Swampscott Through Time: Mission on the Bay
This story is part of a new series that Swampscott Tides is publishing about historic locations in Swampscott. It was produced with the assistance of Jonathan Leamon, vice chair of…
August 2026
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Photos of the Week: August 1-7
It’s August! It’s crazy how the summer has flown by. There’s been a wide variety of events, and readers voted for the July 3 fireworks as their favorites. Beyond the…
Poet Laureate Search Opens in Swampscott This September
The Poet Laureate Selection Committee will open a call for submission between September 5 and 25. “The work they would make would become a staple for our town,” said Committee…
July Third Fireworks Voted Readers’ Favorite Summer Event
Of the wide range of summer events and activities offered in Swampscott, one stands alone as the most popular among residents. Some things are synonymous with the summer: ice cream,…
Board of Health Intern Leads Way in Ocean Water Testing
Early in the morning most days, Ryan Wood wades out into the cold water at Fishermen’s Beach. “I basically go out each morning, usually at Fishermen’s Beach and sometimes at…
Brady’s Bunch Snatches Summer Snaps Championship
After finishing the regular season with an undefeated 8-0 record, Brady’s Bunch kept up their hot streak in the second annual Summer Snaps title game, ending Thursday night with championship…
More Than a Game: Park League Creates Community in Swampscott
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. Each summer, Swampscott Recreation’s…
Swampscott War Memorial Scholarship Honors Two High School Graduates
Rosalie Reddin and Maddie Lilley have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Swampscott War Memorial Scholarship, an annual award recognizing graduating Swampscott High School seniors who are the…
State Confirms West Nile Virus in Swampscott Mosquito
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that the West Nile virus wad detected in a mosquito collected from Swampscott. West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans through…
Swampscott Shore Report: August 6 Beach Water Quality Results
Some of the beaches were a topic of discussion during the Climate Action and Resilience Committee meeting Tuesday. Kleinfelder examined the Fish House, private seawalls, and Whales and Eisman’s Beaches…