Swampscott Swings Into July 4 Fundraiser
The Swampscott Golf Tournament will kick off on Monday, May 12 in an effort to fund the fireworks for the Fourth of July, which is necessary as budget cuts continue. …
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Fletcher and Phelan Re-Elected to Select Board, Defeat Sole Challenger
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…
2nd Annual Danny Cahill 5K: Running Together, Giving Back
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 Likely To Seek Position Full-Time
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 Works To Preserve Tree Canopy Amid Development Pressures
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…
Swampscott Committee Launches Survey For Town Administrator Search Amid Debate
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,…
Blue Big Band Brings Ellington’s Afro-Bossa Swings to Swampscott
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…
‘As Long As They Pay:’ Debate Over Park Permit Enforcement
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…
Celebrating Culture: Students and Community Unite at Heritage Festival
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…
Swampscott Tides Newsletter – May 1, 2025
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…