Local Government and Politics, News Swampscott proposes a ban on plastic bags By Gayla Cawley | April 18, 2018 Share Tweet Share This article was published 4 year(s) and 9 month(s) ago. SWAMPSCOTT — Plastic bags could soon be a thing of the past in Swampscott, if a new bylaw banning them passes at Town Meeting next month. Town Meeting members will… You've reached your 5 free articles this month. Login Subscribe