'Very Encouraged': Swampscott King's Beach UV Light Pilot Shows Promise, Raises Questions

The Swampscott Select Board issued a preliminary denial of providing an additional $20,000 for cost overruns.

Trash Strike Update: Swampscott Withholds Republic Payments, Shuns Lawsuit

Interim Town Manager Gino Cresta cited strong communication and ongoing trash pickups from Republic during the 23-day work stoppage.

Residents Left to Fend for Themselves From Persistent Noise at the UV Pilot Site

Noise dampening improvements are rushed to the site before Friday's 7/25's ribbon cutting ceremony

Swampscott PorchFest Returns For 6th Year In 2025

The PorchFest team is now accepting sign-ups for hosts, performers, and volunteers.

Swampscott Resident Named Town's New Recreation Director

Charlotte Daher de García is active in the schools and community, with a background in communications, programming and marketing.

North Shore Veterans Beach Party Returns For 2025

The E. F. Gilmore Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 64 is hosting the party at Red Rock in Lynn.

Swampscott Frederick Douglass Reading Draws Nearly 200

Participants were encouraged to read from "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"

Swampscott's Bent Water On The Beach Returns For 2025

The annual Fisherman's Beach party to benefit the town fireworks show is set for this weekend.

Fireworks Near Me: Swampscott July 4th 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Swampscott.

Another Wonderful Garden Art Walk

Despite a rainy day, 94 registrants of the Garden Art Walk came together to celebrate our beautiful community and share their gifts.

Noise at the UV Pilot Site

Significant concerns regarding the noise levels emanating from the UV Pilot site located at the Lynn/Swampscott line

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Swampscott

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Swampscott.

Swampscott Big Blue Bargains To Donate $4K To Middle School PTO

The donation will help offset costs for the 8th grade trip and to buy tools and supplies for the engineering department.

Swampscott DEI Report Shines Light On Town Staff, Resident, Leadership Disconnect

The community survey and forum feedback showed that many employees and residents feel they do not have a say in decisions that affect them.

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North Shore State Senator Pushes 'Bell-To-Bell' School Smartphone Ban Across MA

State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) said "sustained, daylong separation from smartphones" is necessary in all schools across the state.

Swampscott Seaglass Village Director To Retire, Search Launched For Successor

Former Swampscott Public Library Director Alyce Deveau has led the nonprofit that supports independent older adults since 2021.

Cause and effect of the MBTA zoning

The Wescott impact to the neighborhood.

Seaglass Village seeks executive director

Alyce Deveau retiring as current director

Swampscott Launches Free Beach Wheelchair Program

The donated wheelchairs will be available to any beachgoer in need on a first-come, first-served basis starting on June 30.

‘No Kings’ Protests To Be Held Saturday On North Shore: What To Know

A planned protest at King's Beach in Swampscott will join those in Beverly, Danvers/Peabody and Salem.

Swampscott Special Education Teacher Named Middle School Principal

Salem State alumna and Peabody native Jessica Minter replaces Jason Calichman, who will become the district's next superintendent on July 1.

Swampscott Sewer Committee Chair Resigns, Citing 'Politics,' 'Lack Of Support'

Liz Smith, who ran for the Select Board this spring, told Patch that "nasty" rhetoric toward her carried over even after the election.

Rain Forecast Postpones Swampscott Harborfest; Farmer's Market Opening Day Set

The Fisherman's Beach festival was moved to the new rain date.

Swampscott Summer Beach Water Testing Gets Off To Staggered Start

A staff shortage, training timeline and seaweed infestation delayed the beginning of the town's water testing this month.

Swampscott Garden Art Walk Returns For 2025

The Swampscott Recreation Department is taking over the organization of the event from ReachArts.

Honoring Sacrifice, Remembering History: A Memorial Day Reflection

North Shore Disabled Veterans of America Commander Jeffrey Blonder shares his thoughts on the lessons of Memorial Day.

MA Wildlife Likes to Kill the Innocent

This time it's bears

Swampscott Town Meeting Restores $130K In Cuts To School Budget

Town meeting members voted to amend the Finance Committee's request in line with the Select Board's proposed town cuts and tax increases.

Swampscott Students Honored At Hartford, Stonehill, Tufts, URI, WPI,

These Swampscott students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.

$109,000 Odiously Obtained

Something's Wrong in Swampscott

Swampscott Recreation's Disregard for Animal Cruelty

You can dress up without involving the Preakness

Swampscott Select Board Finds $109K To Balance School Spending

A four-hour meeting on Wednesday added up to town-side cuts designed to restore money taken from the proposed school budget.

Marblehead, Swampscott Family Members On 'Team JJ' For Jimmy Fund Walk

The women are walking in honor of a 3-year-old family member going through cancer treatments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Swampscott Select Board Squabbles Extend Past Town Election

Swampscott Select Board members traded budget barbs this week in the first meeting following the annual town election.

MaryEllen Fletcher, Katie Phelan Re-Elected To Swampscott Select Board

Challenger Liz Smith told Patch "the voters decided they were comfortable with the current Select Board."

North Shore Woman Wins First 'Colossal Millions' Lottery Grand Prize

The Lynn woman won the first $1 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$15,000,000 Colossal Millions" instant game.

Swampscott 2025 Town Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Swampscott residents will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for Select Board members and other town offices.

Horse Racing Has No Place in Massachusetts

Simulcast Events Condone Cruelty in States We Can't Control

Rainy Forecast Cancels Swampscott Earth Fest On Town Hall Lawn

A Saturday washout forced the cancellation of the Swampscott Earth Fest on Town Hall Lawn on Saturday.