Brave Group Embarks in Dungeons & Dragons Adventure with Rec Department
A group of local children will spend the next eight weeks as wizards, warlocks and elves as they fly into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with the Swampscott Recreation…
January 2026
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Swampscott Students Go ‘Ghost Mode,’ Delete Social Media
For the month of November, over 100 Swampscott High Students did what many probably thought was unthinkable. They deleted all forms of social media, including streaming services like Netflix, from…
High School TV Program Receives $7 Thousand Donation
The Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation donated $7,000 to the Swampscott High School television program, which was approved by the Swampscott School Committee on Thursday, January 8. “Wow,” said Vice Chair Glenn…
With Disposal Costs Climbing, Swampscott Weighs New Waste Plans
As landfills close and trash costs rise due to waste being exported out of state, Swampscott is reviewing its contract and reassessing its waste management plans. Wayne Spritz, chair of…
Big Blue Swim into Heart of the Season
Splashing, cheering, clapping and whistling could all be heard coming from the pool at Marblehead’s Jewish Community Center as Swampscott High School took on Peabody Veteran’s Memorial High School in…
Meet Your Elected Official: Brendan Crighton
State Sen. Brendan Crighton said much of the State Senate’s recent work has been “reactionary” to events unfolding in Washington, D.C. “We’re really trying to help people make ends meet…
Select Board Unanimously Appoints Finance Director, Town Clerk
The Select Board unanimously appointed Patrick Luddy as the town’s finance director and Kathleen Dupont as the town clerk. Luddy and Dupont are filling positions left vacant after Amy Sarro…
Meet Your Elected Official: Jennifer Armini
Jennifer Armini grew up dreaming of becoming a broadcast journalist. While her career ultimately took a different path, it evolved into a life centered on public service. “I love that…
Swampscott Consultant Tackles Why So Many Hate Fundraising, How to Get Past It
As calendars flip to January and resolutions take shape, fundraising drives surge back into focus, filling inboxes, social feeds and community calendars with calls to give. For many organizations, the…
Former Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald Offered Interim Role in Hubbardston
Former Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald was unanimously offered the interim town administrator position in Hubbardston on Monday. The Select Board offered Fitzgerald, a Peabody resident, the position following the…