Government
Bylaw Change Ensures Dead Trees on Commerical Property are Replaced
The Swampscott Planning Board voted to approve proposed changes to town bylaws regarding the process of replacing dead trees on commercial property. The new language states that if a tree…
What to do with Old Recycling Bins
The arrival of new 96-gallon recycling bins to Swampscott homes has left many residents with the same question – “What to do with my old bin?” Department of Public Works…
Board of Health Intern Leads Way in Ocean Water Testing
Early in the morning most days, Ryan Wood wades out into the cold water at Fishermen’s Beach. “I basically go out each morning, usually at Fishermen’s Beach and sometimes at…
Swampscott War Memorial Scholarship Honors Two High School Graduates
Rosalie Reddin and Maddie Lilley have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Swampscott War Memorial Scholarship, an annual award recognizing graduating Swampscott High School seniors who are the…
State Confirms West Nile Virus in Swampscott Mosquito
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that the West Nile virus wad detected in a mosquito collected from Swampscott. West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans through…
Swampscott Leaders Question Lynnway Redesign, Seek Changes Before Construction
The Swampscott Select Board is reviewing plans for the Lynnway Corridor Multimodal Corridor Project to identify and raise concerns about its potential impacts on residents. “There have been business owners…
Swampscott to Enforce $75 Parking Tickets After 15-Month Delay
Swampscott will begin charging $75 for parking tickets after town officials discovered that a Select Board-approved increase from last year was never implemented. Connors told the Select Board on Tuesday…
Select Board Votes to Oppose Housing in Hawthorne RFP, 3-2
The Select Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to oppose residential development at the Hawthorne property, a move that could exclude housing from the site’s long-term request for proposals (RFP). “The value…
Michael Paquette Appointed to Swampscott Board of Registrars
Michael Paquette was appointed to the Board of Registrars during Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. “It’s very exciting to me to be a part of this,” Paquette told the Swampscott Tides….
Select Board Honors Three Retirees for Decades of Service to Swampscott
The Select Board recognized Heidi Whear, Israela Abrams and Glenn Bartram for their years of service to Swampscott as they head into retirement. Town Administrator Nick Connors highlighted the retirees’…