Women at the Helm of Swampscott Schools
By Julia Rockler In the Swampscott School District, every building is led by a woman, a leadership dynamic that the district’s principals say reflects both collaboration and shared commitment to…
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Mariah Lancaster Secures Ballot Spot in Crowded 6th District Primary Race
Mariah Lancaster has secured more than 3,000 certified signatures from residents in the 6th District, earning a spot on the Democratic congressional primary ballot. The 6th District’s congressional seat is…
Seniors on the Move: Swampscott Senior Center Rolls Out New Eco-Friendly Van
The Swampscott Senior Center is hitting the road in electric style. The center has received a new van that seats four seniors, a driver, and accommodates two people in wheelchairs….
The Viral Batch: Inside the Three Hundred Fifty Craze
For the better part of the last year, lines of people have been spotted flooding out of Three Hundred Fifty Bakery on Humphrey Street early on weekend mornings. The bakery…
Heritage Festival Showcases Swampscott’s Cultural Diversity
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Joey Blood On May 16, Students Of Color…
Swampscott Sculptor Featured in Brookline’s Outdoor Art Exhibition
Swampscott resident Ken Reker has been making art for as long as he can remember. “I’d go over the my grandmother’s and she’d give me crayons, and they’d give me…
PorchFest Returns to Swampscott With Congressional Candidate Dan Koh Taking the Stage
Swampscott PorchFest is back on August 29, and it will feature one special guest who will not only be performing on the 85 Monument Ave porch but also appear on…
DPW, Fire, Police Pitch Major Upgrades as May Town Meeting Approaches
Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Gino Cresta, Fire Chief Graham Archer and Police Chief Ruben Quesada presented sought after projects and upgrades to the Capital Improvement Committee on Thursday….
From Chicken Soup to Compassion: Shir Chesed Nurtures Congregation Shirat Hayam
When Bethany Roditi moved to Swampscott nearly a decade ago, she learned that Congregation Shirat Hayam once had meal assistance programs for those going through hard times, but, as she…
Future of Vacant Clarke School Debated: Town Officials Weigh Short-Term Lease, Housing, Community Use
Facilities Director Max Kasper presented options for the nearly vacant Clarke School to the Select Board on Tuesday, as the Housing Authority appealed for support in repurposing the space. The…