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Records Show Swampscott Police Lack Flock-Specific Policy Amid Misuse Investigation
As a Swampscott police officer remains on administrative leave amid an investigation into potential misuse of Lynn’s Flock license-plate reader system, it has become clear that the Swampscott Police Department…
Swampscott Seeks Bids for Eisman’s Beach Seawall Repairs
Bidding for seawall repairs at Eisman’s Beach, including a shotcrete overlay and related concrete work, will open Thursday at 2 p.m. Seawalls are structures designed to protect resources behind them…
Select Board Weighs Whether to Push Back on Lodge Road Development
A developer is seeking to develop a Lodge Road property that was previously deemed unsuitable for construction, prompting the Select Board to question whether it has the ability — and…
Swampscott Urges Boaters to Pull Boats Ahead of Weekend Nor’easter
Swampscott residents are encouraged to take their boats out of the harbor, as a nor’easter is expected to hit the region this weekend. “If your chain or mooring line isn’t…
Swampscott to Host Free Tire Collection Event to Help Curb Mosquito Breeding
Swampscott will host a tire collection event on Saturday, September 26, at the Department of Public Works Yard, 200 Paradise Road. The collection will run from 8 a.m. to noon….
Man Accused of Vandalizing Swampscott Synagogue Headed to Essex Superior Court
The case against the man accused of vandalizing Congregation Shirat Hayam has been continued to Essex Superior Court. Nick Ashtar-Zadeh, of Dracut, was arrested in July following an investigation into …
Conservation Commission Seeks Stronger Plan to Address Japanese Knotweed in Swampscott
The Conservation Commission is looking to develop more concrete plans to address Japanese knotweed infestations throughout Swampscott. The commission currently has a minor permit for Japanese knotweed removal on the…
Swampscott Disability Resource Fair to Connect Residents with Area Services
Swampscott’s Commission on Disability will host a fair on Saturday, featuring resources and organizations throughout the area. “This is an event for all ages and towns, we are making sure…
High School Junior Adds ‘Fresh Perspective’ to CARC
Swampscott High School junior Nikki Carr saw a notification pop up on her screen earlier this year from her AP Biology teacher Michelle Yanofsky. Carr, who has always been interested…
$150K DPW Truck Fire Sparks Concerns Over Town Budget, Insurance Coverage
Finance Director Patrick Luddy told the Finance Committee that the Department of Public Works (DPW) truck that caught fire had recently cost $150,000. A DPW truck caught on fire on…