Two New Murals Now Paint the Swampscott Public Library
Sheila Billings has created murals for both the children’s room and the makerspace at the Swampscott Public Library. “Thanks to the incredible talent of local artist Sheila Billings, two of…
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Murder, Mayhem, Laughter Set Sail at Swampscott Library
The Delvena Theatre Company returns to the Swampscott Public Library on Wednesday, September 10, at 6 p.m. with a performance of Bon Voyage, Forever! The company will stage a live…
‘Deeply Respected’ Swampscott Fire Captain to Retire
After 29 years of serving Swampscott as a firefighter, Captain Joe Gambale will be retiring at the end of the month. Gambale received a citation of appreciation from the Select…
First Goal Already Checked Off for Big Blue Golf
At the beginning of the fall sports season, Swampscott High School golf Head Coach Ron Young asked his team what the happiest animal on the planet is. The athletes were…
Meet the Candidates: Mike Minogue, Governor
Mike Minogue told the Swampscott Tides that he can’t argue with young people who say they can’t afford insurance in Massachusetts or to buy a home. “But we can change…
Calls for Accountability Dominate Select Board Meeting Amid Code of Conduct Review
After a heated discussion around transparency and respect last meeting, the Select Board again discussed a code of conduct and social media policies Tuesday night. “The code of conduct is…
Select Board Weighs Whether to Push Back on Lodge Road Development
A developer is seeking to develop a Lodge Road property that was previously deemed unsuitable for construction, prompting the Select Board to question whether it has the ability — and…
Swampscott Photographer Examines Portrayal of Iraqi Soldiers in New Book
During the days of the Iraq War, the U.S. military set up mock Middle Eastern villages on domestic bases for training purposes. People were paid to role play as Iraqi…
Toss, Don’t Trash: Swampscott Invites Residents to Pitch Their Pumpkins for Composting Fun
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will host its second annual Great Pumpkin Toss on Sunday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the…
Town Public Health Nurse Resigns as Funding for Position Remains Uncertain
Amid ongoing funding concerns for the town’s public health nurse position, Board of Health Member Helen Tieger said at Wednesday night’s meeting that Neia Illingworth has resigned from the role….