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Town Public Health Nurse Resigns as Funding for Position Remains Uncertain

Monica SagerJanuary 21, 2026February 9, 202602 mins

Amid ongoing funding concerns for the town’s public health nurse position, Board of Health Member Helen Tieger said at Wednesday night’s meeting that Neia Illingworth has resigned from the role….

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‘I’m Doing My Part’: Crowd Gathers to Help ‘Free America’

Brendan CassidyJanuary 20, 2026February 9, 202604 mins

As part of a nationwide walkout, a large crowd formed along Humphrey Street on Tuesday, January 20 to voice their concerns with President Donald Trump’s administration. The walkout, organized by…

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Veterans Crossing Project Faces Hurdles as Culvert Relocation Takes Center Stage

Monica SagerJanuary 20, 2026February 9, 202605 mins

The culvert near the future Veterans Crossing development has made planning “complicated” for B’nai B’rith Community Development. “It makes things complicated unfortunately,” Zoning Board Chair Heather Roman said. “The culvert…

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Swampscott Residents Mark One Year of Trump’s Second Term With Ongoing Protests

Monica SagerJanuary 20, 2026February 9, 202606 mins

January 20 marks the completion of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House during his second term. In Swampscott, 2,689 voters — about 29% of those who…

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DPW, Fire, Police Pitch Major Upgrades as May Town Meeting Approaches

Brendan CassidyJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 202603 mins

Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Gino Cresta, Fire Chief Graham Archer and Police Chief Ruben Quesada presented sought after projects and upgrades to the Capital Improvement Committee on Thursday….

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Mission on the Bay Seawall Project Presents Proposed $915K Revetment Plan

Monica SagerJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 202604 mins

Representatives of LEC Environmental Consultants hosted a public information meeting on potential plans to rebuild the seawall at Mission on the Bay. In May 2023, a portion of the seawall…

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SEIU and MTA Endorse Sen. Ed Markey Ahead of Democratic Primary

Monica SagerJanuary 12, 2026January 13, 202605 mins

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) have announced their endorsements of Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) for re-election. Markey will face Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA)…

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Meet Your Elected Official: Seth Moulton

Monica SagerJanuary 9, 2026February 9, 202606 mins

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) said residents “cannot afford” to wait another six-year term for new leadership in the Senate, both in Massachusetts and across the country. “The establishment has gotten…

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With Disposal Costs Climbing, Swampscott Weighs New Waste Plans

Monica SagerJanuary 8, 2026February 9, 202605 mins

As landfills close and trash costs rise due to waste being exported out of state, Swampscott is reviewing its contract and reassessing its waste management plans. Wayne Spritz, chair of…

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Meet Your Elected Official: Brendan Crighton

Monica SagerJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 202615 mins

State Sen. Brendan Crighton said much of the State Senate’s recent work has been “reactionary” to events unfolding in Washington, D.C. “We’re really trying to help people make ends meet…

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