Government
Swampscott to Be Partially Refunded Overpayment to Former Town Administrator After Accounting Error
Swampscott will receive a partial refund of funds paid to former Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald due to a statement error. The Swampscott Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approved the refund on…
Behind the Blasts: Swampscott Quarry Permit Renewed Amid Community Concerns
Many residents have taken to Facebook to ask about the recent blasts and rumbling sounds heard around town. To investigate, the Swampscott Tides has dug into the issue and uncovered…
Swampscott Says: Residents’ Thoughts on Hawthorne Redevelopment
Debate continues over the future of the Hawthorne-by-the-Sea Restaurant property. In 2022, Swampscott acquired the site through a special Town Meeting vote, with the goal of creating a new downtown…
Swampscott Begins Town Administrator Interviews, Cresta Not a Candidate
The Town Administrator Search Committee begins interviewing candidates this week, with consultant Rick White and the committee confirming that interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta did not apply for the position….
$8,460 Legal Bill Sparks Tension on Swampscott Select Board as Grishman Alleges Unauthorized Spending
A bill has caused a spectacle among Select Board members, although the procurement office believes nothing was out of sorts by Select Board Member Mary Ellen Fletcher, despite allegations from…
Hawthorne Reuse Committee Refines Redevelopment Plans, Eyes Public Input in August
The Hawthorne Reuse Advisory Committee met Tuesday night and added three refined redevelopment plans to its roster. The committee was formed to advise the Select Board on the future use…
Swampscott Seeks Volunteers for New Community Preservation Committee to Oversee Historic, Housing, Open Space Projects
Swampscott is seeking volunteers to join its newly established Community Preservation Committee. The committee was created following the May Town Meeting. Article No. 18 mandated the creation of the Community…
Swampscott Public Health Nurse Position Secured Through July, Long-Term Funding Still Uncertain
The Swampscott public health nurse position is guaranteed through the end of July, following budget discussions that put the role at risk as part of efforts to reduce the town’s…
Officials Highlight UV Progress At King’s Beach
State and local officials met Wednesday morning to discuss the ongoing ultraviolet (UV) pilot program at King’s Beach. The program is an attempt to kill wastewater bacteria with UV light….
Survey Shows Residents Want Transparency, Financial Expertise in Next Town Administrator
The Town Administrator Search Committee received 340 responses, with 135 written comments, to its community survey, with many residents expressing the importance of the next town administrator to have financial…