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Big Races Get Swampscott’s Attention. Local Elections Get Left Behind.
Swampscott resident Harriet Wallen said she always votes in the primaries. She’s also at the polls for every federal and state election. Local elections, however, are another story. “To be…
Swampscott Campaign Donations Offer a Glimpse at Senate, 6th District Races
As Swampscott residents head to the polls Tuesday, Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign donation data may offer a glimpse into which candidates have the most support in the town’s Senate…
Swampscott Sounds: September 1 Primary Election
Experience the Swampscott Primary Election in this audio story by reporter Lauren Baker. Interviewee 1: Katie Dupont Interviewee 2: Mary Hobbins Interviewee 3: Jared Sprague Interviewee 4: Isabelle Harvey Interviewee…
Children in the Precinct: Parents Show Youth The Ropes
Of the hundreds of people who will walk into the polling location at Swampscott High School for Tuesday’s Primary Election, many will not be able to vote themselves for quite…
Rain No Match for Sign-Bearing Supporters on Election Day
Residents holding campaign signs lined the street corner outside the entrance to Swampscott High School on Essex Street early Tuesday morning, waving to motorists as they pulled into the school…
First Voters of Primary Election Day Line Up to Fill in Ballots
Minutes before the clock struck 7 a.m. on Tuesday, a small line of voters gathered outside of the Swampscott High School doors, ready to cast their ballots when the polls…
Lancaster Withdraws From 6th District Race, Throws Support Behind Nguyen
Dr. Mariah Lancaster has dropped out of the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, endorsing State Rep. Tram Nguyen. “This is the election of a generation and, in the…
What to Know Ahead of the Sept. 1 Primary
Swampscott voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for the State Primary Election. Here are all the details and who will be on the ballot. Where is my polling…
Swampscott Police Propose Changes to Elementary School Traffic Plan
Swampscott Police Officer Kevin Reen presented the Select Board with ways to mitigate traffic concerns around school drop-off and pick-up at Swampscott Elementary School. Reen spoke specifically about Whitman, Nason…
Swampscott Police Outline Parking Enforcement Options to Select Board
Swampscott Police Capt. Joseph Kable presented the Select Board with potential parking enforcement options for the town at its meeting Thursday. The parking conversation stems from discussions in July, when…