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Swampscott Introduces Free Beach Wheelchairs

Monica SagerJune 11, 2025June 30, 202502 mins

Starting on June 30, Swampscott’s beaches will become more accessible thanks to two donated beach wheelchairs available for free public use. Swampscott received two donated beach wheelchairs, marking the first…

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Caplan Hits 500 Saves as Swampscott Cruises Past Winthrop

Swampscott High School StudentsMay 4, 2026May 4, 202602 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  By Joey Blood For the 2025-26 sports season, the…

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Swampscott’s Jo Ann Simons Honored with Special Olympics Massachusetts Champion’s Award

Monica SagerJune 11, 2026June 11, 202603 mins

Swampscott resident Jo Ann Simons who serves as the president and CEO of Northeast Arc, was recently honored by Special Olympics Massachusetts with the John “Jack” Brett Champion’s Award.  The…

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Swampscott Library’s Free Book Box to Include Personalized Picks. Take-Home Treats

Monica SagerOctober 7, 2025October 8, 202502 mins

The Swampscott Public Library will offer a free book box curated to readers’ tastes. The Bespoke Book Box is a free, curated package featuring a personalized book recommendation and special…

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Swampscott Board of Health Reviews Draft Campfire Policy

Aditi ThubeNovember 21, 2025November 22, 202504 mins

The Swampscott Board of Health is moving forward with a draft policy aimed at restricting open fires in town, a step that board members say could eventually lead to a…

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Father-Son Duo Spearhead Summer Basketball League

Brendan CassidyJuly 28, 2026July 29, 202603 mins

In between the sounds of cars driving down Humphrey Street, the squeaking noise of sneakers along with upbeat music playing from a speaker radiated around Phillips Park on Monday night….

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Community Honors Espresso the Whale with Memorial at Beach Bluff Park

Monica SagerSeptember 13, 2025September 14, 202503 mins

About a dozen people gathered on Saturday to unveil a memorial for Espresso the Whale, honoring the sea creature that washed ashore twice in 2024. The humpback whale, nicknamed “Espresso”…

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Planning Board Reviews Delamar Hotel, To Offer Feedback to Select Board

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

The Planning Board reviewed potential plans for the Delamar Swampscott Hotel on Monday in an effort to compile a list of comments for the Select Board. “Traditionally we would see…

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Swampscott Displays Support for Potential Community Life Center

Brendan CassidyJune 25, 2026June 26, 202603 mins

Of the nearly 700 Swampscott residents who recently completed a survey distributed by the Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force, 84% said they are very or somewhat likely to support…

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Swampscott Shore Report: July 30 Beach Water Quality Results

Monica SagerJuly 30, 2026August 6, 202602 mins

It’s been a rainy week in Swampscott. While Saturday may be a bit drier – though cloudy – it is important beachgoers still check out signs posted at the beaches…

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