Unleashed and On the Move: Swampscott’s Four-Legged Fugitives
Loose dog incidents appear to be on the rise in Swampscott, with 24 reports filed with the Police Department from January through the end of June and nearly 40% of…
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Delayed But Not Done: Swampscott Trash Pickup Resumes Amid Ongoing Republic Services Strike
After several delays, Swampscott residents scheduled for Monday pickup will finally have their trash and recycling collected on July 7, according to interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta. Swampscott is among…
Swampscott METCO Seeks More Host Families to Support Boston Students Ahead of School Year
With the school year less than two months away, the Swampscott Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) is seeking more households to join its Family Friends Program. “It’s a way…
Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar Debuts Dinner Service with Colombian Flair
Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar has started to serve dinner. The Colombian-inspired cafe, at 128 Humphrey St., has always included “wine bar” in its name. Now, guests can finally pair…
Swampscott Sprints Into July 4 With Annual Independence Day Races
Swampscott residents laced up their sneakers and brought their best energy to Blocksidge Field at Phillips Park on the morning of July 4 for the town’s annual Independence Day races….
Gallery: Scenes From July 3 Fireworks in Swampscott
Fourth of July festivities began yesterday at 5 p.m. on the Town Hall Lawn. From the start, over 100 people, including many families, settled on the lawn surrounded by food…
Swampscott Trash Pickup to Resume Monday, Temporary Drop-Off, Relaxed Rules in Place
Trash and recycling services for Swampscott residents will resume on Monday, and for next week only, blue overthrow bags will not be required. “If your trash is placed out on…
Leaving Behind A Stronger Swampscott: Danielle Strauss Retires after 20 Years of Community Building
20 years ago the only major recreational activities that Swampscott had were the youth summer activity park league and a sailing program, both of which were run by high school…
Swampscott Library to Host English Conversation Circles
The Swampscott Public Library was awarded a $1,000 grant to launch a new English Language Learners (ELL) conversation circle. The official launch date for the conversation circle will be announced…
From Lynn Roots to Lasting Legacy: Douglass’ Words Echo in Swampscott
The community gathered at the Swampscott Town Hall Lawn on Wednesday to read and discuss Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” The reading…