A mosquito in Swampscott has tested positive for West Nile Virus, though the town remains at a low risk level. West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans through…
For nearly 50 days, Swampscott’s trash services have not been collected at full capacity due to a union strike against Republic Services. Now, the town has announced that recycling and…
As of the posting of the water quality report from August 13, all six Swampscott beaches tested met state water quality standards, with bacterial levels far below safety limits. According…
The Swampscott Commission on Disability is seeking donations to install three benches along local beaches. The benches are intended to help make Swampscott’s beaches more accessible to all. Donations will…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Save King’s Beach has expanded its research beyond Swampscott, extending its efforts into Nahant. The organization was originally founded to make King’s Beach safe, clean and swimmable by eliminating pollution…
