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IT was an emotional send-off as family and friends gathered for the funeral of 25-year-old Jeraldin Matamoro on May 31.

Swampscott heaps praise on Ron Mendes as assistant TA enters final days Officials describe outgoing employee as unwavering, loyal, helpful and patient Wicked Local Before the town hired Ron Mendes as the town treasurer and tax collector in 2014, he was the business manager in the Newton Department of Public Works for a year and seven months.   Mendes recalled the job required what one might consider professional sleepovers and all-nighters during blizzards and nor'easters. From the headquarters of the public works department, he helped coordinate and supervise the city’s snow-removal resp...

Sarro will be Swampscott’s finance director; Luddy will be the town’s treasurer and tax collector.    At its Monday, May 3 public meeting, the Swampscott Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to permit Fitzgerald to enter into contract negotiations with the two employees.   Sarro has been Swampscott town accountant for a year.  According to her LinkedIn page, she has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and is pursuing a master’s degree in accounting from Salem State University.  “I have come to see Amy as a real strong co...

Swampscott opposition to new school building coalesces Residents launch ballot-question committee, hire lawyer Leigh Blander / Special to The Swampscott Reporter A group of Swampscott residents has officially launched a Save Our Schools campaign against the town's proposed 900-student elementary school that voters will, at some point, weigh in on.  The ballot-question committee is also hiring a lawyer for its fight. “We’re for smaller schools for smaller children,” said Gail Brock, who chairs the Save Our Schools ballot committee. “We’re for sharing the traffic and congestion that...

Letters to The Swampscott Reporter editor Wicked Local I am grateful for the support of the many Swampscott voters on Tuesday. My message to residents was to provide impartiality, fairness and inclusiveness when making appointments to the Swampscott Finance Committee, Swampscott Capital Improvement Committee and other important Town Meeting committees.  I am energized by the experience and intend to stay committed to preserving the wonderful community we share. As some might imagine, this election spoke loudly and hopefully all have ears to hear. I, myself, find comfort standing in the middl...