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…
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 recorded 14 property transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, with sale prices recorded 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'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,…
Swampscott School Committee approved a 3.5 percent raise for Superintendent Jason Kalishman.
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 …
The National Weather Service issued rip current warnings for Swampscott's North Shore beaches on Tuesday, urging caution in the water. Swampscott Patch reported "Rip Current Danger Warnings Issued Across North Shore, MA Coast," noting beachgoers were urged to enter the surf carefully as…
MassDOT will add wrong-way-driver warning signage on Route 128 ramps to prevent further tragedies. Crews are scheduled to begin the weekday daytime installation work next Tuesday, according to a report from Swampscott Patch headlined "North Shore Route 128 Wrong-Way Driver Measures Aim …
Open Space Committee advances projects with Archer Street and Foster Pond grand openings planned. The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee voted unanimously to approve prior minutes and continued work on multiple acquisition and development projects.
Swampscott's Solid Waste Advisory Committee reviewed early problems with the town's new automated trash and recycling system and a reworked bulk-pickup fee.