Ocean Avenue sale leads Swampscott's late-summer property transfers

Swampscott recorded 12 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only five deeds disclosed a sale price. Among those, prices ranged from $475,000 to $2,925,000, with a median of $700,000. The period's top transaction was 20 Ocean Ave, which sold for $2,925,000 to Zachary McMahon from

Dan Koh Wins Crowded Democratic Primary For 6th District Seat

Dan Koh wins crowded Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District seat Seth Moulton vacated. Swampscott voters joined the rest of the district Tuesday in choosing party nominees to succeed U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, who left the seat to run for U.S. Senate. Koh emerged from a six-…

Swampscott Voters Head To Polls Tuesday For State Primary

Swampscott voters head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 1, to select party nominees for the November general election. Swampscott Patch published a voter guide, "Swampscott State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates," laying out polling locations, hours, and the races o…

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

This week's Swampscott obituary column carries two notices: DiMento, Carol Ann Guerrette, 83, of Swampscott, MA and Naples, FL, who died July 13, 2026, and Boyce, Ralph G., 69, of Marblehead, who was raised in Swampscott and graduated from Swampscott High School before dying August 27, …

Swampscott sales split between big-ticket waterfront deal and wave of no-price family transfers

Swampscott recorded 14 property deeds between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only seven listed a sale price, ranging from $382,500 to $2,050,000 with a median of $740,000. The month's top sale was 31 Lincoln House Point Lot 2, which sold for $2,050,000 on Aug. 26. Six of the 14 transfers, all without

New Sushi Restaurant Opens First MA Location In Swampscott

A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Swampscott this week, marking its debut with free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent app discount, according to Swampscott Patch. The opening adds a new dining option to town as summer winds down. Separately, the Swa…

Swampscott PorchFest Returns in 2026 With 32 Acts, 17 Porches

Swampscott Patch reports PorchFest 2026 will feature 32 acts on 17 porches across town. The festival will open at the Linscott Park Gazebo and, new this year, add a family-friendly stop at Town Hall, according to a report from Swampscott Patch. No dates, times or full lineup have been r…

Endicott College To Host Congressional Debate After Sept. 1 Primary

Endicott College in Beverly will host a general election debate for the open 6th Congressional District seat after the Sept. 1 primary. Swampscott Patch reports the free public forum is set for the college's Cleary Lecture Hall, bringing the general election candidates together once eac…

New Entertainment Venue Set To Open On Humphrey Street

A new entertainment venue at 153 Humphrey Street is preparing to open its doors, per a Patch calendar listing. The Sept. 5 listing for the address, tied to swampscottcfpa.com, offers few specifics beyond promising "a whole new world" for visitors, per Patch. Separately, "Ice Cream Deliv…

Swampscott Primary Early Voting Continues Through Friday

Swampscott residents have until Friday, Aug. 28, to cast early, in-person primary ballots, Swampscott Patch reports. Voting is underway ahead of the state primary, with the town's early voting period wrapping up at week's end. Separately, Swampscott plans to mark the 25th anniversary of…

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

One Swampscott obituary was posted this week: DiMento, Carol Ann (Guerrette), 83, who died July 13, 2026, and whose notice was posted by Magrath Funeral Home and picked up by Legacy.com and Echovita. No additional biographical detail, service information, or memorial requests were avail…

Swampscott home sales range from $382,500 to $1.04 million in late summer

Swampscott recorded 14 property transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, with sale prices disclosed on nine of them, ranging from $382,500 to $1,040,000 and a median of $600,000. The period's top sale was 91 Nason Road, Lot 5, at $1,040,000. Five transactions, all listing the same name as both

Swampscott Provides Update On Trash, Recycling Cart Waitlist

Swampscott's transition to automated trash and recycling collection continues to draw cart waitlist concerns, Patch reports. The town issued fresh guidance Friday for households still without their new automated carts as the townwide switchover continues, per "Swampscott Provides Trash,…

National Grid Plans Three-Hour Outage In Swampscott Friday

National Grid plans a three-hour power outage in parts of Swampscott early Friday, Aug. 21, tied to electrical system upgrades. The utility has not detailed exactly which streets will lose service, according to Patch. Separately, "New Swampscott Perfoming Arts Venue To Host MCC's First …