Government
Swampscott Focuses on Pedestrian Safety Along Humphrey Street
Officer Kevin Reen met with the Swampscott for All Ages Committee on Monday, discussing a variety of areas in town that need to be addressed to ensure better pedestrian safety,…
Early Voting Continues in Swampscott Ahead of November 3 Midterm Election
Early voting is underway in Swampscott and across Massachusetts ahead of the Tuesday, November 3 election. Early voting for the midterm elections began Saturday in Swampscott.Voters will elect candidates to…
Minogue Calls on Running Mate Shawn Oliver to Suspend Campaign After OUI Arrest
Just over two weeks before the Midterm Election, Republican governor nominee Mike Minogue is asking his running mate for lieutenant governor, Shawn Oliver, to “suspend his campaign immediately.” Oliver, 42,…
Swampscott ‘No Kings’ Rally Emphasizes Early Voting, Democracy
About 100 people lined Monument Avenue on Saturday, holding signs promoting early voting and expressing opposition to the President Donald Trump administration during the fourth “No Kings” rally. No Kings…
Republic Services Changes Trash, Recycling Pickup Rules on One-Way Streets, Dead Ends
Republic Services has notified residents on several one-way streets and dead ends that their trash collection procedures will change. Beginning next week, residents on designated one-way streets and dead ends…
What the Lynnway Redesign Could Mean for Swampscott
With questions about traffic, construction and emergency access circulating across the North Shore, the Swampscott Tides is taking a closer look at the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor project and what the…
6th District Democratic Nominee Dan Koh Visits Swampscott Democratic Committee
Dan Koh, the Democratic Party nominee for the 6th Congressional District, visited Swampscott’s Democratic Town Committee on Wednesday, discussing his priorities for Washington and answering some questions. Koh thanked the…
Multiple Democratic Committee Board Members to Step Down
Six board members of the Swampscott Democratic Town Committee, including Chair Debbie Friedlander, will step down from their roles following November’s election. Friedlander, who has served on the board for…
Swampscott Officers Nominated for Police Star Award After Fatal Stabbing
Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada recommended six officers for the Police Star Award for their actions during a stabbing incident outside the Stop & Shop in Vinnin Square. Police responded…
Parks, Chapel Repairs, Historic Sites Top Swampscott Funding Requests
The Swampscott Community Preservation Committee has received almost two dozen applications for funding this year, looking to preserve atlases, stabilize parks, repair a chapel, and renovate fields. The Community Preservation…