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May 2026

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Hands-On Gardening Group Fundraises with Annual Mother’s Day Sale

Brendan CassidyMay 9, 2026May 11, 202602 mins

After a “brutally freezing” outdoor garden sale in 2025, the Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott moved the annual fundraiser inside for Saturday’s 2026 rendition, drawing a steady stream of…

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Swampscott Police, Fire Chiefs Say Overtime Costs Reflect Staffing Realities, Not Excess

Monica SagerMay 8, 2026May 11, 202605 mins

With budget debates ahead of the May 18 Town Meeting, overtime costs in the Police and Fire departments are again under scrutiny. But Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada and Fire…

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Photos of the Week: May 2-8

Monica SagerMay 8, 2026July 17, 202604 mins

The Swampscott Tides turned one year old this week, and truly this publication could not have gotten to this point without our readers. As the managing editor, I have gone…

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Democratic Candidates Outline Visions for Federal Funding, Local Needs in 6th District Race

Monica SagerMay 8, 2026May 9, 2026010 mins

The 6th Congressional District Democratic candidates responded to a question from the Swampscott Tides, noting the importance of working with local leaders to ensure local implementation of federal regulations and…

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Swampscott’s Ties to the American Revolution

Endicott College StudentsMay 8, 2026May 9, 202603 mins

By Charlie Jaferian On the corner of the street by Vinnin Square in Swampscott stands a white farmhouse that could belong to any New England town. Its weathered clapboards and…

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Interactive Recreation Department Program will Teach Basics and Benefits of AI

Brendan CassidyMay 7, 2026May 8, 202602 mins

The Swampscott Recreation Department’s new program will teach residents about the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) systems with a hands-on class. The workshop is geared toward adults and will be…

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Junk Heroes Brothers Give New Life to 400-Book Library Donation

Monica SagerMay 7, 2026May 8, 202603 mins

Henrique and Felipe Wolff are not only removing trash from area homes and businesses, they are also helping facilitate donations, now totaling hundreds of books. The brothers recently heard from…

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EPA Brings Hands-On Pollution Lesson to Swampscott Middle School

Monica SagerMay 7, 2026May 8, 202603 mins

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) visited Swampscott Middle School on Thursday to give a lesson on ecological restoration to the seventh grade science classes. “We are very focused on making…

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New Poll Shows Markey Under 40% as Moulton Gains Ground in Massachusetts Primary

Monica SagerMay 7, 2026May 7, 202602 mins

A new survey from Emerson College Polling Massachusetts finds Democratic Sen. Ed Markey with a five-point lead over Democratic challenger Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey and Moulton are set to face…

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Council on Aging Seeks More Space, Staff as Demand Surges

Monica SagerMay 7, 2026May 7, 202603 mins

The Swampscott Council on Aging presented to the Select Board on Wednesday the need for more space and staffing at the Senior Center.  During the high school planning process, officials…

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