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‘I’m Doing My Part’: Crowd Gathers to Help ‘Free America’

Brendan CassidyJanuary 20, 2026February 9, 202604 mins

As part of a nationwide walkout, a large crowd formed along Humphrey Street on Tuesday, January 20 to voice their concerns with President Donald Trump’s administration. The walkout, organized by…

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Learning Through Play: Lavender Lane Early Learning Center Nurtures Children

Monica SagerJune 10, 2025June 12, 202505 mins

For Emily Hartmann, it was always in the cards for her to open a daycare. “I always loved working with children,” Hartman said. “I worked at a children’s theater when…

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Swampscott Select Board Tables Town Administrator Decision as Negotiations Continue

Monica SagerSeptember 4, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

Negotiations for Swampscott’s new town administrator are ongoing, with the Select Board postponing the agenda item at Wednesday night’s meeting. “We are still ongoing negotiations so we will be tabling…

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All Aboard: Volunteers Knock on 1,700 Doors to Grow Swampscott Tides Readership

Monica SagerJune 4, 2026June 4, 202603 mins

The Swampscott Tides launched its “All Aboard” campaign to encourage residents to sign up for the newspaper’s free weekly newsletter. Over the weekend, 18 volunteer canvassers fanned out across town…

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Summer Snaps Playoffs Make for Fierce Competition, Friendly Camaraderie

Brendan CassidyJuly 30, 2026July 31, 202602 mins

The rain had stopped, the lights were on and the stage was set for the Summer Snaps women’s flag football league playoffs on Thursday night on the turf at Blocksidge…

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From Side Hobby to Craft Cocktails: Swampscott Couple Shake Up the Mobile Bar Industry

Monica SagerOctober 16, 2026October 17, 202603 mins

Michael Lentz spent nearly 15 years working in corporate sales and software. But his 9-to-5 job didn’t stop him from pursuing what was once a side hobby. “I was making…

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Additional School Bus Not in the Cards

Brendan CassidyOctober 9, 2026October 9, 202602 mins

Despite hearing interest in an additional school bus, Swampscott School District officials say that it’s not on the table. Superintendent Jason Calichman gave a presentation on the state of the…

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Swampscott Committee Launches Survey For Town Administrator Search Amid Debate

Monica SagerMay 9, 2025June 2, 202504 mins

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,…

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Swampscott Says: Residents’ Thoughts on the Trash Strike

Monica SagerJuly 2, 2025February 9, 202602 mins

Republic Services workers have gone on strike, halting trash pick-ups for Swampscott residents for the rest of the week. Many, however, do not seem too concerned about their building up…

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S.U.R.E – Tell Us Your Story: Terri Bernhardt

Monica SagerJuly 17, 2026July 28, 202605 mins

Since the inception of Swampscott Unites, Respects and Embraces (S.U.R.E.) Diversity, its members have often been asked about the limited notion of what diversity means, with the conversation frequently focusing…

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