Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes Swampscott Air Quality Into Unhealthy Range
The haze in the air and the bright pink sun are the result of wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota, and Swampscott is feeling the effects through worsening air quality….
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Housing Authority Approves Annual Plan for 2027 Fiscal Year
The Swampscott Housing Authority voted Tuesday night to approve its annual plan for the 2027 fiscal year. Massachusetts housing authorities prepare annual plans to outline their operations and priorities for…
Community Life Center Task Force Mulls Over Potential Sites
The Community Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force met with Abacus Architects’ David Eisen on Tuesday to discuss next steps as the two sides continue working to narrow down potential…
Finance Committee Approves $285K in Year-End Budget Transfers
The Finance Committee approved transferring about $285,000 between departments to balance the town’s budget at the close of the 2026 fiscal year. The Select Board approved the fiscal year-end transfers…
Two Swampscott High Seniors Receive Conservancy Environmental Scholarships
The Swampscott Conservancy awarded two environmental scholarships to graduating seniors this year. The Swampscott Conservancy’s Environmental Focus Award program supports young leaders pursuing studies in environmental and related fields. Hazel…
Merry Mixers Set Fundraising Record With $132,000 Gift to Salem Hospital
The Merry Mixers, a group of women from Swampscott and Marblehead that raises funds for Mass General Brigham’s Salem Hospital pediatric unit, donated a record $132,000 to support the Merry…
Game, Set, Match: Swampscott Residents Serve Up Fun on Pickleball Court
All summer long, Swampscott residents have received hands-on coaching to ease their way into the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the nation. MJ Boudreau is leading the way, partnering…
Landlord Seeks to Evict Lincoln’s Landing; Restaurant Denies Rent Claims
Lincoln’s Landing was served a ten day notice of intent to terminate on May 22 for an alleged failure to pay three months of rent, yet the restaurant claims they…
Eight Tall Ships Anchor Off Swampscott Before Sail Boston
Before they head to Boston on Saturday morning for Sail Boston’s Parade of Sail, eight tall ships anchored off of Swampscott’s coast on Friday. The eight ships will spend the…
Puzzle Of The Week: July 10
Test your knowledge of this week’s local news with our new Puzzle of the Week! Each puzzle is built around stories featured in the latest newsletter edition of the Swampscott…