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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 Thriller Comes Home: Author Jason Stadtlander to Read The Steel Van Man at Library

Monica SagerNovember 4, 2025November 5, 202502 mins

North Shore author Jason Stadtlander will read from his novel The Steel Van Man and take questions at the Swampscott Public Library on Wednesday, November 12. Originally published in 2017,…

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Toss, Don’t Trash: Swampscott Invites Residents to Pitch Their Pumpkins for Composting Fun

Monica SagerNovember 3, 2025November 4, 202501 mins

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…

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From Nonprofit Leader to Congressional Hopeful: Rick Jakious Aims to Restore Faith in Government

Monica SagerNovember 3, 2025February 9, 202607 mins

Rick Jakious never planned to run for Congress, but when his former boss, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), announced he would vacate his seat, many urged Jakious to consider entering the…

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Turning History Into Wonder: Inside Educator of the Year Lisa Rapisarda’s Sixth-Grade Class

Aditi ThubeNovember 3, 2025November 4, 202504 mins

Ask sixth-grade teacher Lisa Rapisarda what she teaches, and she won’t say “social studies.” She’ll smile and tell you she teaches curiosity, how to question, explore, and connect the dots…

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Swampscott Police Honored with State Accreditation, Joining Elite Group of Departments

Monica SagerNovember 3, 2025November 3, 202501 mins

The Swampscott Police Department has received full accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), joining 122 fully accredited police agencies across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts has 351 cities and towns….

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With SNAP Benefits in Limbo, Anchor Food Pantry Mobilizes to Meet Rising Need in Swampscott

Monica SagerNovember 1, 2025November 3, 202505 mins

As families across the country face uncertainty around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Swampscott’s Anchor Food Pantry is preparing to help more people and host additional food drives. The…

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Costumes, Cupcakes, and Creepy Cuisine at Swampscott Senior Center

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025November 1, 202501 mins

The Swampscott Senior Center was transformed into a haunted hall of fun on Friday, as residents arrived in costume for a frightfully festive Halloween lunch. Chef Theo Carangelo served up…

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Frightfully Fun! Elementary Students March in Spooktacular Halloween Parade

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025November 3, 202503 mins

Swampscott Elementary School Halloween Parade was spooktacular this year, bringing the whole community out for some fang-tastic fun. From superheroes to princesses, robots and astronauts, there was something to make…

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8-Year-Old Marblehead Student Leads Effort to Save Historic Glover Farmhouse

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025February 9, 202605 mins

Eight-year-old Logan Perlow first became curious about General John Glover and his Swampscott farmhouse after frequently driving past the aging, dilapidated building. A student at Glover School in Marblehead who…

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Swampscott’s Made by 01907 Artisan Fair To Showcase Homegrown Talent 

Monica SagerOctober 31, 2025October 31, 202502 mins

The Made by 01907 Artisan Fair will return for its seventh year on Saturday, November 8, celebrating the arts, crafts, and handmade creations of Swampscott’s own creative community. Local artisans…

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