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Costumes, Cupcakes, and Creepy Cuisine at Swampscott Senior Center

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025November 1, 202501 mins

The Swampscott Senior Center was transformed into a haunted hall of fun on Friday, as residents arrived in costume for a frightfully festive Halloween lunch. Chef Theo Carangelo served up…

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Frightfully Fun! Elementary Students March in Spooktacular Halloween Parade

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025November 3, 202503 mins

Swampscott Elementary School Halloween Parade was spooktacular this year, bringing the whole community out for some fang-tastic fun. From superheroes to princesses, robots and astronauts, there was something to make…

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8-Year-Old Marblehead Student Leads Effort to Save Historic Glover Farmhouse

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025February 9, 202605 mins

Eight-year-old Logan Perlow first became curious about General John Glover and his Swampscott farmhouse after frequently driving past the aging, dilapidated building. A student at Glover School in Marblehead who…

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Swampscott’s Made by 01907 Artisan Fair To Showcase Homegrown Talent 

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025October 31, 202502 mins

The Made by 01907 Artisan Fair will return for its seventh year on Saturday, November 8, celebrating the arts, crafts, and handmade creations of Swampscott’s own creative community. Local artisans…

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Healey Releases Full $61B State Budget, Delivering Local Funds to Swampscott

Monica SagerOctober 30, 2025October 31, 202502 mins

Gov. Maura Healey announced the release of all local funding allocated in the state’s $61.01 billion budget, including money directly designated for Swampscott. The Massachusetts fiscal year 2026 budget prioritizes…

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From Family Story Time to Friendship Cove: Sami and Jack Lawler Bring Life Lessons to Children’s Book

Monica SagerOctober 29, 2025October 31, 202504 mins

For Sami and Jack Lawler, children’s books have always played a central role in their lives. The couple read to their three children – and now grandchildren – not only…

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Swampscott’s Rick Jakious Announces Run for Moulton’s Open 6th District Seat

Monica SagerOctober 28, 2025October 31, 202503 mins

Swampscott resident and longtime aide to Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Rick Jakious, has announced his bid for Moulton’s congressional seat. Earlier this month, Moulton announced he will run for the…

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Speed Painter Rob Surette Inspires Swampscott Middle School with Art, Messages of Kindness

Monica SagerOctober 28, 2025October 29, 202502 mins

Artist Rob Surette put on a presentation for Swampscott Middle School students and teachers on Tuesday. “The kids love it,” said Principal Jessica Minter.  Surette began drawing at three years…

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Swampscott Receives $100K Grant as State Invests $12M to Expand Access to the Outdoors

Monica SagerOctober 28, 2025October 30, 202502 mins

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced more than $12 million in state grants for community projects aimed at protecting open space, building parks, and expanding access to…

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Swampscott Residents Try Their Hand at Cookie Decorating with Sweet Emmy’s

Monica SagerOctober 27, 2025October 28, 202502 mins

Nearly 20 people gathered at Mexicali on Monday night for a cookie decorating workshop hosted by the Swampscott Recreation Department and Sweet Emmy’s. “Swampscott has been so welcoming to me…

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