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Rising Seas Put Swampscott’s Waterfront at Risk as Town Eyes New Protections
Kleinfelder presented a coastal resiliency plan to the Select Board Tuesday night, highlighting vulnerabilities around Fisherman’s Beach and flooding risks in the near future. McAllister Marine Engineering and Woods Hole…
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….
End of Summer Means Day of Burgers and Hot Dogs for Seniors
Swampscott firefighters took a short field trip from the station on Tuesday, making their way to the Swampscott Senior Center to serve the community in a different way than they…
Seaglass Village Moves to Larger Space as Membership and Volunteer Needs Grow
Seaglass Village has moved into a larger office at the Clarke School. Membership in Seaglass Village is open to adults 50 and older and includes access to a variety of…
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 Sounds: Opening Night of the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts
Experience the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts in this audio story by reporter Lauren Baker. Interviewee 1: Johnny Ray Interviewee 2: Bonnie Buckley Interviewee 3: Anthony Rofino Interviewee 4:…
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts Opens With Music-Filled Debut
A new chapter for the North Shore arts scene began Saturday night as the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts welcomed guests for its opening night on September 5. A…
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…