Temporary Registrar Appointed While Town Seeks New Election Official
Michael Brison has been named the town’s temporary registrar following the death of Paul DeBole. Brison will serve as registrar on a temporary basis while the town seeks to fill…
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Watching the Tide, One Shift at a Time: Day in the Life of Beach Lifeguards
Armed with the essentials of sweatshirts, sunglasses and cold beverages, Swampscott Recreation’s lifeguards took to their posts at Fishermen’s, Eismen’s and Phillip’s Beaches on Tuesday, just like they do every…
Swampscott Welcomes Four New Police Officers, Promotes Two Lieutenants
Police Chief Ruben Quesada recognized four newly sworn-in Swampscott police officers and two newly promoted lieutenants during Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Officers Nathaniel Espinal, Stephen Coughlin, Kevin Kaufman and Samantha…
Swampscott Pushes Back Automated Trash Pickup Launch to August
Swampscott’s automated trash and recycling pickup has been delayed and will now begin the week of August 3. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee announced the expected change on Facebook. New…
Former Pro Teaches Next Generation of Basketball Players
Swampscott native Chris Balliro believes in the value of repetition. After graduating from Swampscott High School as one of the Big Blue’s most decorated basketball players, Balliro played Division I…
Swampscott Committees Push Greener Development With New Tree, Climate Rubrics
The Tree Committee is proposing a set of guidelines for the Planning Board to incorporate into its rules and procedures, while the Climate Action and Resilience Committee is developing a…
More Than a Match: World Cup Screenings Bring Community to Swampscott
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Sasha Fafel Soccer fans gathered at the…
Beachside Beers: Bent Water Puts on Parking Lot Party
Between live music, ice cold beer and the view of a harbor full of boats , Swampscott residents had a Sunday fun day at Bent Water Brewing Co’s annual Bent…
Lincoln’s Landing Seeks Dismissal of Eviction Case, Says Rent Was Paid
Lincoln’s Landing’s attorney has filed a motion to dismiss the eviction case, arguing that allegations of unpaid rent are unfounded and that documentation showing the rent had been paid was…
Photos of the Week July 11-17
Swampscott’s skies turned orange this week thanks to the fires in Canada and Minnesota. Canada has reported 888 active wildfires, as dry vegetation, drought conditions, hot weather and lightning are…