This summer, residents can tour the Swampscott and Lynn homes of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science movement, as her landmark book celebrates its 150th anniversary. “Mrs. (Mary…
As of the posting of the water quality report from July 16, King’s Beach is closed for the second week in a row, even though its bacterial results are lower…
July is widely recognized as no-plastics month, and Swampscott’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee is encouraging residents to take the pledge. “There’s so many ways that plastics infringe on us. It’s…
The effort to Save the General Glover Farmhouse continues, as the Revolutionary War hero’s home faces potential demolition this year, threatening to erase a key figure’s legacy ahead of the…
Trash will be collected during the week of July 21, but recycling remains suspended as the Teamsters Local 25 strike continues. Yard waste will not be accepted during this time….
On a Thursday in March, Loretta Connolly was walking out of the Swampscott Public Library when she noticed a group of people protesting President Donald Trump at the Civil War…
On Wednesday, the Swampscott Public Library hosted The Men of Essex County, a public lecture highlighting the often-overlooked Battle of Menotomy and the role of local Patriots in America’s fight…
As of the posting of the water quality report from July 16, one of Swampscott’s beaches is closed. King’s Beach is closed, but overall bacterial readings throughout the town are…
SPUR, Inc. has launched its annual student success drive, which provides school supplies to local students who otherwise couldn’t afford them. The nonprofit serves Swampscott as well as Beverly, Lynn,…
Republic Services is suing Teamsters Local 25, its president Tom Mari, and other union officials, as Swampscott continues to grapple with widespread trash disruptions. The company filed a complaint in…
