Swampscott is gearing up for the Super Bowl on Sunday, with some residents showing their support for the Patriots by flying flags outside their homes.

Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with the Patriots taking on the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately for New England fans, FanDuel Sportsbook has the Seahawks favored by 4.5 points. DraftKings lists the same spread at the time of writing, with a moneyline of Seahawks -238 and Patriots +195. ESPN gives the Seahawks a 56% chance of winning, predicting a close 23–21 Seahawks victory.

If football isn’t your thing, the Olympics begin Friday – which is also Crossing Guard Appreciation Day – at about 2 p.m. The XXV Winter Olympic Games are being held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, through Feb. 22. While the exact Opening Ceremony schedule has been kept secret, it is expected to include a parade of athletes and flag-bearers, along with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.

All events will stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com. Sports range from hockey and snowboarding to speed skating, luge, skeleton and curling.

While cold weather doesn’t stop Olympians, Swampscott residents continue to power through winter as well, with many volunteering to help neighbors through the Snow Angels program.

Speaking of sports, Swampscott athletes competed in the CAL/NEC Open Wrestling Invitational last weekend.

Others marched to honor General John Glover, raising money for preservation efforts.

The Senior Center received new kitchen equipment, and the School District discussed plans for a potential new middle school or at least major renovations.

Additional discussions focused on school choice, Big Blue Bargains occupying the Clarke School, and the overall school budget.