🌱 Patch AM: What Swampscott’s review of Whales Beach access could mean for walkers

Happening soon: Join Seth at a Rally for the Next Generation on Lynn Commons, August 29th! on the Swampscott Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What changes are coming to Swampscott’s Ewing Woods trails and rules?

Coming up: Join Seth at a Rally for the Next Generation on Lynn Commons, August 29th! on the Swampscott Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See which Swampscott grad earned a share of $157K scholarships.

Also check out The Meditations on the Swampscott Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Swampscott Plans Sept. 11 Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

Spotted on the Swampscott calendar: The Meditations

Swampscott Plans Sept. 11 Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

Residents are invited to gather Sept. 11 at Swampscott Fire Station for a 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony.

Swampscott Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday

The Massachusetts state primary is Sept. 1.

🌱 Patch AM: How Swampscott residents can spot and stop this new invasive insect

Coming up on the Swampscott Patch calendar: The Meditations

🌱 Patch AM: Which Swampscott beach did your neighbors rank number one?

Make time for Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23 on the Swampscott Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Swampscott and Marblehead communities remember Bernard “Bitzy” Bitman, 100.

Be sure to catch 2026 Peabody Community Market on the Swampscott Patch calendar

Swampscott Provides Trash, Recycling Updates Amid Cart Waitlist

Town officials said 65-gallon recycling cart requests remain on file as residents wait for a vendor timeline.

Swampscott PorchFest Returns For 2026 With 32 Acts On 17 Porches

The town-wide music event will open at Linscott Park Gazebo and include a family porch at Town Hall.

Swampscott Faces Planned National Grid Outage

National Grid said service improvements are expected to cause a three-hour outage in parts of town early next Friday.

New Swampscott Perfoming Arts Venue To Host MCC’s First Rock Fundraiser

Swamp-Stock: Rock the Night will bring live music and fundraising to the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts.

Swampscott Free Pop-Up Store This Weekend At Big Blue Bargains

The Aug. 22 event will offer free clothing, furniture, home goods and more.

Rip Current Danger Warnings Issued Across North Shore, MA Coast

The National Weather Service issued the warning through Tuesday night.

North Shore Death Investigated As Homicide: Essex DA

The Essex DA's Office said a 52-year-old man was found on South Common Street in Lynn on Thursday.

Swamptober Fest Suspended For 2026

Town Administrator Nick Connors said the annual townwide celebration will not happen next month.

Residential Ruled Out As Part Of Swampscott Hawthorne Property Redevelopment

The Select Board voted 3-2 to disquality any development proposals that include apartments or condos.

Swampscott To Pick Town Poet Laureate

The town's new selection committee plans to bring a Poet Laureate appointment to the Select Board by late 2026.

Humphrey Street Block Party Set For Sunday In Swampscott

Live music, food, beer vendors and more than 40 makers are planned for Sunday afternoon on Humphrey Street.

Swampscott Shares Cart Waitlist, Pickup Dates In Trash Collection Shift

The town said 65-gallon recycling carts are fully allocated and old bins will be collected the week of Aug. 17.

Swampscott Seeks Resident Ideas To Improve Communication

The town is asking residents to share ideas on communication, resources and neighborhood connections.

Swampscott Residents Ride For A Cure At Pan-Mass Challenge

The Pan-Mass Challenge will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers on Aug. 1-2.

Swampscott Church To Host North Shore Electronics Recycling Event

Residents from any community can bring electronics, appliances and reusable bicycles to the church parking lot Aug. 1.

Big Blue Bargains Makes $15K Matching Pledge For New Swampscott Track

Big Blue Bargains pledged to match up to $15,000 in donations for Swampscott's planned community track.

Swampscott Select Board Delays Call On Residential Development At Hawthorne Site

The Select Board debated whether to disqualify RFPs that call for residential units at the site.

Swampscott To Host Free Saltwater Fishing Clinic For Families At Whales Beach

The Saltwater Angler Education Program will hold a free beginner clinic Aug. 13 at Whales Beach with registration required.

North Shore Stranded Whale Likely A Vessel Strike, Entanglement Victim: WDC

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation said an exact cause of death was not determined due to the lack of an authorized necropsy.

Swampscott To Host World Cup Title Match Viewing Party

A summer of World Cup celebrations in Swampscott concludes on Sunday when Spain meets Argentina for the championship.

Swampscott's Clark Playground To Close Next Week

The playground is expected to be closed for two days for the pouring of a new safety surfacing.

North Shore Navigators Send 6 Former Players Into Pro Baseball After 2026 MLB Draft

Four former Navs were drafted this weekend, and two more signed free-agent deals after the 2026 MLB Draft ended.

Swampscott's Aidan Emmerich Wins Mass. Amateur Golf Title

The Swampscott golfer beat Zac Georgantas 8 & 6 Saturday and earned a U.S. Amateur exemption.

North Shore Disabled American Veterans Plan Beach Party At Red Rock Park

The July 25 event in Lynn will offer food, games, live music and veteran-focused resources.

Swampscott Select Board Refines Vision For Former Hawthorne Property

Select Board members began determining preferences on how to score a forthcoming request for proposal on the oceanfront parcel.

Dracut Man Charged With Threats, Damaging Swampscott Temple: Police

The man was charged with civil rights violations in relation to the damages at the Atlantic Avenue temple.

Swampscott To Host Public Declaration Of Independence Reading

Rep. Jenny Armini and the Historical Commission will join a free Town Lawn program tied to Massachusetts' MA250 initiative.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Swampscott For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Swampscott.

More North Shore Beaches Close Amid Scorching Heat Wave

As beaches in Ipswich opened following this week's Merrimack River sewer rupture, beaches in Marblehead and Swampscott were closed.

Swampscott Sets Fireworks Road Closures, Parking Bans

Road closures start at 6 p.m. July 3, with parking restrictions beginning at 2 p.m. on several Swampscott streets.

Swampscott Porchfest Returns For 2026

The town is seeking performers and porch hosts for this year's event on Aug. 29.