged with determining the future of the building should it become available to the town released its three final proposals.

Swampscott Balloon Debate Inflates Emotions Around Town

Business owner Carolina Vasquez defends responsible balloon fun ahead of a fall vote on possible restrictions on the traditional decoration.

Swampscott To Use $150K State Grant On Water, Sewer Assessment

The Clean Water Trust grant will allow the town to develop an asset management plan for water, sewer and drainage infrastructure.

Select Board Issues Letter To Massport Objecting To Proposed Airplane Noise Reduction Proposal In Town Of Swampscott

Click the link below to read the entire letter.

Swampscott Officials Sound Off On Proposed New Logan Flight Plan

Town officials sent Massport a letter objecting to the plan they said would send more flights and noise through Swampscott, Lynn and Nahant.

Swampscott-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Swampscott Brings Back Mask Mandate In Municipal Buildings

In response to a rise in cases, masks will be required in town buildings regardless of vaccination status starting Monday.

Essex County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Swampscott residents.

Swampscott Water Rates May Rise Under New Tiered Proposal

Town officials said the proposed tiered rate system is necessary to correct inequities in how residents and businesses are charged.

Top Five Fraud and Scam Prevention Tools

Having the right tools to fight fraud can make a huge difference.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Essex County

Many in the Swampscott area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Swampscott Beach Tops State Most-Polluted Report: Patch PM

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Unemployment Rate Worsens In Swampscott Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the Massachusetts average.

Essex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Swampscott area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

The New Look Of North Shore Open Public Meetings

Remote meetings can continue through April 1, 2022, but each city or town has discretion on how much Zoom access to grant residents.

Developers Unveil Revised Plans For Elm Place Apartment Complex

WinnDevelopment said the redesigned building and additional parking spots are in response to community concerns about the project.

Unemployment Improves In Swampscott Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Essex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Outreach To Vulnerable Populations During The Covid-19 Pandemic

We’ve Partnered With Community-Based Groups That Can Assist With Taking Social Security Disability Applications.

Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall Coming To North Shore

"The Wall That Heals" which remembers the 58,000 Americans killed in Vietnam will be in Nahant from July 14 to 18.

Swampscott Hosts Next Virtual Anti-Racism Forum

The Unpacking Racism forum will be Thursday night.

One North Shore Hawk's Survival Story: Patch Weekender

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The Digital Divide: How Wide In Swampscott Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Swampscott area compares.

Swampscott Hits 70% Residents With At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

The town announced it hit the milestone on the day when Gov. Charlie Baker said all state business restrictions will lift on May 29.

Swampscott To Hold Budget Public Information Session

Swampscott will host a virtual forum on Monday to answer questions and get feedback on the budget coming before town meeting May 17.

Swampscott Virtual Coffees With Town Department Heads

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald and other town officials will be on hand to answer Zoom questions on Thursday.

Swampscott Election: Spellios Survives Select Board Challenge

Paster elected to the School Committee in a very tight contest, McClung back as Town Moderator, Hartmann returns to the Board of Health.

Swampscott 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide

Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls on Tuesday.

Public Purpose, Open Space Priorities for Swampscott School Reuse

The Hadley School Reuse Committee said nearly 800 residents responded to a survey about repurposing the school should it become available.

Swampscott Assistant Town Administrator Headed Back To Newton

Ron Mendes leaving the Swampscott post to accept "a very impressive new position" in the Garden City.

Disability Claims For People With Alzheimer's Disease

Learn About Our Compassionate Allowances program

Early, Absentee Voting For Swampscott Town Election

Ballots are now available for absentee and early mail voting for the April town election, with early, in-person voting to begin on April 17.

Swampscott Candidates Forums Set For Next Week

Residents can submit questions for a pair of town election candidate forums to be held Monday and April 15.

North Shore Native Helping Most At Risk Get Vaccinated: Patch PM

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Swampscott Town Election Voter Registration Deadline Wednesday

Residents must register by Wednesday at 8 p.m. to vote in the April 27 town election.

Swampscott Native's Charge To Get Vaccine To Those Most At Risk

Diana Rastegayeva's network of 500 volunteers is geared to help get the coronavirus vaccine to those left out of the state's rollout.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Essex County.

Swampscott Town Administrator Wants To Hear Your Issues

Sean Fitzgerald will hold a series of virtual private coffee hours to discuss town projects and its coronavirus response.