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Swampscott Officers Nominated for Police Star Award After Fatal Stabbing

Monica SagerOctober 14, 2026October 15, 202603 mins

Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada recommended six officers for the Police Star Award for their actions during a stabbing incident outside the Stop & Shop in Vinnin Square. Police responded…

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Puzzles, Potions, and a Dash of Magic: Halloween Escape Room Casts a Spell at Swampscott Library

Monica SagerOctober 20, 2025October 20, 202502 mins

Director Jonathan Nichols loves both puzzles and Halloween, so combining the two at the Swampscott Public Library felt like a natural fit. “Every year I do an escape room,” Nichols…

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From Burpees to a Dance Party: Daisy Troop 63104 Earns ‘Fun With Movement’ Badge

Monica SagerJanuary 27, 2026January 29, 202602 mins

Members of Daisy Troop 63104 earned their “Fun With Movement” badge at Tread Tabata, where they learned the importance of body positivity as well as the confidence and joy that…

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Swampscott Democrats Elect Delegates to Send to 2026 Convention

Devosha PearceMarch 12, 2026March 12, 202602 mins

Registered Swampscott Democrats elected 11 delegates and three alternates on Wednesday to represent Swampscott at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.  Swampscott Democrats selected their delegates and alternates through a single-ballot…

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Elementary and Middle School Students Gain Ground in ELA, Math

Brendan CassidyJune 12, 2026June 15, 202602 mins

Swampscott Public Schools Director of Teaching and Learning Sarah Kent gave an update on the state of the department at Thursday’s School Committee meeting, covering development programs for teachers, progress…

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Low Turnout, Big Impact: The Challenge Facing Swampscott Elections

Monica SagerApril 15, 2026April 16, 202606 mins

Swampscott has a local election turnout problem. A 2013 study of 240 mayoral elections found that, on average, just over a quarter of eligible voters turn out for local elections….

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Swampscott Public Health Nurse Position Once Again Faces Elimination Amid Funding Uncertainty

Monica SagerDecember 18, 2025February 9, 202603 mins

The Swampscott public health nurse position is once again in jeopardy of being eliminated, Director of Public Health Jeff Vaughan announced at Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting. “We have no…

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Bringing Music to the North Shore: Philharmonic Opens Season with Dvořák and New England Composers

Monica SagerNovember 10, 2025November 11, 202502 mins

The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra will host its fall concert on Sunday, November 16, at 3 p.m. at Swampscott High School, featuring Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9…

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Interactive Recreation Department Program will Teach Basics and Benefits of AI

Brendan CassidyMay 7, 2026May 8, 202602 mins

The Swampscott Recreation Department’s new program will teach residents about the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) systems with a hands-on class. The workshop is geared toward adults and will be…

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Swampscott’s Earth Fest Returns May 2 with Green Giveaways, Climate Focus, Community Fun

Monica SagerApril 30, 2026April 30, 202604 mins

Swampscott will host its fourth annual Earth Fest on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Hall lawn. The free event celebrates Earth Day and…

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