Government
Former Swampscott Administrator Sean Fitzgerald to Lead West Newbury on Interim Basis
Former Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald will become West Newbury’s interim town manager next Monday. Fitzgerald, a Peabody resident, was offered the position after interviewing with the Select Board and…
Mass. Senate Advances E-Bike Safety Bill with New Speed-Based Rules
The Massachusetts State Senate passed an economic development package that would regulate micromobility devices, including electric scooters and e-bikes, through a speed-based framework designed to keep pace with evolving technology…
Select Board Approves Fees for Extra Trash and Recycling Carts Ahead of Automated Pickup Launch
The Select Board voted to charge residents $160 annually for a second trash cart and $50 annually for an additional recycling cart. Automated trash and recycling pickup will begin the…
576 Tickets and Counting: Swampscott Rethinks Parking Rules Amid Growing Safety Concerns
The Swampscott Police Department issued 576 parking citations in the first six months of 2026, a pace that could surpass the town’s average of 860 citations per year from 2023…
Temporary Registrar Appointed While Town Seeks New Election Official
Michael Brison has been named the town’s temporary registrar following the death of Paul DeBole. Brison will serve as registrar on a temporary basis while the town seeks to fill…
Swampscott Welcomes Four New Police Officers, Promotes Two Lieutenants
Police Chief Ruben Quesada recognized four newly sworn-in Swampscott police officers and two newly promoted lieutenants during Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Officers Nathaniel Espinal, Stephen Coughlin, Kevin Kaufman and Samantha…
Swampscott Pushes Back Automated Trash Pickup Launch to August
Swampscott’s automated trash and recycling pickup has been delayed and will now begin the week of August 3. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee announced the expected change on Facebook. New…
Swampscott Committees Push Greener Development With New Tree, Climate Rubrics
The Tree Committee is proposing a set of guidelines for the Planning Board to incorporate into its rules and procedures, while the Climate Action and Resilience Committee is developing a…
Group of Residents Joins Nationwide Effort to ‘Make Good Trouble’ in Honor of John Lewis
John Lewis, who served as a U.S. representative from Georgia for 33 years, is synonymous with the phrase “Good Trouble.” To Lewis, Good Trouble meant people coming together to participate…
Dead Trees at Vinnin Square Raise Concerns, Prompt Bylaw Update
There are multiple dead trees at Vinnin Square, raising concerns among town officials. “It’s a requirement from the zoning bylaws that if trees are in the site plan, they have…