Government
Swampscott’s Rick Jakious Announces Run for Moulton’s Open 6th District Seat
Swampscott resident and longtime aide to Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Rick Jakious, has announced his bid for Moulton’s congressional seat. Earlier this month, Moulton announced he will run for the…
Swampscott Receives $100K Grant as State Invests $12M to Expand Access to the Outdoors
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced more than $12 million in state grants for community projects aimed at protecting open space, building parks, and expanding access to…
Select Board, School Committee Approve Clarke School Use for Recreation Programs
The Select Board and School Committee have both unanimously approved a one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing the Recreation Department to use the Clarke School to expand programming for children…
Swampscott Town Clerk Resigns Amid Series of Town Hall Vacancies
Town Administrator Nick Connors confirmed at Wednesday’s Select Board meeting that Town Clerk Jared LaLiberte has stepped down from his position. LaLiberte will be taking a new position in Dracut,…
Swampscott and Lynn Weigh Next Steps After King’s Beach UV Pilot Program Shows Promise but Raises Concerns
Swampscott and Lynn are still contemplating the next steps on the ultraviolet (UV) pilot program at King’s Beach. “From our experience this summer, we’ve seen that to truly answer…
B’nai B’rith Updates Senior and Veteran Housing Proposal Amid Ongoing Concerns from Swampscott Neighbors
B’nai B’rith Housing New England Inc. returned to the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday to present updates to its proposed 41-unit rental housing development for seniors and veterans, addressing…
Planning Board Reviews Delamar Hotel, To Offer Feedback to Select Board
The Planning Board reviewed potential plans for the Delamar Swampscott Hotel on Monday in an effort to compile a list of comments for the Select Board. “Traditionally we would see…
Gallery: Scenes From October No Kings Rally
About 450 people gathered along Humphrey Street at King’s Beach on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump and his administration’s undertakings. Since returning to office, Trump has fulfilled campaign…
‘In Danger of Losing Our Democracy’: Hundreds Rally in Swampscott Against Trump and Authoritarianism
Many attendees told the Swampscott Tides they came to Humphrey Street on Saturday morning to stand against what they see as the country “losing our democracy.” Alix Smullin, wearing American…
Public Outcry Grows as General Glover’s Historic Home Faces Threat of Demolition
Lee Silverman drove from Brunswick, Maine, to be in Swampscott Thursday evening for the Historical Commission’s public hearing on efforts to save the General Glover Farmhouse. “I’m proud to say…