Senate Candidates Markey and Moulton Debate For First Time
Progress in Washington versus the need for change within the Democratic Party emerged as a central theme when Senate candidates Ed Markey and Seth Moulton faced off in their first…
July 2026
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Lincoln’s Landing Faces Eviction After 19 Years on Humphrey Street
After almost two decades of service on Humphrey Street, Lincoln’s Landing is facing eviction. Lincoln’s Landing is a longtime breakfast and lunch restaurant in Swampscott known for its classic American…
Swampscott Select Board Advances Long-Term Vision for Hawthorne Property
The Select Board decided to move forward with a long-term lease for the former Hawthorne-by-the-Sea property. Town Meeting Members voted in December to allow the Select Board to lease the…
Swampscott’s New Recycling System Rolls Out July 27 as Residents Can Request Cart Options
Swampscott is looking to start automated trash and recycling pick up the week of July 27, and residents can now request additional recycling barrels. “I think the community is going…
Water, Sewer Rates to Increase in Fiscal 2027
Water and sewer rates are expected to rise in fiscal year 2027 as the town addresses increased operating expenses and prepares for significant infrastructure upgrades. The proposed adjustment would add…
Select Board Approves $285K in Year-End Budget Transfers
Finance Director Patrick Luddy presented about $285,000 in transfers between town departments to balance the town’s budget at the close of fiscal 2026. The Select Board approved the fiscal year-end…
Delamar Hotel Team Prepares Permit Applications as Project Advances
The Select Board has referred Delamar’s proposed hotel in Swampscott to the Planning Board, where Director of Business Development Dixon Mallory and his team will begin the permit application process….
Aiden Tat Recognized by Select Board for Earning Eagle Scout Rank
The Select Board recognized Aiden Tat for his accomplishment in becoming an Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting, with only about 4% of Scouts earning the…
Town Pushes Back on Paid Parking at New Swampscott Center for Performing Arts Site
Town officials have told the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts that it cannot charge residents to park in its lot. Last December, Town Meeting approved an RFP allowing for a…
State Budget Includes Funding for Swampscott EV Charging, Cemetery Maintenance
The Massachusetts Legislature enacted a $63.4 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, including earmarking for local projects in Swampscott. Swampscott is set to receive $25,000 for the expansion of…