Government
Swampscott Select Board Discusses $576K Deficit, Need for Full-Time Assessor
The Select Board had a lengthy discussion with Treasurer Patrick Luddy during Thursday’s meeting about account deficits that require immediate action. Luddy presented a $575,716 deficit stemming from the assessors’…
Swampscott to Improve Notice to Abutters After Rail Trail Survey Work
The Rail Trail underwent survey work this week, but the surveyors and the town did not notify abutters — something Town Administrator Nick Connors said Swampscott will work to improve…
Swampscott Select Board Approves Sale of $2.5M Bond Anticipation Note
The Select Board approved the sale of a bond anticipation note for over $2.5 million during its meeting Thursday at the Senior Center. “We went through a bid process and…
Swampscott Town Hall Network Disruption Nearly Resolved, Investigation Continues
Town Administrator Nick Connors announced that the “network disruptions” impacting Town Hall are almost fully resolved, and that an investigation into the issue is continuing. “We recently experienced a network…
Zoning Board Approves Third Sign for Future Cava at Vinnin Square
Swampscott’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permission Wednesday for the Cava location soon to open at 450 Paradise Road to install a third sign. Town bylaws allow businesses to…
Swampscott Network Disruption Enters Second Week, But Election Operations Unaffected
As the town’s “network disruption” continues into its second week, Town Clerk Katie Dupont assured the Swampscott Tides that it does not have any effect on the election next week….
Town Revising Ewing Woods Land Use Plan
Swampscott’s Conservation Commission and Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee are collaborating to finalize an updated management plan for the Charles M. Ewing Woods. The Open Space and Recreation Plan…
Counsel Looking Into Agreement Between Whale’s Beach House, Town
Multiple “no trespassing” signs that were recently posted in an area on Whales Beach may have already been removed. KP Law, who serves as the town counsel for Swampscott, is…
Swampscott ‘Service Disruption’ Forces Meetings In-Person, Impacts Town Operations
Multiple Swampscott board and committee meetings have been changed to in-person-only formats, as the town grapples with a “service disruption” for almost a week. The town announced a “network disruption”…
Moulton Meets and Greets Swampscott Voters
Senate candidate and Rep. Seth Moulton brought his campaign to Swampscott on Saturday, meeting with residents and answering questions during a community meet-and-greet. Moulton spoke at length to a crowd…