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August 2026

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Swampscott Network Disruption Enters Second Week, But Election Operations Unaffected

Monica SagerAugust 26, 2026August 27, 202603 mins

As the town’s “network disruption” continues into its second week, Town Clerk Katie Dupont assured the Swampscott Tides that it does not have any effect on the election next week….

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Swampscott Students Bring a Friendly Zombie to Life in Film

Swampscott High School StudentsAugust 26, 2026August 26, 202602 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story by Cam Tracy The summer season is full…

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Town Revising Ewing Woods Land Use Plan

Brendan CassidyAugust 26, 2026August 26, 202602 mins

Swampscott’s Conservation Commission and Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee are collaborating to finalize an updated management plan for the Charles M. Ewing Woods. The Open Space and Recreation Plan…

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Counsel Looking Into Agreement Between Whale’s Beach House, Town

Brendan CassidyAugust 25, 2026August 26, 202603 mins

Multiple “no trespassing” signs that were recently posted in an area on Whales Beach may have already been removed. KP Law, who serves as the town counsel for Swampscott, is…

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Swampscott ‘Service Disruption’ Forces Meetings In-Person, Impacts Town Operations

Monica SagerAugust 24, 2026August 27, 202604 mins

Multiple Swampscott board and committee meetings have been changed to in-person-only formats, as the town grapples with a “service disruption” for almost a week. The town announced a “network disruption”…

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Swampscott’s Lucy Kline Receives Topsfield Fair Scholarship

Monica SagerAugust 24, 2026August 26, 202603 mins

The Essex Agricultural Society, the organization that runs the Topsfield Fair, announced that Swampscott resident Lucy Kline will receive a scholarship for her work and interest in agriculture. The organization…

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Ruth Kemelman Rooks

EditorAugust 23, 2026August 23, 202603 mins

Ruth Kemelman Rooks passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Boston, the eldest daughter of author Harry Kemelman and local icon Anne (Kessin) Kemelman….

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Moulton Meets and Greets Swampscott Voters

Brendan CassidyAugust 22, 2026August 25, 202604 mins

Senate candidate and Rep. Seth Moulton brought his campaign to Swampscott on Saturday, meeting with residents and answering questions during a community meet-and-greet. Moulton spoke at length to a crowd…

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Photos of the Week: August 15-21

Monica SagerAugust 21, 2026August 20, 202603 mins

Network disruptions at Town Hall have affected multiple public meetings as well as municipal work this week, but Swampscott was still happening on one of the final weeks of summer….

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Swampscott Library Director Jonathan Nichols Has the ‘Library Bug’ — and a Vision for Building Community

Swampscott High School StudentsAugust 21, 2026August 21, 202603 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story by Sasha Fafel. Swampscott Public Library Director Jonathan Nichols…

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