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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 and Lynn Weigh Next Steps After King’s Beach UV Pilot Program Shows Promise but Raises Concerns

Monica SagerOctober 22, 2025February 9, 202607 mins

Swampscott and Lynn are still contemplating the next steps on the ultraviolet (UV) pilot program at King’s Beach.   “From our experience this summer, we’ve seen that to truly answer…

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Swampscott and Saugus Celebrate Inclusion at Unified Basketball

Monica SagerOctober 22, 2025October 23, 202502 mins

The Swampscott High School unified basketball team played Saugus Middle High School on Monday, as a part of the “jam in the stands” celebration.  Unified basketball is a program —…

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B’nai B’rith Updates Senior and Veteran Housing Proposal Amid Ongoing Concerns from Swampscott Neighbors

Monica SagerOctober 21, 2025February 9, 202603 mins

B’nai B’rith Housing New England Inc. returned to the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday to present updates to its proposed 41-unit rental housing development for seniors and veterans, addressing…

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Planning Board Reviews Delamar Hotel, To Offer Feedback to Select Board

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

The Planning Board reviewed potential plans for the Delamar Swampscott Hotel on Monday in an effort to compile a list of comments for the Select Board. “Traditionally we would see…

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Undefeated and Unstoppable: Swampscott Boys’ Cross Country Caps Perfect Season with Win Over Danvers

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 22, 202503 mins

The Swampscott boys’ varsity cross country team has officially had an undefeated season, as they won their meet against Danvers High School on Monday. “It feels great,” said Coach Joe…

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Swampscott Little League Hosts Second Annual Golf Classic to Fund New Scholarship Program

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 21, 202503 mins

Swampscott Little League hosted its second annual golf classic at Tedesco Country Club on Monday, October 20, where more than 100 participants teed off to support a new scholarship program….

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Ales and Tales: Swampscott Library Serves Up Beers and Marine Science

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 27, 202502 mins

The Swampscott Public Library is mixing craft beer with coastal science at an upcoming Sip O’ Science event on Thursday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Alex Bergan, the…

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Puzzles, Potions, and a Dash of Magic: Halloween Escape Room Casts a Spell at Swampscott Library

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 20, 202502 mins

Director Jonathan Nichols loves both puzzles and Halloween, so combining the two at the Swampscott Public Library felt like a natural fit. “Every year I do an escape room,” Nichols…

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Classic Cars, Papal Rides, Local Pride Roll into Swampscott’s Annual Car Show

Monica SagerOctober 19, 2025October 20, 202503 mins

Frank Gagliardi just happened to see a listing in the paper for an auction in California, and one item jumped out: a Ferrari once ridden by Pope John Paul II….

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Spooktacular Start: Swampscott Elementary Hosts Trunk or Treat Bash

Monica SagerOctober 18, 2025October 21, 202502 mins

The Swampscott Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) brewed up a fang-tastic time for local goblins and ghouls with its annual trunk or treat event.  “We’re trying to make it…

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