Local News: Swampscott, MA 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Swampscott News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Swampscott News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

Swampscott Info

Swampscott, Massachusetts is located in Essex County. Zip codes in Swampscott, MA include 01907. More Swampscott information.

RSS icon mobile icon

Swampscott News

Local news for Swampscott, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

5 hrs ago | SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Thanks: Important first step for new Swampscott police station

I'd like to thank Swampscott Town Meeting members for their overwhelmingly support of the police station building project.

Comment?

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Massachusetts Liberal

Oh Tisei can you see

Why, exactly, did Charlie Baker pick is running mate in the days before Thanksgiving -- in the middle of a Democratic U.S. Senate primary? And how does a 47-year-old gay white man who has worked in the Massachusetts Legislature for 25 years help Baker each the key voters who are looking for a change from politics as usual? The obvious answer to the ...

Comment?

Mon Nov 23, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Our view: Towns OK needed capital improvements

Town Meeting members in Danvers and Swampscott chose the responsible path this week, approving major upgrades to their school and public-safety facilities respectively.

Comment?

Sat Nov 21, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Thin man robs Salem Five in Swampscott

The Salem Five bank in Vinnin Square was robbed at 4:35 p.m. yesterday when police said a tall, thin man went up to a teller and passed a note demanding money.

Comment?

Fri Nov 20, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

$6M police station goes to voters

Not a single member of last night's Special Town Meeting objected when a speaker described the present station as "a dump." But when they voted overwhelmingly to send voters a $6 million plan to build a new one, they did it with Selectman Anthony Scibelli's Cassandra-like warning ringing in their ears.

Comment?

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Boston.com

Students urge lawmakers to act on bullying

Students, teachers, and specialists on aggressive behavior filled a State House hearing room yesterday with personal stories about bullying at school and in cyberspace and offered opinions on several antibullying bills under consideration by lawmakers.

Comment?

Mon Nov 16, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

'Coop cam' offers a live look at Marblehead family's hens

Want to see four young Marblehead chicks strutting through their daily routines on the Internet? There's plenty of drama, including watching statuesque Zoe establish her dominance over the shy Henrietta.

Comment?

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Boston Globe

Old Swampscott police station tries again for new look

Not simply inefficient, the cramped quarters at the Swampscott police station is potentially dangerous, says Chief Ron Madigan.

Comment?

Sat Nov 14, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Driver in accident to be charged with DUI

One of the drivers involved in a two-car crash on Lafayette Street on Thursday night that sent both drivers to a Boston hospital will be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, Salem police said.

Comment?

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Boston Herald

Grandmothera s body found in pond

Alice Nunes was last heard from Dec. 15, when she spoke to a relative by phone and said her car was filling with water.

Comment?

Wed Nov 11, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Swampscott honors Desert Storm veterans

A cold wind was blowing hard yesterday down Monument Avenue, rustling the leaves that still lay on the ground and whipping the American flags that lined the wide street.

Comment?

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Breeding deer pay less attention to danger, like cars

Love is in the air - and not much else is on the minds of white-tailed deer. It's peak breeding season, and the animals aren't paying much attention to potentially deadly objects like cars.

Comment?

Mon Nov 09, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Swampscott dad charged with kidnap

A 44-year-old Swampscott man will be arraigned today on a parental kidnapping charge after police said he took his son from a hospital exam room.

Comment?

Sun Nov 08, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Quick Picks

Swampscott artist Dianne Jenkins will show her people, houses and drawings at an exhibit at the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead this November.

Comment?

Fri Nov 06, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Quick Picks

Ipswich High 1979 graduate Deahn Berrini will read from her novel "Milkweed" on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St.

Comment?

Wed Nov 04, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Grayson to ask for recount in Ward 4 election

Jeff Grayson, who lost the race for Ward 4 city councilor by a single vote, confirmed yesterday that he will ask for a recount.

Comment?

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Flynnies flees the avenue, replaced by tavern

Flynnies on the Avenue is now Ataraxis Tavern, thanks to an unusual arrangement that sends the liquor license to new owner Dean Santamaria-Capetanelis. After more than a decade at both the Atlantic Avenue restaurant and, until recently, Flynnies on the Beach, owner Jeff Flynn is retiring from the business - or so he hopes.

Comment?

Mon Nov 02, 2009

TheNewspaper

Massachusetts: Red Light Cameras Proposed to Fight Deficit

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday outlined his plan to reduce the state's $600 million deficit and help struggling municipalities by, among several other revenue raising measures, installing red light cameras.

Comment?

Sun Nov 01, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Gym users exercised about Old Glory

One of the nation's most patriotic towns is attracting national attention after Marc Shea of Gravity Fitness reported that a few of his customers have rejected the appearance of the American flag in their gym.

Comment?

Fri Oct 30, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Symptoms of swine flu being seen at schools

A small number of Swampscott High School and Middle School students have been staying home the last few days with what doctors describe as H1N1 flu symptoms.

Comment?

 

Swampscott News, Events & Info

   
   

Swampscott Dating

more search filters

less search filters

Sponsored links

Best local coupons in Swampscott

Homes For Sale By Owner

Learn how to sell your home yourself
from the largest for sale by owner site.

Find a Local Lawyer

Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com

Find a Contractor

Get Swampscott, MA contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors