Swampscott Shore Report: July 16 Beach Water Quality Results
It was smokey and hazy around the beaches this week due to the fires from Canada and Minnesota, but the overall water quality showed favorable results this week. As the…
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Dead Trees at Vinnin Square Raise Concerns, Prompt Bylaw Update
There are multiple dead trees at Vinnin Square, raising concerns among town officials. “It’s a requirement from the zoning bylaws that if trees are in the site plan, they have…
Swampscott Says: Residents’ Thoughts on the Fires
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story and photos by Joseph Blood. Swampscott’s skies have…
Swampscott Sailing Program Builds Skills and Confidence on the Water
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story and photos by Joseph Blood. Every July, the…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes Swampscott Air Quality Into Unhealthy Range
The haze in the air and the bright pink sun are the result of wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota, and Swampscott is feeling the effects through worsening air quality….
Housing Authority Approves Annual Plan for 2027 Fiscal Year
The Swampscott Housing Authority voted Tuesday night to approve its annual plan for the 2027 fiscal year. Massachusetts housing authorities prepare annual plans to outline their operations and priorities for…
Community Life Center Task Force Mulls Over Potential Sites
The Community Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force met with Abacus Architects’ David Eisen on Tuesday to discuss next steps as the two sides continue working to narrow down potential…
Finance Committee Approves $285K in Year-End Budget Transfers
The Finance Committee approved transferring about $285,000 between departments to balance the town’s budget at the close of the 2026 fiscal year. The Select Board approved the fiscal year-end transfers…
Two Swampscott High Seniors Receive Conservancy Environmental Scholarships
The Swampscott Conservancy awarded two environmental scholarships to graduating seniors this year. The Swampscott Conservancy’s Environmental Focus Award program supports young leaders pursuing studies in environmental and related fields. Hazel…
Merry Mixers Set Fundraising Record With $132,000 Gift to Salem Hospital
The Merry Mixers, a group of women from Swampscott and Marblehead that raises funds for Mass General Brigham’s Salem Hospital pediatric unit, donated a record $132,000 to support the Merry…