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.

Swampscott Frederick Douglass Event Moved Due To Extreme Heat Wave

The Thursday gathering will still run from 4 to 7 p.m., with food trucks, free ice cream, family activities, and voter registration.

North Shore Women Honored Among MA 'Heroines' At State House

Lawmakers and the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women recognized five North Shore women in 2026.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Swampscott

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

2 Iconic North Shore Eateries Join Forces In 1 Beachfront Space

The partnership brings Sal’s oversized slices to Kelly’s Revere Beach spot, with more joint locations planned this summer.

Proposed Disabled Veterans Benefits Cuts 'Wrong,' 'Must Be Stopped': Opinion

Jeffrey Blonder, of the Disabled Veterans of America, submitted this Letter to Patch.

Swampscott Select Board Poised To Set Priorities For Oceanfront Development

The Select Board began the process of determining a scoring structure for the Request for Proposal at the former Hawthorne property.

Swampscott Center For Performing Arts Approved For Entertainment At Former Hawthorne Restaurant

The Swampscott Select Board voted to approve the license for the temporary tenant of the town-owned property.

Swampscott Seeks Volunteers For Town Boards, Committees

Town officials are encouraging residents to apply for open volunteer roles on boards, committees and commissions.

North Shore Sandwich Favorite To Close In Swampscott

Flip the Bird said its final day open on Paradise Road will be on Sunday.

Swampscott Rolls Out Automated Trash, Recycling Cart Switch

Residents will get a 35-gallon trash cart and a 95-gallon recycling cart under the town's new collection system.

Swampscott Residents Warned Amid Rash Of Car Break-Ins

Residents are being urged to lock their vehicles and to keep valuables out of sight.

2 Charged After Bizarre North Shore Beach Scooter Chase: Police

Police said one of the suspects was found with the help of police dogs and an ankle bracelet tracking device.

Swampscott's Big Blue Bargains Donates $10K To Senior Center

The donation from Big Blue Bargains is aimed at supporting programs and services for older adults in Swampscott.

Swampscott To Host 5 Free World Cup Watch Parties On Town Hall Lawn

Food vendors will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Woman Dies In Swampscott Condo Fire: Essex DA

The woman died after she was taken from the apartment to Salem Hospital.

Swampscott Center For The Performing Arts To Host Open House

The 30-month tenant of the former Hawthorne Restaurant plans to showcase property for the fireworks.

Swampscott-Based SPUR Launches School Supply Drive For 650 North Shore Students

SPUR said more than 650 students in Lynn, Marblehead, Salem and Swampscott rely on the annual effort.