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January 2026

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B-Side Hustle Flips Familiar Hits Into Feel-Good Funk

Monica SagerJanuary 28, 2026February 9, 202606 mins

The six-piece Swampscott–Marblehead band B-Side Hustle takes mainstream songs and “flips them on their head,” according to bass player Michael Bourne. B-Side Hustle always sends the audience into a groove,…

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From Burpees to a Dance Party: Daisy Troop 63104 Earns ‘Fun With Movement’ Badge

Monica SagerJanuary 27, 2026January 29, 202602 mins

Members of Daisy Troop 63104 earned their “Fun With Movement” badge at Tread Tabata, where they learned the importance of body positivity as well as the confidence and joy that…

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William Leonard Wollerscheid, 88

EditorJanuary 26, 202603 mins

William “Bill” Leonard Wollerscheid was born to Josephine (Cunningham) and Arthur Wollerscheid on June 7, 1937 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Bill spent his first few years in Saugus, MA and moved…

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From Thrillers to Manga, Swampscott Library’s 2025 Favorites Highlight Reading Trends

Monica SagerJanuary 26, 2026February 9, 202604 mins

The Swampscott Public Library released its most-checked-out books of 2025, revealing a trend: female authors dominated fiction, while male authors led in nonfiction. While the lists reflect a mix of…

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General John Glover Farmhouse Secures Place in Library of Congress 

Monica SagerJanuary 26, 2026February 9, 202604 mins

An official Historic American Building Survey report documenting the General John Glover Farmhouse will be permanently housed in the Library of Congress. The Swampscott Historical Commission, in partnership with preservation…

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Swampscott Seeks New Voices: Positions Open in April Town Elections

Monica SagerJanuary 26, 2026February 9, 202602 mins

A total of 118 positions will be on the ballot in the upcoming local elections, and residents interested in running are encouraged to begin the nomination process. Swampscott’s local elections…

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Swampscott Delays School Tuesday After Monday Cancelation, Declares Snow Emergency With 15.25 Inches

Monica SagerJanuary 25, 2026January 29, 202602 mins

Swampscott has issued a snow emergency and the school district called off school on Monday and delayed Tuesday, due to the inclement weather. Superintendent Jason Calichman announced Sunday that Monday’s…

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Photos of the Week: January 17-23

Monica SagerJanuary 23, 2026July 17, 202602 mins

The week began with snow, and now Swampscott is gearing up for another snowy weekend, with the town potentially seeing more than a foot of snow, according to OpenSnow.com. The…

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Masterpiece Moments: Brennan Natoli

Monica SagerJanuary 23, 2026January 26, 202604 mins

Brennan Natoli grew up in the world of manufacturing. His father and grandfather were always in the shop building. While Natoli wasn’t creating projects himself, he was in the room…

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District Estimates 3.96% Increase to Schools Budget

Brendan CassidyJanuary 22, 2026January 26, 202603 mins

Swampscott Public Schools presented a projected budget of $35,484,011 for the 2027 fiscal year during a Thursday evening School Committee meeting. The estimated budget represents an increase of 3.96%, or…

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