Swampscott's free World Cup watch parties on the Town Hall lawn were a topic of praise at this week's Select Board meeting. Town Administrator Nick Connors and board members noted the events, held alongside the Strawberry Festival and Parade, drew a big crowd and online buzz, including …
Swampscott recorded 15 property transfers between June 26 and July 25, but only seven disclosed a sale price, ranging from $420,000 to $1,525,000 with a median of $600,000. The month's top sale was a Phillips Avenue condo unit that sold for $1,525,000 on July 17. Paradise Road was the o…
The Select Board delayed a final call on residential development at the town-owned Hawthorne oceanfront site despite appearing close to a decision, according to Patch. Separately, local fundraising effort Big Blue Bargains pledged to match up to $15,000 in donations toward a new communi…
The Swampscott Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-0 to deny an abutter's appeal challenging construction at 24-28 Ingalls Terrace.
Swampscott approves water and sewer rate increases for FY27. The Select Board unanimously approved a 3 percent water rate increase and a 4 percent sewer rate increase, expected to cost the average household approximately $52 annually. The Town's financial staff presented the increases as necessary
Swampscott Council on Aging approves staffing changes, adds transportation. The board unanimously approved prior-meeting minutes and directed the hiring of an Outreach Coordinator rather than an Assistant Director, with Jeanne Patz hired as Program and Volunteer Manager and Shannon Morrissey as the
Swampscott Select Board votes 4-1 to shift to every-other-week curbside recycling beginning January 1, 2027, projecting $168,000 in annual savings.
Swampscott golfer Aidan Emmerich captured the Massachusetts Amateur championship this week, defeating Zac Georgantas 8 & 6 on Saturday and earning himself an exemption into the U.S. Amateur, per Patch. ===HEADLINES=== 1. Swampscott's Aidan Emmerich Wins Mass. Amateur Golf Title 2. Emme…
Swampscott recorded 12 property transfers between June 19 and July 18, with seven disclosing sale prices ranging from $420,000 to $2,050,000 and a median of $1,500,000. The month's top sale was 69 Puritan Rd at $2,050,000, sold by Khatib Osama A Tr to Robert P. Dandreo. Four of the five…
Swampscott open space committee approves prior minutes and reports project milestones. The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, meeting with four of seven voting members present, heard that the Archer Street trails project is complete with Eagle Scout signage installed and ready for grand