Shaping Joy: Miguel Contreras Turns Clay Into Community and Creativity
Miguel Contreras may be known around town for his role on the School Committee, but he is now making new waves with his pottery hobby and sales at local festivals…
January 2026
Read more
Sophomore Standout Leads Swampscott Boys Basketball to 9th Straight Season Victory
Despite being in the comfort of their home gym, the Swampscott High School boys basketball team found itself in unfamiliar territory after the first quarter Tuesday night against Marblehead High…
Mission on the Bay Seawall Project Presents Proposed $915K Revetment Plan
Representatives of LEC Environmental Consultants hosted a public information meeting on potential plans to rebuild the seawall at Mission on the Bay. In May 2023, a portion of the seawall…
School District Seeks New Windows to Fix ‘Out of Control’ Problem at Middle School
The replacement of a large majority of windows at the Swampscott Middle School is the top priority among 20 capital improvement projects the school district is seeking, as May’s annual…
SEIU and MTA Endorse Sen. Ed Markey Ahead of Democratic Primary
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) have announced their endorsements of Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) for re-election. Markey will face Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA)…
Spiritualist Church Provides Introduction, Demonstration to Community
The Spiritualist Church of Swampscott opened its doors on Friday, January 9 for an introduction to the religion of Spiritualism and a demonstration of mediumship, or the practice of bridging…
Relaxed Sports Program introduced Children to Athletics
With winter weather leaving the baseball field at Clarke Elementary School covered in ice and snow, baseball will be played inside the building for the next few weeks. A partnership…
Photos of the Week: January 3-9
It was the first full week of the new year in Swampscott, bringing about an inch of snow and a return to work for many, including the Select Board, which…
Meet Your Elected Official: Seth Moulton
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) said residents “cannot afford” to wait another six-year term for new leadership in the Senate, both in Massachusetts and across the country. “The establishment has gotten…
Academic Strides Raise Bar at Swampscott Middle, Elementary Schools
Swampscott Elementary School and Swampscott Middle School Principals Lori Sanborn and Jessica Minter provided a look into the classrooms of their respective schools at a Swampscott School Committee meeting on…