Swampscott Residents Compost Their Way to a Greener Community
Through composting in their homes and in barrels placed around town, Swampscott residents kept 232,000 pounds, or 116 tons, of food scraps out of landfills in 2025 alone. That’s the…
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Trudi Olivetti Honored for Contributions to Marblehead Theater Community
Swampscott resident Trudi Olivetti will be honored at the Marblehead Little Theatre’s gala” to “will receive the Ginny Award at the Marblehead Little Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Gala. The 70th Anniversary…
Swampscott Seeks CPA Project Proposals by Oct. 9
The Swampscott Community Preservation Committee is seeking Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications by October 9. The Community Preservation Act is a state law that helps communities preserve open space and…
Yankee Magazine’s Mel Allen to Share Stories of New England at Swampscott Library
The Friends of the Swampscott Public Library will host long-time Yankee magazine editor Mel Allen on Friday, October 16. The event will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at…
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…