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October 2025

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A Fright for the Eyes: Swampscott’s Spookiest Homes in the Recreation Contest

Monica SagerOctober 27, 2025October 28, 202501 mins

Halloween is creeping up fast, and the Swampscott Recreation Department is summoning all spirits, witches, and creatures of the night to check out this year’s home decorating contest. The town…

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Swampscott Schools Absorb Federal Cuts but Face Rising Energy Costs

Aditi ThubeOctober 27, 2025October 29, 202514 mins

Despite steep federal education cuts this year, Swampscott Public Schools expect to finish the year with a small surplus, according to a first-quarter budget update presented at the October 23…

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​​Select Board, School Committee Approve Clarke School Use for Recreation Programs

Monica SagerOctober 23, 2025October 27, 202505 mins

The Select Board and School Committee have both unanimously approved a one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing the Recreation Department to use the Clarke School to expand programming for children…

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Swampscott Town Clerk Resigns Amid Series of Town Hall Vacancies

Monica SagerOctober 23, 2025October 27, 202503 mins

Town Administrator Nick Connors confirmed at Wednesday’s Select Board meeting that Town Clerk Jared LaLiberte has stepped down from his position. LaLiberte will be taking a new position in Dracut,…

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Swampscott and Lynn Weigh Next Steps After King’s Beach UV Pilot Program Shows Promise but Raises Concerns

Monica SagerOctober 22, 2025February 9, 202607 mins

Swampscott and Lynn are still contemplating the next steps on the ultraviolet (UV) pilot program at King’s Beach.   “From our experience this summer, we’ve seen that to truly answer…

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Swampscott and Saugus Celebrate Inclusion at Unified Basketball

Monica SagerOctober 22, 2025October 23, 202502 mins

The Swampscott High School unified basketball team played Saugus Middle High School on Monday, as a part of the “jam in the stands” celebration.  Unified basketball is a program —…

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B’nai B’rith Updates Senior and Veteran Housing Proposal Amid Ongoing Concerns from Swampscott Neighbors

Monica SagerOctober 21, 2025February 9, 202603 mins

B’nai B’rith Housing New England Inc. returned to the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday to present updates to its proposed 41-unit rental housing development for seniors and veterans, addressing…

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Planning Board Reviews Delamar Hotel, To Offer Feedback to Select Board

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

The Planning Board reviewed potential plans for the Delamar Swampscott Hotel on Monday in an effort to compile a list of comments for the Select Board. “Traditionally we would see…

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Undefeated and Unstoppable: Swampscott Boys’ Cross Country Caps Perfect Season with Win Over Danvers

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 22, 202503 mins

The Swampscott boys’ varsity cross country team has officially had an undefeated season, as they won their meet against Danvers High School on Monday. “It feels great,” said Coach Joe…

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Swampscott Little League Hosts Second Annual Golf Classic to Fund New Scholarship Program

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 21, 202503 mins

Swampscott Little League hosted its second annual golf classic at Tedesco Country Club on Monday, October 20, where more than 100 participants teed off to support a new scholarship program….

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