Inside the Town Meeting: What’s Being Decided
Swampscott’s Town Meeting will be held on May 19 and 20, and there are 28 articles up for vote. Here’s a deeper look into each one. Article No. 1 The…
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Swampscott Gears Up for Town Meeting: What To Know
Swampscott will soon participate in one of the oldest forms of democracy, with the Town Meetings scheduled for May 19 and 20. “The Town Meeting is the oldest form of…
Sip into Summer: Wine Tasting Hits Swampscott
Swampscott Recreation is hosting a “sipping into summer” wine tasting event on Friday, May 16. From 7 to 9 p.m., attendees aged 21 and over are able to join Maia…
State House Budget Proposal Could Bring Major Boost to Swampscott Schools
State Rep. Jennifer Balinsky Armini (D-Essex) announced at a Swampscott School Committee meeting that the town’s public schools could see an over 8% increase in funding per student, if all…
Swampscott School District Shifts Payment Policy
As of July 1, families in Swampscott will be responsible for covering processing fees tied to online school-related payments. Cheryl Herrick-Stella, the assistant superintendent of finance and operations at the…
Select Board Approves Three New Liquor Licenses Despite Resident Concern
The Swampscott Select Board approved three liquor licenses at its meeting on May 7, paving the way for a soon-to-open eatery, an existing restaurant and a liquor store to sell…
Swampscott To Vote On Pension Hike — What It Means
Elected officials in Swampscott have been discussing a proposed increase to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) payments for retirees, and the issue will be up in front of residents next week…
Hadley School Art Becomes Swampscott Beach Sticker
Last holiday season, Swampscott resident Izabela Kennedy reached out to Recreation Director Danielle Strauss to share a festive Christmas card: a drawing of the Hadley School with Santa over it….
Town Election Results Leave One Seat Vacant on Housing Authority
The town election left one vacant seat on the Housing Authority. The Select Board will now be tasked with appointing someone to the vacant Housing Authority position, according to Interim…
Swampscott Swings Into July 4 Fundraiser
The Swampscott Golf Tournament will kick off on Monday, May 12 in an effort to fund the fireworks for the Fourth of July, which is necessary as budget cuts continue. …