Volunteers Needed: Swampscott Repair Café Set for End of October
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is organizing a Repair Café for the end of October, but they need volunteers to make it happen. A Repair Café allows people to bring…
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Swampscott to Host High-Dose Flu Clinic for Seniors Sept. 25
The Swampscott Health Department will hold a high-dose flu clinic for residents aged 65 and older on Thursday, September 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. “As…
‘A Gateway Jewel’ or Streetscape: Swampscott Residents Split Over Hawthorne Property Plans
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Swampscott Conservancy Leads Hike Connecting Local Trails to Salem
The Swampscott Conservancy led a guided walk Saturday through forested conservation land starting at the town’s dog park and continuing to Eagle Hill in Salem. The Forest River Conservation Area,…
Swampscott Yard Sale Brings More Than Bargains: Builds Community
From clothing and dolls to candles, playpens, and dollhouses, the Swampscott town-wide yard sale had it all. But one word was on everyone’s mind: community. “It’s good to see people…
Lemonade for Lives Lost: Swampscott Porchfest Fundraiser Honors Texas Flood Victims
As music filled the streets of Swampscott during Porchfest, lemonade stands popped up across town, all for a greater cause. Dave Aldrich of Grab the Bagel launched a lemonade stand…
Swampscott’s Porchfest Hits All the Right Notes
Swampscott residents traded surf for sound on Saturday, as the town’s three-mile stretch of seaside streets turned into one big jam session. With 35 acts perched on porches, patios, and…
Republic Services Strike Ends with Five-Year Deal, Swampscott Continues Recycling Collection This Weekend
The three-month strike against Republic Services has come to an end, as the Teamsters Local 25 and the trash company have reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement. Swampscott, however, is…
From Sawdust to Seascapes: Swampscott Artist Stitches Scrap Wood into Coastal Masterpieces
After high school, Nate Fontes-Fried began working in carpentry before shifting gears into photography. Today, he combines both passions in his workshop through an intricate process he calls “wood quilting,”…
Modeling the Forgotten: Gieg’s 20-Year Journey to Recreate a Lost Railroad
It’s been nearly 20 years in the making — and it may take another eight — but Todd Gieg has remained committed to building his 1895 Narrow Gauge diorama. “I…