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July 2025

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Swampscott Library to Host English Conversation Circles

Monica SagerJuly 3, 2025July 3, 202502 mins

The Swampscott Public Library was awarded a $1,000 grant to launch a new English Language Learners (ELL) conversation circle. The official launch date for the conversation circle will be announced…

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From Lynn Roots to Lasting Legacy: Douglass’ Words Echo in Swampscott

Monica SagerJuly 2, 2025July 3, 202505 mins

The community gathered at the Swampscott Town Hall Lawn on Wednesday to read and discuss Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” The reading…

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Swampscott Says: Residents’ Thoughts on the Trash Strike

Monica SagerJuly 2, 2025February 9, 202602 mins

Republic Services workers have gone on strike, halting trash pick-ups for Swampscott residents for the rest of the week. Many, however, do not seem too concerned about their building up…

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Two New Murals Now Paint the Swampscott Public Library

Monica SagerJuly 2, 2025July 2, 202503 mins

Sheila Billings has created murals for both the children’s room and the makerspace at the Swampscott Public Library.  “Thanks to the incredible talent of local artist Sheila Billings, two of…

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Swampscott Selected for Statewide Energy Partnership 

Monica SagerJuly 2, 2025July 2, 202503 mins

Swampscott is among 58 municipalities and community groups selected to partner with their local Mass Save Sponsor to deliver energy-efficient solutions to residents and small businesses.  The Sponsors of Mass…

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Swampscott 12s Top Saugus, Advance in Shrinking District 16 Field

Quinn HitchcockJuly 1, 2025July 2, 202503 mins

After a quiet start at the plate, Swampscott erupted for nine runs across the fourth and fifth innings on Monday to defeat Saugus 9-5 at Forest River Park in Salem….

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Umbrellas Up, Prices Down: Swampscott Sells On in the Rain

Solange JainJuly 1, 2025July 2, 202502 mins

Two weeks past its original date, the Swampscott Town Wide Yard Sale happened in 66 degree Fahrenheit rain this past Saturday. Despite the weather, Swampscott residents came out with canopies…

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Trash Pickup Halted in Swampscott as Republic Service Workers Strike for Better Pay

Monica SagerJuly 1, 2025July 3, 202504 mins

Updates on this developing story are available at the town website As of midnight, Republic Services workers have gone on strike, and Swampscott residents will not have their trash picked…

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Thrift Store Donates to Swampscott PTO, Supporting Engineering Program

Monica SagerJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202502 mins

Big Blue Bargains thrift store is making its first major donation since reopening: $4,000 to the Swampscott Middle School parent teacher organization (PTO). The donation will help fund alternatives to…

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