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Swampscott residents to officials: Listen to us
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Residents voiced their frustrations with how the Select Board and Town Administrator Sean … [Read more...] about Swampscott residents to officials: Listen to us
Swampscott board rejects charter change
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to withdraw an article from the 2024 Town Meeting warrant that … [Read more...] about Swampscott board rejects charter change
Swampscott sets its sights on Hawthorne site
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald revealed the official preliminary vision for the future of the … [Read more...] about Swampscott sets its sights on Hawthorne site
Swampscott seeking members for new Town Election Review Committee
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— The town is seeking volunteers for its new Town Election Review Committee. Residents voted in … [Read more...] about Swampscott seeking members for new Town Election Review Committee
Swampscott revisits club liquor license and renews annually
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— The Select Board has voted unanimously to renew the liquor licenses of the Swampscott Club, … [Read more...] about Swampscott revisits club liquor license and renews annually
Liquor Licenses spark Swampscott Select Board debate
Benjamin PierceThe Select Board voted to extend the liquor licenses of the Swampscott Club, Italian Club, and Swampscott … [Read more...] about Liquor Licenses spark Swampscott Select Board debate
Shake-up in Swampscott’s Solid Waste Committee
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— The Select Board voted unanimously to alter the structural makeup of the Solid Waste Advisory … [Read more...] about Shake-up in Swampscott’s Solid Waste Committee
Swampscott Select Board gives Fitzgerald performance review
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board strongly praised Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald during his performance … [Read more...] about Swampscott Select Board gives Fitzgerald performance review
Swampscott Select Board OKs $30,000 for Hadley Hotel
Anthony CammalleriIn a last-minute compromise, the Swampscott Select Board voted 3-1 to allocate $30,000 of local American … [Read more...] about Swampscott Select Board OKs $30,000 for Hadley Hotel
Swampscott’s Pitman House gone in an hour after 250 years
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — Spectators gathered along Pitman Road on Friday morning to watch as the former home of town … [Read more...] about Swampscott’s Pitman House gone in an hour after 250 years
Swampscott won’t save Pitman House
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board rejected a last-minute proposal to allocate $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act … [Read more...] about Swampscott won’t save Pitman House
Swampscott settles on bike path project
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The town has settled its lawsuit with National Grid, which in 2021 accused Swampscott of taking … [Read more...] about Swampscott settles on bike path project
Swampscott extends Holcim blasting permit by six months
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted to extend the excavating company Holcim Inc.’s earth-removal permit by six … [Read more...] about Swampscott extends Holcim blasting permit by six months
Swampscott seeking developers for Hadley Hotel
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The town will publish its request for proposals seeking developers to convert the former site of … [Read more...] about Swampscott seeking developers for Hadley Hotel
Swampscott requests $300,000 for veterans housing
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to request $300,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust, which … [Read more...] about Swampscott requests $300,000 for veterans housing
Swampscott officials set FY24 goals
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — Select Board members kicked off fiscal year 2024 by sharing their short- and long-term goals for … [Read more...] about Swampscott officials set FY24 goals
Property sells for $22 million in Swampscott’s Vinnin Square
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — More than five months after the 555 Essex St. lot in Vinnin Square was sold to Orion Swampscott … [Read more...] about Property sells for $22 million in Swampscott’s Vinnin Square
As Pride month ends, a moment to reflect
Item EditorialBy The Item Editorial Board Pride month may be over, but our support for the LGBTQIA+ community … [Read more...] about As Pride month ends, a moment to reflect
Swampscott rejects 5% COLA for retirees
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted down the Retirement Board’s proposed 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) … [Read more...] about Swampscott rejects 5% COLA for retirees