Mary Ellen Fletcher and Catherine Phelan fended off Liz Smith during the local election to retain their positions on the Select Board. Phelan led the Select Board race with 1,324…
Danny Cahill always sought to help others and bring the community together. In his honor, the Swampscott Rotary Club set out to do just that with its second annual Cahill…
Interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta told the Swampscott Tides that he plans to apply for the position on a full-time basis. “I change my mind every day. Initially I was…
Swampscott has maintained its “Tree City USA” designation for 31 years, but like many towns nationwide, it is grappling with shrinking tree coverage. “Swampscott is absolutely not alone,” said Jim…
The Town Administrator Search Committee is sending out a survey to gauge Swampscott residents’ opinions on the next town administrator, though one committee member called the process “performative.” Peter Spellios,…
Swampscott’s Community Jazz Orchestra performed Duke Ellington’s Afro-Bossa suite on Thursday. The Blue Big Band, directed by world-class jazz musician Timo Shanko, performed at the Swampscott High School. The ensemble…
The Select Board agreed to postpone a town meeting article that would focus on town-issued permits for Swampscott parks and fields. Board members, though, still acknowledged that there is an…
For Arielis Pena, a high school senior, the Heritage Festival was more than just an event. It was a celebration of family and identity. The Heritage Festival was held on…
Letter from the President “The story you don’t go after, the interview you don’t conduct, the questions you don’t ask – that’s the story you’ll never tell.” So said renowned…
Letter from the President Spring becomes official in March and with it, warmer temperatures and longer days. Spring is the harbinger of hope, evident in budding crocuses and snow drops…
