North Shore hotel to add outdoor gathering space near Swampscott

A new outdoor venue planned for a North Shore hotel and a round of statewide MBTA fare changes touted by Governor Maura Healey were among the items making news for Swampscott residents heading into the end of July.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"North Shore Hotel To Open 'The Lawn' Outdoor Gathering Space" — The Cove at Salem plans a new outdoor space featuring live music, games, fire pits and private event rentals, according to a report from Swampscott Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/swampscott/s/kk4qf/north-shore-hotel-to-open-the-lawn-outdoor-gathering-space).

"'We Had Trains On Fire': Gov. Healey Touts MBTA Repairs, Extends Some Summer Discounts" — Governor Healey highlighted MBTA repair progress while announcing that free Commuter Rail Fridays will end even as express bus fares drop from $4.25 to $1.70, Swampscott Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/swampscott/s/kkhg7/we-had-trains-on-fire-gov-healey-touts-mbta-repairs-extends-some-summer-discounts).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.