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Swampscott Considers Testing Temporary Flood Barrier at Preston Beach
Fire Department Rides to Salem for ‘Salute to Sebastian’
Clarke School Gets Colorful Makeover with Arts Exhibition
Swampscott Police Identify Man in School Security Concern, No Crime Suspected
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Swampscott Reviewing Legal History Amid Whales Beach Access Dispute

Monica SagerAugust 5, 2026August 13, 202603 mins

Town Administrator Nick Connors announced that Swampscott officials and attorneys from KP Law are reviewing the ongoing dispute with neighboring property owners over their claimed ownership of Whales Beach. “The…

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On the Ballot: September Primary Warrant Approved

Swampscott High School StudentsAugust 4, 2026August 5, 202602 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story by Sasha Fafel. The Select Board unanimously approved the…

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Swampscott Awarded $125K State Grant for Energy Upgrades 

Monica SagerAugust 4, 2026August 5, 202602 mins

Swampscott will receive $125,000 to fund energy conservation measures, including a heat pump and weatherization upgrades at the cemetery building, high school and library. Gov. Maura Healey announced more than…

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Kleinfelder Recommends Flood Barriers to Protect Swampscott

Monica SagerAugust 4, 2026August 5, 202603 mins

Kleinfelder has recommended that Swampscott construct barriers around the Fish House and nearby beaches to protect against rising sea levels. The Climate Action and Resilience Committee discussed Kleinfelder’s initial report,…

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Markey, Moulton Spar in Second Democratic Senate Primary Debate

Monica SagerAugust 3, 2026August 4, 202604 mins

Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton squared off again Monday in a live televised Democratic primary debate. The two faced off ahead of the September 1 Massachusetts U.S. Senate…

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Swampscott Library Trustees Approve Updated Collection Development Policy

Monica SagerAugust 3, 2026August 4, 202603 mins

The Library Board of Trustees voted to approve new language for the Swampscott Public Library’s collection development policy on Monday. The library’s collection development policy guides the selection, acquisition, licensing,…

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Swampscott Library Renovation Moves Above Ground

Monica SagerAugust 3, 2026August 5, 202603 mins

Construction at the Swampscott Public Library reached a new milestone with the pouring of concrete. “It’s happened,” Director Jonathan Nichols said during a Library Board of Trustees meting on Monday….

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Buy-A-Brick Program Helps Fund Scholarship for Vetrans’ Children

Brendan CassidyJuly 30, 2026July 31, 202602 mins

A program giving Swampscott residents the chance to honor loved ones with a lifelong relic, is also helping a committee in town present scholarships to high school seniors. Swampscott’s War…

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Swampscott Launches Community Survey to Strengthen Neighborhood Resilience

Monica SagerJuly 30, 2026July 30, 202603 mins

Swampscott is conducting a community outreach survey as part of its Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 planning effort. “The survey is intended to help the town better understand how residents…

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Infrastructure, Water Main Breaks Take Center Stage in 6th District Democratic Debate

Monica SagerJuly 30, 2026July 30, 202605 mins

The six Democratic candidates for the 6th Congressional District squared off in North Andover nearly one month ahead of the primary, discussing local infrastructure and water main breaks. The 6th…

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