From Beach Walks to Boba Dreams: Swampscott Welcomes Eros Boba and Crepes
Owning a cafe has been a long-time dream for Scarla Morel. As a child, Morel pictured a coffee shop or tea store that she would run. In high school, she…
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Still Standing: Swampscott’s Historic Fish House Marks 40 Years on National Register
When driving by or walking near Fisherman’s Beach, onlookers might see three to six boats actively fishing. For Mike Gambale and John Ingalls, it’s a way of life. Generation after…
Phelan, Thompson Elected To Lead Select Board
Select Board Member Katie Phelan was elected as the chair of the committee Wednesday night, and Member Doug Thompson was voted in as the new vice chair. “I look forward…
Inside the Town Meeting: What’s Being Decided
Swampscott’s Town Meeting will be held on May 19 and 20, and there are 28 articles up for vote. Here’s a deeper look into each one. Article No. 1 The…
Swampscott Gears Up for Town Meeting: What To Know
Swampscott will soon participate in one of the oldest forms of democracy, with the Town Meetings scheduled for May 19 and 20. “The Town Meeting is the oldest form of…
Sip into Summer: Wine Tasting Hits Swampscott
Swampscott Recreation is hosting a “sipping into summer” wine tasting event on Friday, May 16. From 7 to 9 p.m., attendees aged 21 and over are able to join Maia…
State House Budget Proposal Could Bring Major Boost to Swampscott Schools
State Rep. Jennifer Balinsky Armini (D-Essex) announced at a Swampscott School Committee meeting that the town’s public schools could see an over 8% increase in funding per student, if all…
Swampscott School District Shifts Payment Policy
As of July 1, families in Swampscott will be responsible for covering processing fees tied to online school-related payments. Cheryl Herrick-Stella, the assistant superintendent of finance and operations at the…
Select Board Approves Three New Liquor Licenses Despite Resident Concern
The Swampscott Select Board approved three liquor licenses at its meeting on May 7, paving the way for a soon-to-open eatery, an existing restaurant and a liquor store to sell…
Swampscott To Vote On Pension Hike — What It Means
Elected officials in Swampscott have been discussing a proposed increase to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) payments for retirees, and the issue will be up in front of residents next week…