Photos of the Week: September 19-25
Swampscott is gearing up for a no’easter this weekend.The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, high surf, strong winds and rain to New England, according to The Weather Channel….
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Swampscott MCAS Scores Outpace State, Show Strong Gains in Several Grades
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, results were released this week, and Swampscott students are consistently scoring above the statewide average. “We are immensely proud of the progress and…
S.U.R.E. – Tell Us Your Story: Ralph Edwards
Since the inception of Swampscott Unites, Respects and Embraces (S.U.R.E.) Diversity, its members have often been asked about the limited notion of what diversity means, with the conversation frequently focusing…
What’s Your Go To Fall Drink?
It’s time for the Swampscott Tides’ weekly poll. The paper will ask the public a question, followed by a feature story highlighting the results the following week. No pressure. No…
Remembering Lydia Breed, a Pioneering Artist of Boston’s Printmaking Scene
Lydia Breed’s life was full of color and line work. She had taken to landscapes, religious depictions and activist commentary. Her work, which was part of a movement that helped…
Records Show Swampscott Police Lack Flock-Specific Policy Amid Misuse Investigation
As a Swampscott police officer remains on administrative leave amid an investigation into potential misuse of Lynn’s Flock license-plate reader system, it has become clear that the Swampscott Police Department…
School Committee Mulls Establishment of Written Revolving Funds Policy
Swampscott School Committee members discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of establishing an official written policy regarding the use of funds in revolving accounts, something that is extremely rare for…
Swampscott Harbor Needs Dredging, But Eelgrass Complicates Plans
Earlier this month, the town’s Harbor & Waterfront Advisory Committee voted to recommend dredging the harbor to the Swampscott Select Board. Dredging involves removing large amounts of sand from underwater…
Unified Basketball Hosts ‘Fans in the Stands’ Game
The Swampscott High School Unified basketball team took the court on Thursday with dozens of familiar faces in the stands. Friends, classmates and loved ones held signs and cheered loudly…
Swampscott Seeks Bids for Eisman’s Beach Seawall Repairs
Bidding for seawall repairs at Eisman’s Beach, including a shotcrete overlay and related concrete work, will open Thursday at 2 p.m. Seawalls are structures designed to protect resources behind them…