Government
Historical Commission Considers New Districting For Glover House as Fundraising Ramps Up to Preserve Historic Landmark
The Historical Commission is looking into pursuing the creation of a single-housing historic district to ensure the Glover Farmhouse is not demolished. General John Glover’s farmhouse may be the only…
Select Board Appoints Three Members to Poet Laureate Selection Committee
The Select Board has unanimously approved the appointment of three members to the Poet Laureate Selection Committee. In September, the Select Board approved the creation of the committee to select…
Athanas Family to Close Hawthorne-by-the-Sea, Swampscott Select Board Weighs Next Steps
The Athanas family has informed the town of Swampscott it will not continue operating the Hawthorne-by-the-Sea restaurant beyond its current agreement, prompting the Select Board on Wednesday to discuss how…
Swampscott Weighs Options as Pier Repairs Fall Short on Funding
For complete repairs to take place at the pier at Fisherman’s Beach, additional funding is needed. While none of the repairs are “real critical,” according to Select Board Member Danielle…
Plans Advance for Delamar Hotel at Former Hadley School Amid Fresh Public Feedback
Developers presented to residents updated schematic plans for the Delamar Hotel during a second public meeting. While residents acknowledged the project’s preservation efforts, concerns over parking and noise were persistent….
‘Upgrades Will Make Life Safer’: State Funds Support Swampscott Affordable Housing Renovations
Construction upgrades through Swampscott Housing Authority are underway, funded by the Affordable Homes Act, according to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration approved statewide…
From Nonprofit Leader to Congressional Hopeful: Rick Jakious Aims to Restore Faith in Government
Rick Jakious never planned to run for Congress, but when his former boss, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), announced he would vacate his seat, many urged Jakious to consider entering the…
Swampscott Police Honored with State Accreditation, Joining Elite Group of Departments
The Swampscott Police Department has received full accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), joining 122 fully accredited police agencies across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts has 351 cities and towns….
With SNAP Benefits in Limbo, Anchor Food Pantry Mobilizes to Meet Rising Need in Swampscott
As families across the country face uncertainty around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Swampscott’s Anchor Food Pantry is preparing to help more people and host additional food drives. The…
Healey Releases Full $61B State Budget, Delivering Local Funds to Swampscott
Gov. Maura Healey announced the release of all local funding allocated in the state’s $61.01 billion budget, including money directly designated for Swampscott. The Massachusetts fiscal year 2026 budget prioritizes…