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177th Annual Church Fair Kicks Off Ho-Ho-Holiday Season

Brendan CassidyNovember 22, 2025November 24, 202502 mins

Christmas came early for Swampscott residents who visited the First Congregational Church’s annual Let It Snow Fair on Saturday, November 22. Guests shopped for a plethora of holiday-themed decorations, food…

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Peak Thanksgiving Gridlock Expected Nov. 27 as AAA Forecasts Record Holiday Travel

Monica SagerNovember 21, 2025November 23, 202503 mins

The Boston metro area is expected to see peak Thanksgiving congestion at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, with travel times increasing by 108% over normal conditions. AAA projects that…

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Former Square One Chess Champ Barry Cushner Launches Advanced Instruction Program at Senior Center

Monica SagerNovember 20, 2025November 20, 202502 mins

Barry Cushner, former director of the Square One Chess Club and 15-time club champion, is now hosting chess instructions for experienced players at the Senior Center. “Hopefully I can be…

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A Paws-itive Page-Turner: Great Dane Helps Swampscott Children Read 

Brendan CassidyNovember 19, 2025November 20, 202502 mins

Sandy Frank often has trouble getting her Great Dane dog Percy to stand up and go outside. But once a month, Frank utters a phrase to Percy that excites him,…

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Swampscott’s Dr. Peter Sheckman Named Chair of Bridgewell’s Board of Directors

Monica SagerNovember 18, 2025November 21, 202502 mins

Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, has appointed Swampscott resident Dr. Peter Sheckman as chair of its board of directors. Sheckman practiced internal and infectious…

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Town Unveils Brick Memorial to Support War Memorial Scholarship Fund

Aditi ThubeNovember 16, 2025November 17, 202503 mins

On a cold Saturday morning, the lawn outside Town Hall transformed into a place of remembrance, pride and storytelling as residents gathered for the dedication of Swampscott’s new brick memorial…

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First Church Hosts Annual ‘Let It Snow’ Fair Nov. 22

Monica SagerNovember 15, 2025November 17, 202501 mins

The First Church in Swampscott Congregational will host its 177th Let It Snow Fair on Saturday, November 22, opening its doors at 40 Monument Ave. from 9 a.m. to 2…

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A New Chapter: Construction Begins at Swampscott Public Library

Monica SagerNovember 13, 2025November 13, 202502 mins

Construction has officially started at the Swampscott Public Library, launching a long-anticipated project to address longstanding issues, from sewer problems to accessibility concerns, and to modernize the library’s communal spaces….

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Merry Mixers Launch New Campaign to Support Local Families of Hospitalized Children

Monica SagerNovember 12, 2025November 13, 202502 mins

The Merry Mixers, a group of women from Swampscott and Marblehead who raise funds for Mass General Brigham’s Salem Hospital pediatric unit, have launched a new campaign to support families…

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From Battlefields to Fantasy Realms: Army Veteran Morgan Spring-Glace Explores War and Perspective in New Book

Monica SagerNovember 11, 2025November 13, 202504 mins

Swampscott native and Army veteran Morgan Spring-Glace will release the second installment of his fantasy series on November 19, drawing on his experiences with warfare, a diverse cast of characters,…

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