A track meet was held Wednesday || Brendan Cassidy 
The snow packed up in Swampscott || Monica Sager The MBTA covered in snow || Monica Sager 
Students manned the kitchen of their Italian restaurant || Monica Sager Students created a restaurant to raise money for My Brother’s Table || Monica Sager 
A map of the Archer Street trails. || Monica Sager The Daisy Troop at Tread Tabata. || Courtesy Photo The elementary school playground after the storm. || Monica Sager 
The snow was up to the waist of walkers || Monica Sager Mission on the Bay in the snow || Monica Sager Blodgett Park full of snow ||. Monica Sager 
Someone skis through the park || Monica Sager
Swampscott received nearly 20 inches of snow to start off the week. Students had Monday off and a delayed start to school on Tuesday. Children romped around in snowsuits, while local companies helped shovel driveways and the Department of Public Works worked long shifts to clear the roads.
Before the snow day, Daisy Troop 63104 earned their “Fun With Movement” badges at Tread Tabata.
The may not be over snow yet. There’s a chance more comes Sunday. Though, at the time of writing, Windy – which uses top-tier global, high-resolution regional, and European weather models to predict patterns – suggests no snow will fall between Sunday and Monday morning.
Before the storm hits, six-piece Swampscott–Marblehead band B-Side Hustle will perform at Mercy Tavern in Salem on Friday, January 30.
On the government front, questions were raised about the utility fund MOU for the elementary school and how the money was used. The Swampscott Tides looked into the issue.
A meeting was held to share updates on the Archer Trail Wednesday.
There are a number of open election positions, and residents are encouraged to apply. Local elections will be held Tuesday, April 28. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, March 6, at 5 p.m.
At the schools, Swampscott High School transformed into an Italian restaurant Wednesday night, as students served guests pasta and meatballs, salads, and desserts as part of a class project to raise awareness and funds for My Brother’s Table.
