More Than Halftime: Swampscott Marching Band Takes Center Field
At each home football game this season, a group of Swampscott students takes the field, and it’s not the football players regrouping during halftime nor the cheerleaders – though their…
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Mural Beautifies DPW Yard While Honoring Town Workers
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard has a fresh new look, honoring the people who keep the town running. Artist Shelia Billings designed a mural outside the DPW Yard…
Swampscott Fights Rats with Birth Control, Not Poison, in New Humane Rodent Control Pilot
Swampscott has begun deploying SenesTech’s EVOLVE rodent birth control devices in hopes of reducing the rat population without using pesticides. The Swampscott Fire Department began using EVOLVE devices in late…
Body of 1974 Teen Murder Victim Henry Bedard Exhumed
The Swampscott Police Department has confirmed that the body of Henry Bedard, the teen victim who was brutally killed 50 years ago, was exhumed. “The Swampscott Police Department, Massachusetts State…
From Hollywood to Heartfelt: Designer David Josef Reflects on 50 Years of Fashion at Senior Center Talk
Designer David Josef captivated an audience of about 50 people at the senior center on Monday, sharing stories from his star-studded career and lifelong passion for fashion. Now 68, Josef…
Swampscott Election Committee Launches Survey to Boost Local Voter Turnout
The Town Election Review Committee is surveying residents about voting habits, barriers to participation, and strategies to improve turnout and engagement in local issues. The committee is seeking public input…
Five Swampscott Residents to Join 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk, Supporting Dana-Farber’s Cancer Research
Five Swampscott residents will take part in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk, presented by Hyundai, on Sunday. Beth Shribman, Peter Shribman, Leila Cooper, Sharon Tripolsky, and Linda Wood will join…
Community Voices Concerns as Hadley School Plans Move Forward
Residents gathered on Monday, September 29 at the Swampscott High School to discuss plans for the former Hadley Elementary School, which is set to be redeveloped into a boutique hotel. …
Step Up for Neighbors in Need: My Brother’s Table to Host 3-Mile Walk Against Hunger
My Brother’s Table will host a 3-mile fundraising walk along the Lynn and Swampscott shoreline on Sunday, October 19. The walk will begin at The First Church, 40 Monument Ave….
It’ll Be Pawsome: Swampscott Celebrates Fall with Doggy Dip Event
The Swampscott Recreation Department is unleashing a tail-wagging good time with its first-ever Doggy Dip at Eisman’s Beach this Sunday. “Bring your pup (and their favorite human) for a splash-filled…