Republic Services and its unionized workers are set to meet with a federal mediator on Friday, as a two-week-long trash strike continues to impact Swampscott residents. Republic Services told the…
As of the posting of the water quality report from July 9, Swampscott’s beaches remain open, despite some elevated bacterial readings in this week’s testing. According to the Massachusetts Department…
The Swampscott public health nurse position is guaranteed through the end of July, following budget discussions that put the role at risk as part of efforts to reduce the town’s…
It was a “Hard Day’s Night” – in the best way possible – on Wednesday, as Studio Two made Swampscott residents “Twist and Shout” on the Town Hall Lawn. The…
State and local officials met Wednesday morning to discuss the ongoing ultraviolet (UV) pilot program at King’s Beach. The program is an attempt to kill wastewater bacteria with UV light….
The Town Administrator Search Committee received 340 responses, with 135 written comments, to its community survey, with many residents expressing the importance of the next town administrator to have financial…
Trash delays continue this week, despite earlier expectations that pick-up would resume as usual amid the Republic Services strike. “It’s a real fluid situation,” interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta said….
Facilities Director Max Kasper presented options for the nearly vacant Clarke School to the Select Board on Tuesday, as the Housing Authority appealed for support in repurposing the space. The…
Just nine days after being shut out by Wyoma in a 1-0 loss, the Swampscott 12U All-Stars returned the favor Tuesday night, flipping the script with a 1-0 win of…
Recycling pickup has been canceled for the rest of the week, according to a town announcement. “As many of you are aware, trash collection is currently running behind schedule this…
