North Shore Philharmonic Returns with Spring Performance
The North Shore Philharmonic will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Swampscott High School auditorium, featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. The…
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Heritage Festival Returns, Invites Students and Families to Host Cultural Tables
The Heritage Festival is back, and students and families interested in hosting a table are encouraged to sign up. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our diverse community, and we…
Swampscott Select Board Unanimously Censures Member Mary Ellen Fletcher After Investigation into Conduct
The Select Board unanimously voted to censure Member Mary Ellen Fletcher following an investigation into her conduct and a public apology last week. An investigation was launched following Select Board…
Swampscott Awarded State Grant to Boost Firefighter Safety, Communication Equipment
Swampscott will receive nearly $19,000 in state grant funding for safety and communication equipment. The town is one of more than 300 fire departments awarded funding through Gov. Maura Healey’s…
Swampscott’s Rick Jakious Ends Campaign for Congress, Cites Fundraising Barriers
Swampscott resident Rick Jakious has announced he is ending his campaign for Congress. “After careful consideration, I have decided to end my campaign for Congress,” Jakious wrote. “I want to…
Leonard Criticizes Fletcher’s Conduct as ‘Unacceptable’ Amid Upcoming Censure Vote
Select Board Member Danielle Leonard said fellow member Mary Ellen Fletcher’s apology for violating the board’s code of conduct was “a big move for her,” but argued it was undermined…
Low Turnout, Big Impact: The Challenge Facing Swampscott Elections
Swampscott has a local election turnout problem. A 2013 study of 240 mayoral elections found that, on average, just over a quarter of eligible voters turn out for local elections….
Markey Maintains Wide Lead Over Moulton But Stalls Below Majority in New Poll
A new poll released by the Suffolk University Political Research Center and the Boston Globe shows that 49-year incumbent Sen. Ed Markey holding nearly a 20-point lead over opponent Rep….
Off-Duty Officer Intervenes in Swampscott Break-In, Woman Detained
The Swampscott Police Department released a notice Tuesday stating that a woman was detained on charges of breaking and entering and disorderly conduct. Off-duty Sgt. Kevin Reen was alerted by…
Select Board Candidates Debate as Race Toward Election Day Rolls On
With the April 28 Town Election approaching, four candidates competing for two open seats on the Swampscott Select Board participated in a debate Tuesday evening hosted by the Swampscott Tides….