Government

Concerns about speeding and traffic safety drew about 50 residents to the Swampscott Senior Center on August 13 for a neighborhood meeting focused on Stetson and Franklin avenues. The discussion…

Now that Swampscott Elementary School has completed its first year as a merged building, Select Board Member David Grishman’s original mission in town has officially come full circle. After moving…

Select Board Member Mary Ellen Fletcher has lived in Swampscott for nearly 40 years and has worn many hats in the community. Fletcher previously served as vice chair of the…

For Select Board Member Danielle Leonard, much of what she does is with her eight- and five-year-old children in mind. “I’ve tried to really, everything I do, every decision I…

Select Board Vice Chair Doug Thompson hopes to use his role within the board to bring balance to its members and ensure that all community voices are represented. Thompson, who…

Swampscott’s search for a new town administrator continues, with finalist interviews beginning Tuesday. Here’s a closer look at the process and candidates. Who Are The Three Finalists? The finalists, in…

Select Board Chair Katie Phelan says she loves being on Swampscott’s beaches most of all. She can typically be found at Phillips Beach with her seven- and nine-year-olds and their…

The Town Administrator Search Committee has presented three candidates to the Select Board for consideration as Swampscott’s next town administrator. “They have excellent backgrounds in municipal governments. They are well…

After a heated discussion around transparency and respect last meeting, the Select Board again discussed a code of conduct and social media policies Tuesday night. “The code of conduct is…

Jeff Chelgren and his husband Stephen Harrington moved to Lynn, right at the Swampscott border, 30 years ago, hoping to be a part of both communities and enjoy the nearby…