Government
Select Board Approves Earth Removal Permit for New Vinnin Square Apartments
The Select Board approved an earth removal permit for Swampscott Multi Owner LLC’s development in Vinnin Square. The Earth Removal Advisory Committee reviewed the application in July. The Select Board…
‘Check in With Folks’: Swampscott Marks Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which the Select Board commemorated in a proclamation at its meeting Tuesday. “This observation provides an opportunity to encourage conservation about mental health and…
Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar Gets Green Light for Entertainment
Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar has received approval for an entertainment license. The Select Board unanimously approved Pomona’s entertainment license application as part of the consent agenda at Tuesday’s meeting….
Swampscott’s Veterans Crossing Selected for State Housing Funding
Gov. Maura Healey has selected Swampscott’s Veterans Crossing as one of the housing developments across the Commonwealth to receive nearly $278 million in state and federal financing and tax credits….
Swampscott Officer on Paid Leave as Department Investigates Flock System Use
A Swampscott police officer has been placed on administrative leave after the department was notified of concerns about potential misuse of Lynn’s Flock license-plate reader system. The Swampscott Police Department…
Healey Signs Law Expanding Property Tax Relief for Swampscott Residents with Disabilities
Gov. Maura Healey signed an act into law that will provide a real property tax exemption for qualifying people with disabilities in Swampscott. “This is a meaningful step toward making…
DPW Truck Catches Fire on Puritan Road; No Injuries Reported
Many residents drove by a Department of Public Works truck on fire on Puritan Road around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Photos and videos of the yellow truck, with tall flames pouring…
Markey, Koh Win Swampscott Primaries as District Results Mirror Statewide Races
Sen. Ed Markey and Dan Koh both won their respective races in Swampscott, results that largely mirrored their victories across Massachusetts and the 6th Congressional District. Swampscott held its Primary…
Glover Farmhouse to Remain as New 140-Unit Development Plan Heads to Planning Board
The Planning Board will hear a new proposal this month for a 140-unit multifamily development surrounding the historic Gen. John Glover Farmhouse, with the latest plans calling for the 18th-century…
Swampscott Primary Results: Markey, Koh Take Top Spots
The unofficial Primary Election votes and advanced processed tallies are in. Swampscott’s election was held on Tuesday, September 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Swampscott High School….