Cross Country Teams Race Toward Championship Meets
Swampscott High School cross country coach WF Newhall says it usually takes about six weeks of training before student-athletes begin to see a significant leap in performance. The Big Blue…
September 2026
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Swampscott Seniors Dig Into Meatballs and Murder Mystery
The Swampscott Senior Center transformed into Luigi’s Ristorante, home of the best meatballs and some unfortunate criminal activity, as the Delvena Theatre Company presented Mangia, Meatballs and Murder. About 80…
Swampscott High School Earns School of Recognition Honor After Major Gains
Swampscott High School was designated a School of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Following the release of Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results, DESE identified…
Town Installs Two EV Chargers at Blocksidge Field
Swampscott residents have a new spot in town to charge their electric vehicles, with two charging stations recently installed in the Blocksidge Field parking lot. The additions bring the total…
E F Gilmore’s Newest Commander Lives to See Veterans Smile
Seeing the smiles on the faces of those he helps is what keeps Jason Thompson going every day. Thompson, a seven-year Army veteran, was named the latest commander of E.F….
Man Dies After Stabbing Incident at Vinnin Square Stop & Shop
Police responded to a wellbeing check on a person in a vehicle parked in front of Stop & Shop in Vinnin Square Monday morning. The Essex County District Attorney’s Office…
Save the Glover! Receives $16,000 in New Support to Preserve Historic Farmhouse
Save the Glover! Has received $16,000 from a grant and two donors, as the non-profit organization continues its work to preserve the Gen. John Glover Farmhouse. “These generous gifts are…
Swampscott MCAS Scores Rise, but District Remains Near Middle of Peer Communities
Swampscott tends to hover around the median among comparable Massachusetts communities in MCAS results, even as the district’s students consistently score above the statewide average. Tests are administered to students…
Five Bands, One Big Cause: Swamp-Stock to Come to Swampscott
Swamp-Stock will rock the night on Thursday, October 1 as bands line up for non-stop music throughout the evening. The fundraising event is the first of its kind to support…
Swampscott Disability Fair Connects Residents to Resources
The Swampscott Commission on Disability hosted a disability fair on Saturday, September 26, attracting around 200 people of all ages to advocacy, support and information booths in the Swampscott Elementary…