A Select Board meeting on excess overtime turned toward long-standing tensions between the town officials and the unions.
Swampscott police said a detour near 200 Paradise may be in place for "most of the day" on Wednesday.
The Swampscott Fire Department will hold a live equipment demonstration and answer questions about being a firefighter.
Swampscott police were asking residents to keep a safe distance from the seal with hopes it would soon make its way back to the ocean.
The MBTA said commuter regular fares will be collected from Swampscott to the north end of the Rockport/Newburyport line on March 20 to 28.
North Shore veterans can come for a complimentary breakfast and learn more about the benefits available to them.
Caroline Allen said the six-week sessions are aimed at providing resources and "a time for undivided attention just for moms."
The proposed budget is a 4.41 percent increase over 2023 and restores cuts proposed to meet the town's target of a 2.2 percent increase.
Buildings at both town-owned properties will be vacant and available for use within the next 16 months.
The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth presented the 3rd Essex District state senator with its inaugural award.
The events include "Black History is Our History" - a night of poetry, music and reflection on Feb. 27.
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The School Committee has a public hearing Thursday on a budget that members said should be up to $1.4 million more than town-issue targets.
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Swampscott High looks for ways to support students who fell behind on class dues during COVID-19 and face prom, cap-and-gown hurdles.
The Select Board extended the current permit through June 30 as the town and company remain apart on imposed blasting restrictions.
The district said late Wednesday morning that all afternoon sports and other extracurricular activities are off for the day.
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Those interested in running for office this spring can obtain nomination papers at the Town Clerk's Office.
The town will host its first "idea exchange" on possible uses for the recently acquired oceanfront land.
These Swampscott students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.
Cash Christison and his mother, Brendyl, are raising money to help purchase AEDs and defibrillator training for youth programs and coaches.
New State Rep. Jenny Armini (D-Marblehead) will be the special guest speaker on Jan. 21.
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.
Families should begin the application process for kindergarten by Jan. 20.
The Swampscott Select Board agenda Wednesday will include the swastika found spray-painted on a town sidewalk on Friday.
Police are looking for neighborhood home security footage from Friday afternoon to help identify who was responsible for the vandalism.
These Swampscott High School students were on the high honor roll list for the first quarter of the school year.
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.
The curbside collection will occur on the regulation trash collection day next week.
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 on and around the North Shore.
With Christmas on a Sunday, some hours will be altered through Monday in 2022.
After receiving a "zero" response in earlier attempts, the town is reposting the position as the Assistant Director of Planning.
Zestfriends on Humphrey Street's owners said Friday will be the final day of operation.
The Select Board voted 4-1 in favor of the funds that were negotiated as part of the recent firefighter contract agreement.
The Essex County District Attorney's Office said a Humphrey Street chiropractor is accused of the indecent assault of a 31-year-old client.
Police said several residents reported urgent calls from purported relatives "in trouble," "in need of help" or "in need of money fast."
As Nahant moves to "dispatch" its "problem" coyote population, wildlife advocates call for alternatives to shooting the animals.