Who Is Running For Housing Authority?
Kenneth Shutzer Tell us about yourself and your background. I am a 50-year practicing attorney concentrating in real estate and municipal law having served on and chaired the Zoning Board…
April 2026
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Who Is Running For Board of Health?
George Allen Tell us about yourself and your background. I’m married, have one adult child, and have lived in Swampscott for more than 40 years. I’m the chief scientist at…
Who Is Running For Town Moderator?
Ryan Hale Tell us about yourself and your background. After growing up in New Jersey and earning an engineering degree from Cornell, I moved to the Boston area for my…
Who Is Running For Board of Library Trustees?
Debbie Friedlander Debbie Friedlander did not respond to the Swampscott Tides’ request for answers to questions sent to all candidates. She also serves on the Poet Laureate Selection Committee and…
Who Is Running For Select Board?
In alphabetical order: Ted Dooley, Wayne Godfrey, Charlie Patsios, Wayne Spritz Tell us about yourself and your background. Ted Dooley: I moved to Swampscott in early 2019 and have loved…
Who Is Running For School Committee?
In alphabetical order: Katie Arrington, Martha Driscoll Cesarz, John Giantis Tell us about yourself and your background. Katie Arrington: My name is Katie Arrington. I grew up in Swampscott, as…
Photos of the Week: March 28 – April 3
Check out the Swampscott Tides’ Q&As with the candidates for Select Board,School Committee, Board of Library Trustees, Board of Health, town moderator, and Housing Authority. The Swampscott Tides will also…
Unsafe Track at Swampscott High Sidelines Competitions for Second Year
The track at Swampscott High School has been condemned for competitions, but students are still practicing on it, and seniors say they are missing out on integral experiences. The 2026…
60 Summers of Setting Sail in Swampscott
For the 60th summer, Swampscott children and adults will head out into the harbor to learn to sail in a few months time, keeping a tradition going that spans generations….
Boys Lacrosse Starts Strong with Eyes Set on Conference Title
After starting off its season with a rivalry win over Marblehead High School, the Swampscott High School boys lacrosse team stayed hot despite frigid temperatures on Thursday, defeating Lynnfield High…