Swampscott Bid To Halt Veteran Housing Plans, Keep VFW In Place, Fails

Swampscott Town Meeting members narrowly voted not to rescind a 2023 vote authorizing the Select Board to act on the Pine Street purchase.

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Swampscott Elementary School Earns High Marks For Energy Efficiency

Superintendent Pamela Angelakis said the school earned LEED Gold Certification - far surpassing its original sustainability goal.

Former Swampscott Town Administrator Addresses Early Departure

Sean Fitzgerald was asked about his December resignation during his interview for the Danvers town manager position.

Swampscott Town Annual Election Early Voting, Poll Location

Swampscott voters will go to the polls on April 29 to elect town-wide positions as well as candidates for the annual town meeting.

Swampscott/Lynn King's Beach Town Hall Set For Next Week

A forum at the Lynn Auditorium will discuss plans to clean up King's Beach, including the proposed UV Light pilot program.

'This Is Dire': Swampscott Eyes Tax Levy Increase, School Gap Remains

A proposed median single-family average tax increase of $643 per year would still leave the schools $661,000 short of their budget request.

Swampscott Free Retirement Readiness Event At Senior Center

The event focusing on both financial and social-emotional needs is set for March 22 at the Swampscott Senior Center.

Katie Phelan Launches Swampscott Select Board Re-Election Bid

Phelan has served as Vice-Chair of the Board since first being elected to serve three years ago.

Swampscott Glover House Preservation Efforts Find Bermuda Connection

A Save The Glover House delegation traveled to Bermuda to connect over shared Revolutionary War history.

MaryEllen Fletcher Launches Swampscott Select Board Re-Election Bid

Fletcher, the current Board Chair, said she is committed to "fiscal responsibility, accountability, and inclusive governance."

My Brother's Table Hosts Annual Raffle to Support Vital Meal Services

1 Raffle Ticket = 15 Meals

Swampscott Pine Street Parcel, VFW Future Spurs Special Town Meeting

A March 19 special town meeting will be held on a citizens' petition to revoke the town's authority to develop the parcel granted in 2023.

Clean Beach Advocate Liz Smith To Run For Swampscott Select Board

Smith said on Tuesday she will be on the ballot for the April 29 annual town election.

Swampscott To Host 'Black History Is Our History' Event Tuesday Night

Swampscott Unites, Respects, and Embraces Diversity will host the free event Tuesday night at Swampscott High School.

Swampscott Commits $300K To King's Beach UV Light Pilot Program

The split Select Board vote came after Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson pledged to increase Lynn's portion of the expense by $100,000 on Thursday.

Swampscott Seeks Volunteers For Several Board, Commissions

The town is seeking several residents to fill openings on municipal committees.

Swampscott ReachArts To 'Cease Operations' In May

The local group behind PorchFest and Made By 01907 said it will wind down activities following the passing of leader Heidi Shear.

Swampscott Black History Celebration Set For High School

Swampscott-based poet Enzo Silon Surin will speak and help lead a community panel discussion.

ICE Files Detainer Against Dominican Suspect In North Shore Killing

Eric Dionida German-Pena, 25, was charged last week in the killing of Crazy Buzzy's owner Ilias Mavros.

North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra Comes To Swampscott

The annual Winter Concert is on Feb. 23 at the Swampscott High School auditorium.

Swampscott Legend Dick Jauron, former NFL Head Coach, Remembered

The Buffalo Bills announced the death of the former Swampscott High football, basketball and baseball star Saturday morning.

'Enough Is Enough': Swampscott School Budget Battle Brewing

The School Committee voted to endorse a budget increase of 4.79 percent with the town proposing a cap of 3.25 percent.

Swampscott Weighs $400K UV Light King's Beach Treatment Pilot Expense

The Select Board questioned whether the town should split the cost evenly with Lynn, what are the ultimate cost if the pilot works.

Lynn Man Charged In North Shore Restaurant Owner Killing: Essex DA

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said the man was to be arraigned Thursday in the killing of Crazy Buzzy's owner Ilias Mavros.

Snow Cancels Swampscott Public Schools Thursday

Schools were closed on Wednesday night with up to 4 inches of ice and snow expected on Thursday.

Owner Of Crazy Buzzy's Restaurant In Lynn Found Murdered In Home

Mavros' nephew, George Fiscatoris, is honoring his uncle and remembering good times at their newly opened restaurant.

Salem State's Tara Gallagher Awarded State 'Leading By Example' Honor

The Swampscott resident is SSU's assistant director of sustainability and environmental health and safety.

Swampscott To Host Capt. Jennifer Harris Remembrance Ceremony

The Sunday ceremony will be to commemorate the 18th anniversary of her death while serving her country in Iraq.

Where To Watch The Big Game Near Swampscott

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are crafting their game plan for the Big Game. It isn't too early for you to do the same.

Swampscott S.U.R.E. Founding Member A Local Black Excellence Honoree

Ralph Edwards is being honored as a Local Black Excellence honoree by the North Shore Juneteenth Association.

Swampscott 'Trash Talk' Committee Seeks 2 New Members

Residents interested in reducing, reusing and recycling are invited to join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker On Running For President: "Never Say Never"

Baker was governor of Massachusetts from 2015 to 2023 and is now the president of the NCAA.

Swampscott Looks To Jumpstart Hawthorne Property Re-Use Efforts

The town is seeking members of the public to join an advisory committee to help steer efforts to redevelop the oceanfront property.

Swampscott Bosnia War Criminal Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison

Kemal Mrndzic, 52, was convicted of concealing his identity in the persecution of Serb prisoners and falsely obtaining U.S. citizenship.

Swampscott Seeks Representative On Town Administrator Search Committee

The Select Board is seeking applications to fill the role of its representative in the selection process.

Swampscott Select Board Rejects Special Town Meeting On VFW Post

The Board voted 3-2 not to call a special town meeting after a citizens' petition called for revocation of the 2023 Pine Street vote.

Swampscott Calendar To Support High School Junior, Senior Events

Community shops and vendors donated prizes to help make the raffle a success.

Swampscott Kindergarten Registration Opens Tuesday

Kindergarten registration opened on Tuesday and will remain open until through March 1.

Swampscott Students Honored At Bates, Delaware, Northeastern, SNHU

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