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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
CVS MinuteClinic Opens New Walk-In Medical Clinic in Swampscott
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Swampscott Elementary’s Solar Panel Project Moves Ahead But Canopy Faces Delays

Monica SagerJuly 16, 2025July 17, 202502 mins

The solar panel project for the Swampscott Elementary School is expected to move forward this year, but the canopy remains “a big question mark,” according to Facilities Director Max Kasper….

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Charlotte Daher de Garcia Named Swampscott’s New Recreation Director

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

Charlotte Daher de Garcia has been appointed as Swampscott’s new recreation director. “She’s going to bring some fresh energy,” interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta said. “She has lots of ideas.”…

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Last Lap: Beloved Swampscott Run Club to Bid Farewell with One Final Toast

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

It’s the end of the road for Swampscott’s running club, but they’re finishing strong and in stride. Founded by Swampscott native Vinny Palmer, the group quickly hit its stride as…

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The Garbage War Drags On: Recycling Left in the Dust as Talks Turn Trashy

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025February 9, 202603 mins

Only trash will be collected this week, as recycling remains delayed amid the ongoing Republic Services union strike. The strike, which began on Tuesday, July 1, is affecting more than…

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Swampscott Seeks Volunteers for New Community Preservation Committee to Oversee Historic, Housing, Open Space Projects

Monica SagerJuly 14, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

Swampscott is seeking volunteers to join its newly established Community Preservation Committee. The committee was created following the May Town Meeting. Article No. 18 mandated the creation of the Community…

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Bent Water Brings Beach Bash Back to Swampscott with Brews, Bites, Live Music

Monica SagerJuly 13, 2025July 14, 202503 mins

Lynn-based Bent Water Brewing Company returned to Swampscott on Saturday with its beachside event, offering drinks, food, live music — and, of course – the beach view. First launched at…

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Peabody Tops Swampscott in District 16 Final, Ends Three-Peat Bid as Both Advance to Sectionals

Quinn HitchcockJuly 12, 2025July 14, 202504 mins

Peabody took control early and never looked back, shutting out Swampscott 4-0 on Friday evening at the Stephen O’Grady Field at Forest River Park to win the District 16 12U…

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High Bacteria Levels Close Three Swampscott Beaches to Swimmers on Friday

Monica SagerJuly 11, 2025July 12, 202502 mins

Three Swampscott beaches are closed Friday due to elevated bacterial levels. King’s, Fisherman’s, and Phillips beaches have been posted with no-swimming advisories for Friday. The town says signage will be…

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Talkin’ Trash: Republic, Teamsters Head to Mediation as Standoff Continues

Monica SagerJuly 11, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

Republic Services and its unionized workers are set to meet with a federal mediator on Friday, as a two-week-long trash strike continues to impact Swampscott residents. Republic Services told the…

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Swampscott Shore Report: July 9 Beach Water Quality Results

Monica SagerJuly 10, 2025July 11, 202502 mins

As of the posting of the water quality report from July 9, Swampscott’s beaches remain open, despite some elevated bacterial readings in this week’s testing. According to the Massachusetts Department…

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