Police say Adam Lebowitz, 21, of Swampscott, and an unidentified accomplice pulled a gun on a 49-year-old Andover man.
The union that represents Swampscott teachers said the deal, which has been a year in the making, was "moments away" from being ratified.
Dozens of maskless protesters gathered outside of Gov. Charlie Baker's Swampscott home, callin on him to reopen the state economy.
Officials say they are trying to stay ahead of nice weather by painting pedestrian arrows to encourage social distancing on Humphrey Street.
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
The Swampscott election, which includes contested races for selectman and school committee, was originally scheduled for April 28.
There are 11,432 cases of the new coronavirus and 669 coronavirus-related deaths in Essex County as of Monday afternoon.
Swampscott Police are thanking a local food pantry for their help supporting a local resident who had been the victim of a robbery.
The election has contested races for selectmen, school committee, housing authority and more than 108 Swampscott town meeting members.
Dianna Ploss, who has vowed to protest outside Gov. Baker's Swampscott home until he reopens the state, was a loyal Democrat until 2016.
First it was hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Now sympathy cards are the hard-to-find item in during the coronavirus pandemic.
"There will likely be more," Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald said in a message to residents.
Since being called up last month, 1,500 MA National Guardsmen have helped expand the state medical system's coronavirus response.
A conservative radio host called on listeners to gather on Monument Avenue in Swampscott to pressure Baker to lift coronavirus restrictions.
The Secretary of State is allowing any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for elections being held on or before June 30.
Whole Foods is offering counseling to employees at the store in Swampscott after a worker died of the new coronavirus.
In addition to recent local news about the coronavirus response in Swampscott, we tried to answer questions from Patch readers.
More people dying at home in Massachusetts and other states suggests the coronavirus pandemic death toll is higher than official reports.
Swampscott officials are now requiring people to wear face masks when they go out to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Swampscott.
We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.
Swampscott voters will head to the polls on June 2 instead of April 28 after selectmen unanimously approved the postponement.
We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for local businesses. Here's how to get listed.
Some Massachusetts residents are taking to social media to shame neighbors who don't appear to be doing their part to fight the coronavirus.
The order limits all gatherings outside of homes but contains exceptions for people to get groceries and participate in outdoor activities.
Police are asking people who live near the Swampscott MBTA station for any surveillance camera footage that may show the suspect.
In addition to postponing special Senate elections, local governments will be able to postpone municipal elections.
The Swampscott resident, who is the sixth case of COVID-19 in Essex County, is self isolating, Swampscott officials said.
"No one will be turned away," Swampscott Public Schools said about its lunch pick-up program.
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Elementary report cards will also be delayed, school officials said.
School officials with Swampscott Public Schools reminded parents that there are no cases of the coronavirus in the schools or the town.
Until further notice, all local and area school field trips are canceled, school officials announced Wednesday.
Incumbents Laura Spathanas and Naomi Dreeben will not run for reelection to the Select Board.
Frank Lloyd Wright produced an astonishing range of buildings considered to be the finest examples of American architecture.
CVS Pharmacies will waive charges for the home delivery of prescription meds amid precautions regarding the new coronavirus.
Swampscott selectmen had ordered restrictions for the family's pets after the town's first ever dangerous dog hearing.
Swampscott voters mirrored statewide results when they voted in Tuesday's Democratic and Republican primaries.
Gordon and Taffy Hall support cardiac excellence at NSMC Salem Hospital