Slow-Paced, Low Impact Tai Chi Classes Activate Mind, Body, Spirit
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Rosie Segil spent a lot of time doing what she loved on the beach. People would come up to Segil and…
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Snow Emergency: Tuesday, February 10 Evening Parking Ban
Swampscott has issued a snow emergency ahead of a forecasted snowstorm, with a town-wide parking ban in effect from Tuesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, February 11 at…
Free Trees for Earth Week: Swampscott Library Helps Kids Grow a Greener Town
The Swampscott Public Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to give children in the community the opportunity to plant a free tree at home during Earth Week. Neighborhood Forest works…
Tri-Board Revisits School Utility Funding Confusion, Confirms Budget Line Item Was ‘Zeroed Out’
The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee met Monday to review the utility reserve usage agreement between the town and the school district for fiscal year 2025 — which…
Referee Arrested for OUI During Swampscott Freshman Basketball Game
On February 3, the Swampscott Police Department arrested a referee in the parking lot of Swampscott High School during a freshman boys basketball game. Swampscott’s freshman boys basketball team faced…
Over 400 Brave Snow to Celebrate ‘Extra Special’ Galentine’s Day
Over 400 people shoveled out their cars and driveways on this slow-moving Saturday morning and made their way to Mission on the Bay to celebrate a cultural phenomenon, Galentine’s Day….
Snow Emergency: Saturday, February 7 Parking Ban
Swampscott has issued a snow emergency ahead of a forecasted snowstorm, with a town-wide parking ban in effect Saturday, February 7, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. All vehicles must…
Photos of the Week: January 31 – February 6
Swampscott is gearing up for the Super Bowl on Sunday, with some residents showing their support for the Patriots by flying flags outside their homes. Super Bowl LX will be…
Reflective Vests, Real Impact: Crossing Guards Appreciation Day
Rose Kelley has been a crossing guard in Swampscott for four years. Each day, she can be found at the elementary school in her reflective vest, directing traffic and ensuring…
Eight Incidents, One Message: Swampscott Police Warn Vehicle Break-Ins Can Happen Anywhere
In December, the Swampscott Police Department posted on Facebook about an investigation into motor vehicle break-ins near Columbia Street and the Train Depot. Someone called the station to report a…