Meet Your Elected Official: Danielle Leonard
For Select Board Member Danielle Leonard, much of what she does is with her eight- and five-year-old children in mind. “I’ve tried to really, everything I do, every decision I…
August 2025
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Meet Your Elected Official: Doug Thompson
Select Board Vice Chair Doug Thompson hopes to use his role within the board to bring balance to its members and ensure that all community voices are represented. Thompson, who…
Inside the Town Administrator Interviews: What’s Happening, Who’s a Finalist
Swampscott’s search for a new town administrator continues, with finalist interviews beginning Tuesday. Here’s a closer look at the process and candidates. Who Are The Three Finalists? The finalists, in…
Humphrey Street Summer Fest Draws Crowd for Third Annual Celebration
Humphrey Street was closed to traffic Saturday afternoon as residents turned out for the third annual Summer Fest Block Party, which stretched from Redington Street to Greenwood Avenue. The event…
Meet Your Elected Official: Katie Phelan
Select Board Chair Katie Phelan says she loves being on Swampscott’s beaches most of all. She can typically be found at Phillips Beach with her seven- and nine-year-olds and their…
Rising to the Occasion: Kate in the Kitchen Turns Sourdough Passion Into a Kneaded Business
Many North Shore families may know Kate Holloran as a nanny, but these days, she’s also found in her Swampscott kitchen baking sourdough goodies for her newly certified business, Kate…
From Vacant Lot to Vibrant Living: The Westcott Opens in Swampscott
After nearly two years of construction, the Westcott is now open, offering 113 residential units and 131 parking spaces. “It’s very exciting to see it completed,” WinnDevelopment’s Lauren Canepari, who…
Swampscott Shore Report: August 6 Beach Water Quality Results
King’s Beach is officially reopened, following the water testing results posted on August 6. For the first time since July 9, the average water quality over the past month has…
Three Finalists Presented for Swampscott Town Administrator Role
The Town Administrator Search Committee has presented three candidates to the Select Board for consideration as Swampscott’s next town administrator. “They have excellent backgrounds in municipal governments. They are well…
With Crime on the Rise and Staffing Down, Police Chief Calls for Proactive Approach
Statistics show an increase in burglaries, motor vehicle incidents, and other crimes against people, property, and society since 2020. At Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting, Chief Ruben Quesada reviewed crime…