From Holiday Hangovers to Healthy Habits: Rethinking Alcohol This New Year
At the start of the new year, making resolutions is common, with around 40 to 50% of Americans setting them. Many resolutions focus on health, with some people hoping to…
January 2026
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Swampscott Sets Christmas Tree Pickup Date, Shares Post-Holiday Disposal Guidelines
As the holiday season wraps up, many residents are left wondering what to do with their Christmas trees. Fortunately, Swampscott has designated a specific disposal date and issued guidance for…
6th District Reps, Candidates Join Outcry Over Venezuela Attack
Swampscott resident and 6th District congressional candidate Rick Jakious criticized the U.S. military action in Venezuela, suggesting that they “needlessly risk the lives of America’s military, spies and diplomats throughout…
A Year of Steady Motion: 12 Moments That Shaped Swampscott in 2025
As the tide goes out in 2025, Swampscott is left with more than footprints in the sand. The past year brought change and growth, making it one that will be…
Swampscott Schools Draft First AI Policy
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools spread rapidly through classrooms and student life, Swampscott Public Schools is developing its first comprehensive AI policy, aimed at balancing innovation with academic integrity, student…
More Than 100 Brave the Cold for Swampscott Yacht Club’s Annual Polar Plunge
With a fresh layer of snow covering the sand of Fisherman’s Beach and more falling from the sky, a group slowly gathered by the shore on the first morning of…
Swampscott Rotary Spreads Holiday Cheer With Fruit Baskets for Community
The Swampscott Rotary Club donated 100 fruit baskets to “our valued friends” during the holiday season. For more than 50 years, the Swampscott Rotary Club has delivered holiday fruit baskets…
Rotary Honors Oliver Tsiorias with Quest for Excellence Award
The Swampscott Rotary Club recognized Swampscott Middle School student Oliver Tsiorias with its Quest for Excellence Award. The Quest for Excellence Award is presented to middle school students who exemplify…