The Select Board unanimously appointed Nicholas Connors as the new Swampscott town administrator Wednesday night. Select Board Member David Grishman was not present. “I am excited,” Connors said. “I’m excited…
The Swampscott Historical Commission hosted a reception honoring artist Beth Delforge and the “Celebrating Swampscott Schools” exhibit. The exhibit, located at 89 Burrill St., features artifacts from both the Stanley…
B’nai B’rith Housing New England Inc. presented its proposal for a 41-unit senior and veteran rental housing development to the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday, drawing some concerns from…
Swampscott Porchfest returns Saturday, Sept. 20, kicking off at noon with the Blue Big Band at Linscott Park. From noon to 6 p.m., the town will transform into a stage…
The Swampscott Arts Association hosted a meet-and-greet with featured artists from the Senior Center exhibit on Monday, September 15. “We’re a Swampscott fixture,” said Board Member Susan Burgess. “We want…
On Sunday morning, Anchor Food Pantry hosted an appreciation ceremony at Periwinkles Food Shoppe to honor its community partners, donors, and volunteers, bringing its five-year journey nearly full circle. The…
About 300 people gathered on the Town Hall Lawn Saturday for Swamptoberfest, enjoying activities, food, drinks and live music. Children enjoyed face painting, mini golf, shooting hoops in an inflatable…
About a dozen people gathered on Saturday to unveil a memorial for Espresso the Whale, honoring the sea creature that washed ashore twice in 2024. The humpback whale, nicknamed “Espresso”…
The Swampscott High School football team staged a second-half comeback to secure a 20–18 win in their first home game of the season on Friday, September 12. The Big Blue…
The Swampscott Tides has been named the startup of the year at the 2025 Nonprofit News Awards. The Institute for Nonprofit News presented the awards on Wednesday, September 10, in…
