Swampscott Schools To Destroy Special Education Records

The public notice is intended to inform families of students who attended special education class in the district before and during 2017-18.

'2 Rats In 1 Year Can Become 15K': Swampscott Pilot Program Advocates Rodent Birth Control Over Poison

Speak Up For Animals President Deb Newman pushed the alternative to rodenticide, which can also kill dogs, foxes and birds of prey.

We Don't Need a Rat Czar; We Have EVOLVEd

Swampscott Begins Rollout of Rodent Contraceptive

Swampscott Police Respond To North Shore ICE Immigration Raids

Swampscott Lt. Joseph Kable said officers will not share any information with the federal government on residents' immigration status.

Swampscott High-Dose Flu Shot Clinic At Senior Center

The flu shot clinic is for those 65 years old and older.

Where To Pick Apples Around Swampscott: 2025 Guide

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best local apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions.

Swampscott Porch Fest Kicks Off With Linscott Park Party

This year's event will include a pirate-themed show on the Town Hall porch.

Raw Sewage Overflow Shuts Down Swampscott's King's Beach

Residents of Lynn and Swampscott were urged to avoid the water for 48 hours following the Saturday night discharge.

Swampscott's 'Espresso' Whale To Be Memorialized With Plaque Dedication

The 11-year-old humpback whale washed ashore at Preston Beach in May 2024 and was later buried in the town.

Swamptober Fest Returns To North Shore This Weekend

The event featuring Barry Goudreau of the classic rock band Boston is Saturday on the Town Hall lawn.

Ashland's Yellow Jackets

Close to home, environmentally

Swampscott To Celebrate 10 Athletes, Coaches, 1 Team At Hall Of Fame Ceremony

The Hall of Fame induction banquet is set for Tedesco Country Club on Sept. 11.

Swampscott Seeks Resident Input On Hawthorne Property's Future

The town is conducting a survey on the best options for the oceanfront restaurant site purchased in 2022.

Swampscott Taps Former Marblehead Head To Be Next Town Administrator

The Select Board chose Jason Silva to be the next permanent town administrator out of field of two finalists.

Swampscott Officer's 'Lifesaving Actions' Rescue Swimmer From Hurricane Erin Swells

Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada recommended Officer Kevin Reen for commendation for his courageous save at Phillips Beach on Saturday.

Swampscott Halts King's Beach UV Light Treatment Pilot Program 2 Weeks Early

Interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta said costs, noise were a factor in the mutual decision to wrap up the pilot program on Monday.

Clean Water, Dirty Politics

The close of the UV Pilot Project by the City of Lynn is a strategic move to avoid a MassDEP noise violation & the fines that would follow.

Lynn Man Charged With Rape At Swampscott Massage Therapy Business: Essex DA

The Essex District Attorney's Office said the suspect is accused of sexually assault a female client of the business where he worked.

Swampscott Boards Eye Long-Anticipated 'Financial Summit'

The Select Board set forth plans to bring together the town's leading committees to develop a master budget plan in 2025-26.

Town Of Swampscott: War Memorial Scholarship

Pave the way for future Swampscott graduates to receive War Memorial Fund Scholarships! Create a personalized brick.

'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.