Hidden in Plain Sight: Swampscott’s Ties to the American Revolution
By Charlie Jaferian On the corner of the street by Vinnin Square in Swampscott stands a white farmhouse that could belong to any New England town. Its weathered clapboards and…
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Shallow Harbors Threaten Swampscott’s Fishing Fleet
By Stephanie Moreau The image of a fisherman steering his boat symbolizes the past, present and future of the town of Swampscott. The symbol lives on the town seal, which…
Swampscott Ballot Sees Shakeup as Veteran Officials Step Aside, New Candidates Emerge
By Emma Gulaskey With the Swampscott local elections on Tuesday, April 28, residents will see a few new names on the ballot, while some familiar incumbents will noticeably be absent. …
Women at the Helm of Swampscott Schools
By Julia Rockler In the Swampscott School District, every building is led by a woman, a leadership dynamic that the district’s principals say reflects both collaboration and shared commitment to…
Leading Together: The Women of Swampscott’s Select Board
By Taylor Anderson For only the second time in Swampscott’s history, three women are serving simultaneously on the five-member Select Board. Since the town’s incorporation in 1852, just 11 women…