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September 2026

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Swampscott Arts Association Announces New Members’ Show at Clarke

Monica SagerSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 202601 mins

The Swampscott Arts Association has installed a new hanging system at the Clarke School, allowing artwork to be displayed there. The opening members’ show will be on display from October…

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High-Dose Flu Vaccines Available for Swampscott Seniors Sept. 24

Monica SagerSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 202601 mins

Swampscott Senior Center members age 65 and older can receive high-dose flu vaccines on Thursday, September 24. From 2 to 4 p.m., residents can get their flu shots at the…

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Swampscott Cultural Council Opens Grant Applications

Monica SagerSeptember 16, 2026September 17, 202601 mins

The Swampscott Cultural Council is now accepting grant applications from local artists, cultural organizations and community members for its upcoming funding cycle. Applications will be accepted through October 15. The…

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Hikers Explore Harold King Forest During Essex National Heritage Event

Monica SagerSeptember 16, 2026September 17, 202602 mins

A dozen people hiked in Harold King Forest on Tuesday as part of Essex National Heritage’s Sails and Trails event. The walk was led by Swampscott Conservancy members Dick Simmons…

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First-Year Big Blue Field Hockey Coach Preaches Effort and Confidence

Brendan CassidySeptember 15, 2026September 16, 202603 mins

Senior Lia Beatrice found the back of the net with a shot in the second quarter, but it wasn’t enough as the Swampscott High School field hockey team lost 4-1…

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Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee Emphasizes Need for Dredging

Brendan CassidySeptember 15, 2026September 17, 202603 mins

The Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the Select Board pursue dredging of the harbor off of Fishermen’s Beach in the near future. Funding for the project…

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Swampscott Education Foundation to Give Staff Member $40 Gift Card Each Week

Monica SagerSeptember 15, 2026September 16, 202602 mins

The Swampscott Education Foundation is donating a $40 gift card each week to a staff member in the Swampscott Public Schools district. A virtual wheel will be spun each Wednesday,…

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Damaged Fence, Debris at Blocksidge Field Raise Safety Concerns

Monica SagerSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 202602 mins

Blocksidge Field was damaged, with nails, glass and pieces of metal found on the turf. Superintendent Jason Calichman sent a notice to parents in a newsletter, asking for “help to…

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Town to Install No Parking Signs Beside Fish House

Brendan CassidySeptember 15, 2026September 15, 202602 mins

The Department of Public Works will be installing signs around the Swampscott Fish House to keep people from parking bikes and vehicles beside it. The signs have been ordered and…

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Goalkeeper Byrne Saves 16 shots as Big Blue Girls Soccer draws Marblehead

Brendan CassidySeptember 15, 2026September 15, 202603 mins

Every time the ball came anywhere close to the Swampscott soccer net, senior goalkeeper Eve Byrne was there to scoop it up, recording 16 saves as the Big Blue girls…

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