Swampscott news in brief for the week of Monday, May 17, 2021 Wicked Local The Swampscott Reporter's news in brief, published online every Monday, is a compilation of need-to-know, general and short news items from various sources around town. Swampscott community members and organizations can email 150 to 200-word news items for inclusion in the weekly list to wdowd@gannett.com with "news in brief" in the subject line. Black Earth compost In partnership with Black Earth Compost, the town offers two free drop-off locations for composting organic waste: By the dog park behind Swampscott Cemetery Next to the Swampscott Police Station, 531 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907