Water, Sewer Rates to Increase in Fiscal 2027
Water and sewer rates are expected to rise in fiscal year 2027 as the town addresses increased operating expenses and prepares for significant infrastructure upgrades. The proposed adjustment would add…
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Select Board Approves $285K in Year-End Budget Transfers
Finance Director Patrick Luddy presented about $285,000 in transfers between town departments to balance the town’s budget at the close of fiscal 2026. The Select Board approved the fiscal year-end…
Delamar Hotel Team Prepares Permit Applications as Project Advances
The Select Board has referred Delamar’s proposed hotel in Swampscott to the Planning Board, where Director of Business Development Dixon Mallory and his team will begin the permit application process….
Aiden Tat Recognized by Select Board for Earning Eagle Scout Rank
The Select Board recognized Aiden Tat for his accomplishment in becoming an Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting, with only about 4% of Scouts earning the…
Town Pushes Back on Paid Parking at New Swampscott Center for Performing Arts Site
Town officials have told the Swampscott Center for Performing Arts that it cannot charge residents to park in its lot. Last December, Town Meeting approved an RFP allowing for a…
State Budget Includes Funding for Swampscott EV Charging, Cemetery Maintenance
The Massachusetts Legislature enacted a $63.4 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, including earmarking for local projects in Swampscott. Swampscott is set to receive $25,000 for the expansion of…
Dracut Resident Charged in Property Damage at Congregation Shirat Hayam
The Swampscott Police Department announced the arrest of a Dracut resident in connection with the destruction of property at Congregation Shirat Hayam. The police responded to a “report of suspicious…
New Senior Center Program Manager Looks to Build off Foundation
In her first two months as program and volunteer manager at the Swampscott Senior Center, Jeannie Patz has made it a priority to get to know members, learn about their…
The Beauty — And Pollution — Behind Summer Fireworks
As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary and fireworks continue lighting up the sky throughout the summer, George Allen is calling for greater awareness of the pollution they produce. “For…
UNH Poll: Markey’s Lead Over Moulton Narrows Ahead of September Democratic Primary
A new University of New Hampshire poll suggests incumbent Sen. Ed Markey’s lead over Rep. Seth Moulton has narrowed ahead of September’s Democratic primary. Markey and Moulton are competing in…