6th District Fundraising Heats Up, Belsito Pushes PAC Ban
As millions of dollars pour into the 6th Congressional District race, candidate Jamie Belsito is calling on her opponents to join her in taking the People’s Pledge, a commitment to…
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Rather than Heading Home, Students Hit Slopes After School
The Swampscott Recreation Department hit the road in recent weeks, leaving Clarke Elementary School and hitting the slopes. Over 100 Swampscott Middle School students signed up and participated in this…
Select Board Delays Hawthorne-by-the-Sea RFP Decision to Gather Resident Feedback on Competing Proposals
The Select Board has postponed discussions on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the former Hawthorne-by-the-Sea property to allow residents more time to provide feedback on the two proposals under…
Swampscott Approves Police Union Contract Through 2028
Swampscott and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 417 have reached a bargaining agreement that will remain in effect through June 30, 2028. Wednesday’s Select Board unanimous vote confirmed the…
Select Board Reviews Expenses, Capital Plan Amid Budget-Saving Efforts
Town Administrator Nick Connors met with department heads to identify “modest reductions” in hopes of achieving a 5% cut in town expenses. He also discussed the capital improvement plan (CIP)….
Select Board Approves Richdale’s All-Alcohol License
The Select Board approved, in a 3–2 vote, an all-alcohol off-premises license for Richdale Food Store, at 444 Humphrey St. The board had first heard from Richdale in December, when…
Amid Rising ICE Activity, Swampscott Select Board Signals Public Stance
The Swampscott Select Board read a proclamation addressing the federal immigration enforcement during its Wednesday night meeting. Keiko Zoll had reached out to the Select Board “in regards to some…
Select Board Appoints Liam Brailey as Town Treasurer/Collector
Liam Brailey was appointed as the town’s new treasurer/collector on Wednesday. The Select Board unanimously approved Brailey’s appointment on Wednesday, February 12. Brailey will fill the currently vacant treasurer/collector position….
Lt. Thomas Hennessey Honored by Select Board After Nearly 30 Years of Service
Police Lt. Thomas Hennessey was honored at Wednesday’s Select Board meeting for his service to the town following his retirement. Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada said Hennessey served on the…
Jauron Family’s $2.2M Gift to Northeast Arc Expands Access to Sports for Individuals with Disabilities
The Estate of Dick and Gail Jauron, of Swampscott, has gifted $2.2 million to Northeast Arc to create and sustain the Dick Jauron Director for Sports and Recreation position. Each…