Nailed It: Swampscott Seniors Look to Build Buzz Around New Maker’s Shed
On April 30, those interested in helping to develop – and later participate in – a Maker’s Shed are invited to gather at the Senior Center. A Maker’s Shed is…
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Swampscott Home Bakers Turn Passion Into Purpose
Swampscott is home to a growing number of residential kitchens, and Sara Winer told the Swampscott Tides that the work gives her both the freedom – and joy – she’s…
Swampscott Senior Center Bids Farewell to Sonja Nathan After Five Years of Service
The Senior Center said farewell Thursday to Sonja Nathan, who is leaving Swampscott to become director of services at West Newbury’s Senior Center. Nathan has served as the Swampscott Senior…
Physical Therapy Clinic Has Something for Everyone
Boston Sports Medicine’s Swampscott branch serves a diverse group of patients with a wide range of needs. From competitive dancers and high school football players to seniors and individuals dealing…
Nancy Dana Palmieri, 91
Although she was so strong in life as to seem indestructible, Nancy Dana Palmieri passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at age 91, with her husband John by her…
Swampscott Ballot Sees Shakeup as Veteran Officials Step Aside, New Candidates Emerge
By Emma Gulaskey With the Swampscott local elections on Tuesday, April 28, residents will see a few new names on the ballot, while some familiar incumbents will noticeably be absent. …
Big Blue Bats Battle on the Softball Diamond
The Swampscott High School softball team brought the bats on Wednesday, scoring a season high of six runs in a loss to Salem High School. The team made solid contact…
Plans Ongoing for Repair of Multiple Town Seawalls
Plans to repair several seawalls in town are now being developed, with work set to begin soon. In addition to the Mission on the Bay seawall, which partially collapsed in…
Archer Trail Put on Hold as Swampscott Neighbors Raise Flooding and Design Concerns
Progress on the Archer Trail has paused as a group of neighbors are displeased with what they describe as a “bait and switch,” Swampscott resident Frank Smith told the Swampscott…
Swampscott Marks Earth Day Progress While Confronting Rising Climate Challenges
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, and Swampscott leaders say the town is environmentally strong but still has progress to make. “I think that not only the town but the…