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June 2025

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Library Director Ends ‘Toilet Paper’ Jokes Amid Budget Cuts

Monica SagerJune 4, 2025June 5, 202503 mins

Swampscott Public Library Director Jonathan Nichols called repeated jokes about toilet paper during the Town Meeting budget debate insulting. “I found that line incredibly offensive,” Nichols said at a Board…

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‘Like nothing I’ve ever seen’: Swampscott Elementary School Finishes Year With A Bang

Solange JainJune 4, 2025June 5, 202503 mins

The 740 Swampscott Elementary School students were able to enjoy the school’s first field day celebrations on Tuesday at Phillips Park, after coordination from 190 parent volunteers as well as…

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Swampscott Police Warn Against Interfering with ICE While Tensions Increase

Monica SagerJune 4, 2025June 5, 202504 mins

Amid increased reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) activity in Massachusetts towns and cities, the Swampscott Police Department urges the public to not interfere. “The advice we have for…

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Swampscott Freshman Wins State Mile with Breakthrough Performance

Monica SagerJune 3, 2025June 4, 202502 mins

Swampscott High School freshman Annabelle Averett won the mile at the Division 5 Outdoor Track and Field State Championships on Saturday, with a time of 5:07.36. “I didn’t expect to…

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Finance Committee Reflects on Budget Process, Cites Last-Minute Misalignments

Monica SagerJune 3, 2025February 9, 202605 mins

Some Finance Committee members said during a meeting on Monday that they found the first night of the Town Meeting’s budget debate “difficult.” There was also the suggestion that town…

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Critical Academic Resources Set to Disappear from Swampscott Library

Monica SagerJune 3, 2025June 4, 202504 mins

The Swampscott Public Library will lose access to its research databases on July 1 due to federal funding cuts, according to Director Jonathan Nichols. “We’re going to be losing every…

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Finance Director Amy Sarro to Depart Swampscott After Five Years

Monica SagerJune 2, 2025June 3, 202506 mins

Amy Sarro, Swampscott’s director of finance and administration, will step down from her role at the end of June after months of “back and forth” contract negotiations with the Select…

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‘Excited for the Challenge’: Jason Calichman Looks Ahead to Superintendent Position

Monica SagerJune 2, 2025June 3, 202504 mins

With Superintendent Pamela Angelakis set to retire at the end of the month, Middle School Principal Jason Calichman is preparing to step into the role. Calichman will officially assume the…

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‘Thank you, Swampscott’: Superintendent Bids Farewell in Town Letter

Monica SagerJune 2, 2025June 3, 202503 mins

Swampscott Superintendent Pamela Angelakis penned a farewell letter to the community in the town newsletter, as she enters her final days in the role. “I could not have asked for…

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Rolling Into Summer Safely: Swampscott Hosts First ‘Bike Safety Day’

Quinn HitchcockJune 2, 2025June 2, 202503 mins

Many young riders, and even some parents, often disregard bike maintenance and safety, according to Swamspscott police officers. “It’s not really a thing kids pay attention to,” said Officer Kevin…

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