Swampscott Shore Report: August 20 Beach Water Quality Results
There’s a bit of rain in the forecast for the weekend, but overall the 70s will be great beach-going weather. It is important to check out signs posted at the…
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Constitution Discussion Group Opens Conversation to Senior Center
Every other Friday, a group of local seniors meet to discuss current political events and how they relate to the U.S. Constitution. Members often share different opinions on certain topics,…
PorchFest Returns to Swampscott With Congressional Candidate Dan Koh Taking the Stage
Swampscott PorchFest is back on August 29, and it will feature one special guest who will not only be performing on the 85 Monument Ave porch but also appear on…
Eviction Case Against Lincoln’s Landing Delayed Two Weeks Amid Dispute Over Rent Checks
The eviction case against Lincoln’s Landing was continued for two weeks amid a dispute over documents and whether two rent checks had cleared the bank. “I prefer that you work…
Waters on the Water: Connections the Highlight of Harbormaster’s Workday
Even when he isn’t working, Swampscott Harbormaster and Police Lt. Bill Waters keeps a radio on his hip, listening to a channel used for distressed calls from local mariners. During…
Swampscott Native Wins State Amateur Golf Championship
After a long week of driving, chipping and putting, Swampscott native Aidan Emmerich dominated the final round of the 2026 Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship on July 11, claiming the prestigious…
Swampscott High School at No. 58 in Massachusetts Rankings, Up 40 Spots
Swampscott High School placed No. 58 among Massachusetts’ public high schools in new rankings from U.S. News & World Reports. The rankings included 353 of the 408 public high schools…
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts Sets Eyes on Opening at Former Hawthorne-by-the-Sea Site
The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts will open by Labor Day weekend. Last December, Town Meeting approved an RFP allowing for a lease of up to 30 months from…
Lincoln’s Landing Eviction Case Highlights Broader Concerns Over Humphrey Street Business Turnover
As the eviction case against Lincoln’s Landing returns to court Thursday, a review of historic records shows that a number of businesses have come and gone from the same Humphrey…
Spotted Lanternflies Found in Swampscott, State Officials Confirm
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Swampscott. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-feeding insect from Asia.The insect was…