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Michael Paquette Appointed to Swampscott Board of Registrars

Monica SagerAugust 5, 2026August 5, 202602 mins

Michael Paquette was appointed to the Board of Registrars during Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. “It’s very exciting to me to be a part of this,” Paquette told the Swampscott Tides….

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Moulton Makes Case for Senate Bid at Packed Salem Brewery Event

Monica SagerMarch 14, 2026March 14, 202606 mins

Rep. Seth Moulton met with constituents Friday at Far From The Tree in Salem, sharing his ideas and answering questions. Moulton is challenging Sen. Edward Markey in the Democratic primary…

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Lydia Edwards Backs Tram Nguyen, Praises ‘Fighter’ in Crowded MA-6 Primary

Monica SagerApril 6, 2026April 6, 202603 mins

State Sen. Lydia Edwards endorsed State. Rep. Tram Nguyen in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District primary. “I know a fighter when I see one,” said Edwards, who is the first…

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Meet the Candidates: Terrence Kennedy, Governor’s Council

Monica SagerAugust 13, 2026August 14, 202605 mins

Terrence Kennedy told the Swampscott Tides that he has made “a real difference” during his time on the Governor’s Council. “I truly believe that in terms of the people who…

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Swampscott Library Renovation Moves Above Ground

Monica SagerAugust 3, 2026August 5, 202603 mins

Construction at the Swampscott Public Library reached a new milestone with the pouring of concrete. “It’s happened,” Director Jonathan Nichols said during a Library Board of Trustees meting on Monday….

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Swampscott Delays School Tuesday After Monday Cancelation, Declares Snow Emergency With 15.25 Inches

Monica SagerJanuary 25, 2026January 29, 202602 mins

Swampscott has issued a snow emergency and the school district called off school on Monday and delayed Tuesday, due to the inclement weather. Superintendent Jason Calichman announced Sunday that Monday’s…

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Swampscott METCO Seeks More Host Families to Support Boston Students Ahead of School Year

Monica SagerJuly 7, 2025July 8, 202505 mins

With the school year less than two months away, the Swampscott Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) is seeking more households to join its Family Friends Program. “It’s a way…

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Celebrating Culture: Students and Community Unite at Heritage Festival

Monica SagerMay 9, 2025June 2, 202502 mins

For Arielis Pena, a high school senior, the Heritage Festival was more than just an event. It was a celebration of family and identity.  The Heritage Festival was held on…

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‘Like nothing I’ve ever seen’: Swampscott Elementary School Finishes Year With A Bang

Solange JainJune 4, 2025June 5, 202503 mins

The 740 Swampscott Elementary School students were able to enjoy the school’s first field day celebrations on Tuesday at Phillips Park, after coordination from 190 parent volunteers as well as…

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Swampscott Artist Becky Brandt Sees Her Work Hit the Road with Summer Beach Sticker

Monica SagerMay 6, 2026May 7, 202603 mins

Becky Brandt, a Swampscott native, now gets to see her artwork driving around town this summer. Brandt, who participates in a lot of the art sales around town and volunteers…

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