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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 Select Board Approves Sale of Nearly $7M Bond Anticipation Note

Monica SagerOctober 15, 2025October 16, 202504 mins

The Select Board approved the sale of a nearly $7 million bond anticipation note during an early morning meeting on Wednesday. In Massachusetts, a town bond anticipation note is a…

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Rep. Seth Moulton Launches Senate Bid, Challenging Sen. Ed Markey 

Monica SagerOctober 15, 2025October 16, 202503 mins

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) has announced that he will run for Senate, challenging Sen. Edward Markey for the Democratic nomination. Moulton’s challenge to Markey is shaping up to be one…

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The Great Pumpkin of Swampscott: 2,000-lb Gourd Nabs Top Spot at Fair

Monica SagerOctober 15, 2025October 15, 202503 mins

While Halloween is just around the corner, Thomas Keenan began preparing way back in April. What started as a plant in his basement and later a vine that he planted…

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UV Pilot at King’s Beach Shows Promising Results in Reducing Bacteria Levels, Report Finds

Monica SagerOctober 15, 2025February 9, 202606 mins

The official report on the King’s Beach ultraviolet (UV) pilot program concludes that the technology “effectively treats day-to-day dry weather stormwater flows from the Lynn and Swampscott culverts.” Water quality…

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Seaglass Village Honored by State Lawmakers for Serving, Supporting Seniors

Monica SagerOctober 14, 2025October 15, 202503 mins

Seaglass Village, a local nonprofit that helps older adults maintain independence, was honored by the Massachusetts House and Senate for its dedication to serving seniors in Swampscott, Nahant, and Marblehead….

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Swampscott Attorney Recognized Among State’s Top Women in Law

Monica SagerOctober 14, 2025October 15, 202502 mins

Swampscott resident Francine Gardikas has been named a top woman of law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Gardikas earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross and her…

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Residents Invited to Book Appointment for Free Fixes at Swampscott Repair Café

Monica SagerOctober 14, 2025October 15, 202502 mins

Time slots are now open for residents to sign up to have their items repaired at the Swampscott Solid Waste Advisory Committee’s upcoming Repair Café, set for October 25. “We…

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‘A Very Exciting Opportunity’: Nick Connors Reflects on First Week as Swampscott’s Town Administrator

Monica SagerOctober 10, 2025February 9, 202605 mins

Nick Connors has officially been Swampscott’s town administrator for a week, and he says he’s enjoying getting to know and work with his new team. “I look forward to delivering…

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MCAS Results Show Mixed Performance for Swampscott Students Across Subjects

Monica SagerOctober 10, 2025October 14, 202505 mins

There are only eight out of the 18 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) subjects assessed across the district on which above 50% of Swampscott students met or exceeded expectations. “The…

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High School Juniors Join School Committee as Student Representatives

Aditi ThubeOctober 9, 2025October 14, 202505 mins

The room was quiet as the Swampscott School Committee meeting came to order. Papers rustled softly, laptop screens flickered on, and a row of familiar faces turned toward the long…

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