Photos of the Week: September 12-18
The week started with suspicious items at the Swampscott Police Station, and it ended with a Republic Services truck catching on fire in Vinnin Square. In happier news, the Swampscott…
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‘Someone Who Works Miracles’: Special Education Teacher Named Teacher of The Year
A normal week of work for Jolyn DeGeorge includes filing a lot of paperwork, extensive planning for the near future and collaborating with colleagues. Her favorite part, however, is spending…
$150K DPW Truck Fire Sparks Concerns Over Town Budget, Insurance Coverage
Finance Director Patrick Luddy told the Finance Committee that the Department of Public Works (DPW) truck that caught fire had recently cost $150,000. A DPW truck caught on fire on…
School Committee Welcomes Seaglass Village, Questions How Clarke School Move Was Approved
As Seaglass Village moved into the Clarke School, the School Committee expressed both excitement about the organization and concern that the vetting “process was bypassed.” “As the School Committee, we…
Committee Calls for More Shade, Trees at Glover Residences Project
The Tree Committee reviewed the Glover Residences project and its plants, suggesting a need for more shade coverage and additional trees. A presentation for the 140-unit development – 44 in…
Republic Services Truck Catches Fire at Vinnin Square in Swampscott
The Swampscott Fire Department confirmed that a Republic Services truck caught fire at Vinnin Square. “It was a little smoldering stuff,” Fire Cpt. Michael LeBlanc told the Swampscott Tides. Emergency…
SPUR and Sustainable Marblehead host seventh annual Land and Sea Cleanup
Volunteers will gather Saturday, September 19 for the seventh annual Land and Sea Cleanup, hosted by SPUr and Sustainable Marblehead in Swampscott, Beverly, Lynn, Marblehead and Salem. “These cleanups provide…
Swampscott Arts Association Announces New Members’ Show at Clarke
The Swampscott Arts Association has installed a new hanging system at the Clarke School, allowing artwork to be displayed there. The opening members’ show will be on display from October…
High-Dose Flu Vaccines Available for Swampscott Seniors Sept. 24
Swampscott Senior Center members age 65 and older can receive high-dose flu vaccines on Thursday, September 24. From 2 to 4 p.m., residents can get their flu shots at the…
Swampscott Cultural Council Opens Grant Applications
The Swampscott Cultural Council is now accepting grant applications from local artists, cultural organizations and community members for its upcoming funding cycle. Applications will be accepted through October 15. The…