From Swampscott to Cannes: Short Film Makes Global Debut
Swampscott resident Libby Ritchie is making her mark more than 3,500 miles away in Cannes, France this week. Ritchie’s seven-minute, short film, Spread, is a part of the Cannes Film…
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Town Meeting Night Two, What Happened
Swampscott held the second and final night of the spring 2025 Town Meeting on Tuesday, during which voters acted on 13 articles. Here’s a summary of the outcomes. Article No….
Town Meeting Says No to Write-In Vote Threshold
Town Meeting Members voted to keep participation open to any Swampscott resident, rejecting a proposed article that would have required write-in candidates to receive at least five votes to be…
Swampscott Votes to Hold Town Meetings Twice a Year
Swampscott voters approved an article on Tuesday to establish a biannual Town Meeting. Town Meeting Members passed Article No. 21, creating a fall annual Town Meeting in addition to the…
Swampscott Restores $130K to Schools After Heated Budget Debate
Swampscott Town Meeting Members decided to approve budget reallocations to provide the school district with an additional $130,000. “I’m incredibly happy,” said School Committee Chair Glenn Paster. “It’s great for…
Swampscott OKs Modest COLA Boost for Retirees
Town Meeting Members approved a slight increase to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) payments for retirees. On Monday, the Town Meeting approved Article No. 8 to raise the base amount used…
Town Meeting Night One, What Happened
Swampscott held its first night of the Town Meeting on Monday, and 15 articles were voted on. Here’s a look into what happened. Article No. 1 The first article allowed…
Dozens Absent from Swampscott Town Meeting, Moderator Unfazed
Ninety-two elected members were absent from the first night of Swampscott’s Town Meeting at the high school, though Town Moderator Michael McClung said the number wasn’t unusual. Swampscott elects 18…
From Beach Walks to Boba Dreams: Swampscott Welcomes Eros Boba and Crepes
Owning a cafe has been a long-time dream for Scarla Morel. As a child, Morel pictured a coffee shop or tea store that she would run. In high school, she…
Still Standing: Swampscott’s Historic Fish House Marks 40 Years on National Register
When driving by or walking near Fisherman’s Beach, onlookers might see three to six boats actively fishing. For Mike Gambale and John Ingalls, it’s a way of life. Generation after…