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Swampscott Select Board to Send Letter to MassHousing Over Proposed Lodge Road Development
‘Timely’ Task Force Update Aligns with Town’s Call for Expanded Recreational Programs
Trudi Olivetti Honored for Contributions to Marblehead Theater Community
‘Things are Looking Good’: Fall Season Underway for Big Blue Sports
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Swampscott Library Struggles to Fill Part-Time Youth Services, Maker Space Librarian Role

Monica SagerOctober 5, 2026October 6, 202602 mins

The Swampscott Public Library is still looking to hire a part-time youth services and Maker Space librarian. The youth services librarian and Maker Space coordinator would be responsible for “youth…

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Former Media Student Helping Improve Athletic Broadcasts

Brendan CassidyJuly 2, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

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…

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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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Jauron Family’s $2.2M Gift to Northeast Arc Expands Access to Sports for Individuals with Disabilities

Monica SagerFebruary 11, 2026February 12, 202604 mins

The Estate of Dick and Gail Jauron, of Swampscott, has gifted $2.2 million to Northeast Arc to create and sustain the Dick Jauron Director for Sports and Recreation position. Each…

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Lincoln’s Landing Faces Eviction After 19 Years on Humphrey Street

Monica SagerJuly 8, 2026July 10, 202602 mins

After almost two decades of service on Humphrey Street, Lincoln’s Landing is facing eviction. Lincoln’s Landing is a longtime breakfast and lunch restaurant in Swampscott known for its classic American…

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Photos of the Week: January 3-9

Monica SagerJanuary 9, 2026July 17, 202602 mins

It was the first full week of the new year in Swampscott, bringing about an inch of snow and a return to work for many, including the Select Board, which…

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North Shore Philharmonic Returns with Spring Performance

Monica SagerApril 16, 2026April 16, 202603 mins

The North Shore Philharmonic will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Swampscott High School auditorium, featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. The…

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School District Approves Written Policy for Revolving Funds Use

Brendan CassidyOctober 9, 2026October 9, 202602 mins

On Thursday the Swampscott School Committee voted to approve a formal written policy that outlines the way funds in revolving accounts are used and managed. “The cogent point is the…

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MTA Backs Mariah Lancaster in Crowded Race for 6th District Seat

Monica SagerApril 27, 2026May 5, 202603 mins

The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), the Commonwealth’s largest teachers union, has endorsed Dr. Mariah Lancaster in their race to become the 6th Congressional District representative. “More than ever before, we…

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Construction of Raised Boardwalk to Palmer Pond Being Explored

Brendan CassidyAugust 12, 2026August 14, 202602 mins

Swampscott’s Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee is exploring the feasibility of improving access to Palmer Pond. Potential projects that could help make the pond easier to access include the…

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