Swampscott Falls to Rivals in Powder Puff Thriller
With just one minute left in the annual Powder Puff Flag Football game between Swampscott High School and Marblehead High School, the scoreboard still read 0-0. Swampscott’s senior girls took…
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Swampscott Board of Health Reviews Draft Campfire Policy
The Swampscott Board of Health is moving forward with a draft policy aimed at restricting open fires in town, a step that board members say could eventually lead to a…
Peak Thanksgiving Gridlock Expected Nov. 27 as AAA Forecasts Record Holiday Travel
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…
Swampscott School Committee Approves New Competency Determination Plan for Class of 2026
The School Committee unanimously approved a one-year plan to certify the class of 2026 for graduation under the state’s new competency-determination rules. Director of Teaching and Learning Sarah Kent presented…
Former Square One Chess Champ Barry Cushner Launches Advanced Instruction Program at Senior Center
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…
Hawthorne Re-Use Committee Delivers Roadmap as Town Wrestles With Next Steps
Hawthorne Re-Use Advisory Committee Chair Brian Watson presented the group’s preferred plan for the Humphrey Street lot to the Select Board on Wednesday, earning praise for the committee’s extensive work….
Rising Home Values Bring Higher Taxes for Swampscott Homeowners
Swampscott housing values have risen over the past year, but taxes are also expected to increase in the coming year, according to Director of Assessing Paul Plouffe. Plouffe spoke at…
Burrill Street Liquor’s Tobacco Violations Pile Up as Health Board Seeks Records
Burrill Street Liquor is facing thousands of dollars in fines and the possibility of a 30-day tobacco sales suspension after a state tobacco compliance check found the store sold a…
A Paws-itive Page-Turner: Great Dane Helps Swampscott Children Read
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,…
Swampscott High to Form New Athletic Council, Seeks Community Applicants
The Swampscott High School Athletic Department is forming an Athletic Council to review and recommend potential updates to departmental policies and other aspects of interscholastic athletics. Community members interested in…