Swampscott, MA

Erin HickeySWAMPSCOTT — A proposed zoning change that could pave the way for the relocation of the VFW Post 1240 to 89 Burrill St. was unanimously endorsed by the Select Board…

Erin HickeySWAMPSCOTT — Residents looking to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins can do so in an environmentally friendly way at the town’s annual Pumpkin Toss on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event…

Swampscott ConservancyAm I imagining it, or are there more acorns than usual dropping from the trees this fall? A mature oak tree generates around 10 million acorns during its lifetime. It…

Joey BarrettJoey Barrett – Item Sports Editor Overall: 64-20 Last week: 9-2 Peabody 28 Lincoln-Sudbury 20 Swampscott 24 Auburn 14 St. Mary’s 18 Greater Lawrence Tech 16 Lynnfield 28 Dennis-Yarmouth 26…

Erin HickeySWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board is preparing to consider parking changes on two streets where residents have raised concerns about congestion and public safety, amid broader conversations around the town’s…

Sophia HarrisVoters in Marblehead, Swampscott and part of Lynn supported a nonbinding carbon-fee proposal Tuesday, while Lynnfield voters endorsed a separate Question 10 seeking changes to state legislators’ extra pay. Both…

Mark AboyounSWAMPSCOTT — When you watch a cross country race featuring Swampscott High, there’s a good chance the first runner to cross the finish line — boys’ or girls’ races —…

Erin HickeySWAMPSCOTT — Several major municipal projects, including renovations to the fire station, restoration of Andrews Chapel, and a potential $100 million Middle School renovation, are taking shape as the town…

Mark AboyounThe St. Mary’s (15-0-3) boys soccer team pulled out a 2-0 win over Swampscott at Blocksidge Field on Monday night. Striker Ryan Buser scored both goals for the Spartans. Buser’s second goal came from 30 yards out, as the forward drilled a right-footed shot into the top right corner to give the Spartans an insurance […] The post Roundup: St. Mary’s blanks Swampscott appeared first on Itemlive.

Joey Barrett and Anne Marie TobinPlaying true to their name, the Big Blue meant business at Blocksidge Field. Swampscott’s boys soccer squad defeated Lynn Tech, 5-0, on Saturday. Simon Ramos was the hero, netting a…