A mosquito in Swampscott has tested positive for West Nile Virus, though the town remains at a low risk level. West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans through…
For nearly 50 days, Swampscott’s trash services have not been collected at full capacity due to a union strike against Republic Services. Now, the town has announced that recycling and…
The Salty Beaches capped a high-scoring season with a 20-14 win over the Golden Girls in the championship game of the inaugural Summer Snaps women’s flag football league Wednesday night…
Concerns about speeding and traffic safety drew about 50 residents to the Swampscott Senior Center on August 13 for a neighborhood meeting focused on Stetson and Franklin avenues. The discussion…
As of the posting of the water quality report from August 13, all six Swampscott beaches tested met state water quality standards, with bacterial levels far below safety limits. According…
Now that Swampscott Elementary School has completed its first year as a merged building, Select Board Member David Grishman’s original mission in town has officially come full circle. After moving…
Select Board Member Mary Ellen Fletcher has lived in Swampscott for nearly 40 years and has worn many hats in the community. Fletcher previously served as vice chair of the…
The Swampscott Commission on Disability is seeking donations to install three benches along local beaches. The benches are intended to help make Swampscott’s beaches more accessible to all. Donations will…
For Select Board Member Danielle Leonard, much of what she does is with her eight- and five-year-old children in mind. “I’ve tried to really, everything I do, every decision I…
Select Board Vice Chair Doug Thompson hopes to use his role within the board to bring balance to its members and ensure that all community voices are represented. Thompson, who…
