Swampscott Pier Repairs Could Begin This Fall
Swampscott may have a new pier at Fisherman’s Beach by the end of the year. The Conservation Commission met on Tuesday to discuss the notice of intent to rebuild the…
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Former Media Student Helping Improve Athletic Broadcasts
Ethan Runstadler was one of the many college students who were forced to abruptly return home to Swampscott when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. However, returning home presented an…
Swampscott Shore Report: July 23 Beach Water Quality Results
As of the posting of the water quality report from July 16, King’s Beach is closed for the second week in a row, even though its bacterial results are lower…
Swampscott Students Bring a Friendly Zombie to Life in Film
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Cam Tracy The summer season is full…
Select Board Backs Conditional Funding Application for St. John’s Parking Lot
The Select Board voted 3-2 to conditionally support applying for Community Preservation funding to acquire the St. John’s parking lot, though the board has yet to decide whether to pursue…
Swampscott Sounds: September 1 Primary Election
Experience the Swampscott Primary Election in this audio story by reporter Lauren Baker. Interviewee 1: Katie Dupont Interviewee 2: Mary Hobbins Interviewee 3: Jared Sprague Interviewee 4: Isabelle Harvey Interviewee…
Snow Day Announced for Monday, Tuesday Amid Power Outages, Parking Ban
Monday morning, National Grid reported that about 3,270 customers in Swampscott were without power. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, the number has reduced to about five customers along Humphrey Street….
Doug Thompson Backs Dan Koh in Crowded MA-6 Primary Race
Select Board Vice Chair Doug Thompson announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District primary. “Here in Swampscott, I work to balance the needs of all…
Healey Releases Full $61B State Budget, Delivering Local Funds to Swampscott
Gov. Maura Healey announced the release of all local funding allocated in the state’s $61.01 billion budget, including money directly designated for Swampscott. The Massachusetts fiscal year 2026 budget prioritizes…
Swampscott Police Propose Changes to Elementary School Traffic Plan
Swampscott Police Officer Kevin Reen presented the Select Board with ways to mitigate traffic concerns around school drop-off and pick-up at Swampscott Elementary School. Reen spoke specifically about Whitman, Nason…