Unemployment Rate Worsens In Swampscott Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the Massachusetts average.

Essex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Swampscott area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

The New Look Of North Shore Open Public Meetings

Remote meetings can continue through April 1, 2022, but each city or town has discretion on how much Zoom access to grant residents.

Developers Unveil Revised Plans For Elm Place Apartment Complex

WinnDevelopment said the redesigned building and additional parking spots are in response to community concerns about the project.

Unemployment Improves In Swampscott Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Essex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Outreach To Vulnerable Populations During The Covid-19 Pandemic

We’ve Partnered With Community-Based Groups That Can Assist With Taking Social Security Disability Applications.

Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall Coming To North Shore

"The Wall That Heals" which remembers the 58,000 Americans killed in Vietnam will be in Nahant from July 15 to 18.

Swampscott Hosts Next Virtual Anti-Racism Forum

The Unpacking Racism forum will be Thursday night.

One North Shore Hawk's Survival Story: Patch Weekender

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The Digital Divide: How Wide In Swampscott Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Swampscott area compares.

Swampscott Hits 70% Residents With At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

The town announced it hit the milestone on the day when Gov. Charlie Baker said all state business restrictions will lift on May 29.

Swampscott To Hold Budget Public Information Session

Swampscott will host a virtual forum on Monday to answer questions and get feedback on the budget coming before town meeting May 17.

Swampscott Virtual Coffees With Town Department Heads

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald and other town officials will be on hand to answer Zoom questions on Thursday.

Swampscott Election: Spellios Survives Select Board Challenge

Paster elected to the School Committee in a very tight contest, McClung back as Town Moderator, Hartmann returns to the Board of Health.

Swampscott 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide

Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls on Tuesday.

Public Purpose, Open Space Priorities for Swampscott School Reuse

The Hadley School Reuse Committee said nearly 800 residents responded to a survey about repurposing the school should it become available.

Swampscott Assistant Town Administrator Headed Back To Newton

Ron Mendes leaving the Swampscott post to accept "a very impressive new position" in the Garden City.

Disability Claims For People With Alzheimer's Disease

Learn About Our Compassionate Allowances program

Early, Absentee Voting For Swampscott Town Election

Ballots are now available for absentee and early mail voting for the April town election, with early, in-person voting to begin on April 17.

Swampscott Candidates Forums Set For Next Week

Residents can submit questions for a pair of town election candidate forums to be held Monday and April 15.

North Shore Native Helping Most At Risk Get Vaccinated: Patch PM

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Swampscott Town Election Voter Registration Deadline Wednesday

Residents must register by Wednesday at 8 p.m. to vote in the April 27 town election.

Swampscott Native's Charge To Get Vaccine To Those Most At Risk

Diana Rastegayeva's network of 500 volunteers is geared to help get the coronavirus vaccine to those left out of the state's rollout.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Essex County.

Swampscott Town Administrator Wants To Hear Your Issues

Sean Fitzgerald will hold a series of virtual private coffee hours to discuss town projects and its coronavirus response.

Swampscott Town Election Nomination Paper Deadline Friday

The deadline to obtain papers for the April 27 election is Friday with papers due for submission on Tuesday.

Swampscott Officials To Hold Individual Remote Q&A Sessions

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald and town department heads will be available to answer individual questions via Zoom on Feb. 25.

Swampscott Veterans Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic

The Veterans Affairs coronavirus vaccination clinic is open to Lynn and Swampscott veterans ages 50 and older.

Governor's Race Begins As Democrat Announces Candidacy: Patch PM

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Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099/SSA-1042S)

Get your Social Security Tax Forms in less than 10 minutes

Swampscott Fire Union Bristles At Vaccination Questions

Local 1459 President James Snow said Board of Selectmen was wrong for asking how many first responders chose to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Swampscott Town Election Set For April 27

Nomination papers are now available for town offices and must be submitted by March 9.

Swampscott's Elm Place Development Proposal Forum

The town and WinnDevelopment are holding a public forum on a proposed apartment complex.

Swampscott To End Resident Coronavirus Testing, Focus On Vaccine

After the town started charging for resident tests this week, it will now stop testing entirely and focus on planning vaccine distribution.

Sen. Crighton, Rep. Ehrlich Urge Gov. Baker To Sign Climate Bill

Marblehead and Swampscott legislators tout mandates to drive down greenhouse emissions to "net zero" by 2050 and create "green" jobs.

Swampscott To Start Charging For Resident Coronavirus Tests

The town said CARES Act and FEMA funds that paid for free tests have run out and starting next week they will be $70 each.

MA Gov. Baker Calls For Vice President Pence To Assume Presidency

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker: Vice President Mike Pence should be empowered to replace Donald Trump, lead transition to Biden inauguration.

Baker Slams Party's Efforts To Contest Biden's Win Over Trump

Baker says the election was "fair and square" and Washington's focus should be on vaccine rollout over false allegations of voter fraud.

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Swampscott To 'Scale Back' Coronavirus Testing In January

Town, which had offered daily testing, cited "limited funding" for the reduction to two days next week.