Swampscott Select Board unanimously approved an earth removal permit for a 163-unit residential development at 555 Essex Street. The permit required revision to ensure compliance with the town's Earth Removal Bylaw. The project generates minimal earth removal needs, approximately 1,000 cubic yards
Swampscott recorded 12 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only five deeds had a sale price recorded. 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
The Community Preservation Committee elected Aaron Berdofe Vice Chair and Brad Graham Secretary in unanimous votes to fill positions vacated when Naomi Dreeben became ineligible after leaving the Finance Committee. Tom Dawley nominated both in separate 6-0 votes.
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 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…
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
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 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…
Swampscott Select Board tackles financial challenges and school safety improvements. The Board considered a $2,527,823 Bond Anticipation Note for capital expenditures and reviewed fiscal year 2026 financial results, uncovering a $371,000 overlay deficit from assessment errors and increased
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…
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