An area surrounding Swampscott’s commuter rail station could soon be established as a Smart Growth zoning district through Massachusetts’ Chapter 40R program. Smart Growth overlay districts encourage housing and mixed-use…
The Swampscott Planning Board voted to approve proposed changes to town bylaws regarding the process of replacing dead trees on commercial property. The new language states that if a tree…
The arrival of new 96-gallon recycling bins to Swampscott homes has left many residents with the same question – “What to do with my old bin?” Department of Public Works…
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. On Saturday, August 8th,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
