Former Swampscott Police Captain Dies at 97
Former Swampscott Police Captain Joe McHugh died at his home in Fort Myers, Florida on June 3. He was 97. “The family and friends of Capt. McHugh are in our…
June 2025
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Swampscott Farmers Market Supports Local Businesses and Builds Community
Adil Zihri gets up every day at 4:30 a.m. to begin preparing food to be sold at his stand at local farmers markets around eastern Massachusetts. Of each market, he…
Patriot Seafood Wins Second Annual Chowder Contest at Swampscott Harbor Fest
Patriot Seafood of Salem claimed first place Sunday in the second annual chowder contest at Harbor Fest, held at Fisherman’s Beach. The event, originally scheduled for Saturday but postponed due…
A New Season, A New Chapter: Swampscott Recreation Takes the Lead on Garden Art Walk
The Swampscott Garden Art Walk is under new leadership this year, with a renewed focus on creativity and community connection. Swampscott Recreation is stepping in to lead the Garden Art…
Seaglass Village Awarded Grant to Support Older Women
The Seaglass Village, which works to help seniors maintain their independence, has received a $30,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Essex County. The grant is meant to support subsidized…
Swampscott Boys Lacrosse Falls to Weston in Playoff Battle
The No. 15 Swampscott boys’ lacrosse team saw its season come to a close Thursday evening in a 14-6 loss to No. 2 Weston in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)…
Sock Hop Back in Style at Swampscott Senior Center
The Swampscott Senior Center is inviting residents to lace up–or take off–their shoes for a nostalgic sock hop on June 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will be able…
Swampscott Select Board OKs One-Way Road Shift, Eyes Broader Traffic Fixes
The Select Board approved making Elm Place a one-way street and is considering additional traffic changes, following recommendations from the Swampscott Police Department. The Swampscott Police Department recommended changes to…
Gino Cresta Reappointed as Interim Town Administrator
The Swampscott Select Board unanimously reappointed Gino Cresta as the interim town administrator. Cresta, who was raised in Swampscott, has led the Department of Public Works (DPW) since 2003. He…
Liz Smith Resigns from Water Advisory Committee Following Social Media Attacks
Liz Smith told the Swampscott Tides she is resigning from the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Committee, following critical comments from the community and on social media. “I don’t think…