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Swampscott Police Warn Against Interfering with ICE While Tensions Increase
Amid increased reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) activity in Massachusetts towns and cities, the Swampscott Police Department urges the public to not interfere. “The advice we have for…
Swampscott Freshman Wins State Mile with Breakthrough Performance
Swampscott High School freshman Annabelle Averett won the mile at the Division 5 Outdoor Track and Field State Championships on Saturday, with a time of 5:07.36. “I didn’t expect to…
Finance Committee Reflects on Budget Process, Cites Last-Minute Misalignments
Some Finance Committee members said during a meeting on Monday that they found the first night of the Town Meeting’s budget debate “difficult.” There was also the suggestion that town…
Critical Academic Resources Set to Disappear from Swampscott Library
The Swampscott Public Library will lose access to its research databases on July 1 due to federal funding cuts, according to Director Jonathan Nichols. “We’re going to be losing every…
Finance Director Amy Sarro to Depart Swampscott After Five Years
Amy Sarro, Swampscott’s director of finance and administration, will step down from her role at the end of June after months of “back and forth” contract negotiations with the Select…
‘Excited for the Challenge’: Jason Calichman Looks Ahead to Superintendent Position
With Superintendent Pamela Angelakis set to retire at the end of the month, Middle School Principal Jason Calichman is preparing to step into the role. Calichman will officially assume the…
‘Thank you, Swampscott’: Superintendent Bids Farewell in Town Letter
Swampscott Superintendent Pamela Angelakis penned a farewell letter to the community in the town newsletter, as she enters her final days in the role. “I could not have asked for…
Rolling Into Summer Safely: Swampscott Hosts First ‘Bike Safety Day’
Many young riders, and even some parents, often disregard bike maintenance and safety, according to Swamspscott police officers. “It’s not really a thing kids pay attention to,” said Officer Kevin…
Swampscott High School Says Tearful Goodbye To Class Of 2025
Over 160 seniors graduated from Swampscott High School at the Blocksidge Field on Friday. They were cheered on from the bleachers by family and friends, who were holding flowers, balloons…
No ‘What-Ifs’: Mastone Delivers Heartfelt Commencement Speech
Despite the cloudy skies over Blocksidge Field on Friday night, the mood was anything but dim as Swampscott High School celebrated the Class of 2025. At the center of the…