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Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee Emphasizes Need for Dredging
Swampscott Joins Nationwide Simultaneous Reading of Declaration of Independence
Swampscott Creates Stabilization Fund to Support New VFW Post at 89 Burrill St.
Swampscott’s Underwater Forest: Eelgrass’ Vital Role in Coastal Ecosystems Explored
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Liz Smith Resigns from Water Advisory Committee Following Social Media Attacks

Monica SagerJune 4, 2025June 9, 202504 mins

Liz Smith told the Swampscott Tides she is resigning from the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Committee, following critical comments from the community and on social media. “I don’t think…

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Cross Country Teams Race Toward Championship Meets

Brendan CassidySeptember 30, 2026October 2, 202603 mins

Swampscott High School cross country coach WF Newhall says it usually takes about six weeks of training before student-athletes begin to see a significant leap in performance. The Big Blue…

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From Sawdust to Seascapes: Swampscott Artist Stitches Scrap Wood into Coastal Masterpieces

Monica SagerSeptember 19, 2025September 20, 202505 mins

After high school, Nate Fontes-Fried began working in carpentry before shifting gears into photography. Today, he combines both passions in his workshop through an intricate process he calls “wood quilting,”…

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From Classroom to Principal’s Office: Jessica Minter to Lead Swampscott Middle School

Monica SagerJune 20, 2025June 23, 202504 mins

The Swampscott Middle School has played a major role in Jessica Minter’s career, and on July 1, she will become its new principal.  Minter, who has been a special education…

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Sarah Kent Brings Decades of Curriculum Experience to Swampscott School District

Monica SagerAugust 22, 2025August 25, 202504 mins

Longtime Swampscott resident Sarah Kent said she hopes she’s found her “last stop” in her career as she steps into her new role as the district’s director of teaching and…

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Swampscott’s Ties to the American Revolution

Endicott College StudentsMay 8, 2026May 9, 202603 mins

By Charlie Jaferian On the corner of the street by Vinnin Square in Swampscott stands a white farmhouse that could belong to any New England town. Its weathered clapboards and…

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State House Budget Proposal Could Bring Major Boost to Swampscott Schools

Monica SagerMay 13, 2025June 2, 202504 mins

State Rep. Jennifer Balinsky Armini (D-Essex) announced at a Swampscott School Committee meeting that the town’s public schools could see an over 8% increase in funding per student, if all…

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Swampscott Police Outline Parking Enforcement Options to Select Board

Monica SagerAugust 27, 2026August 28, 202604 mins

Swampscott Police Capt. Joseph Kable presented the Select Board with potential parking enforcement options for the town at its meeting Thursday. The parking conversation stems from discussions in July, when…

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Republic Services Strike Leaves Swampscott Residents Waiting on Trash Pickup

Monica SagerJuly 9, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

Trash delays continue this week, despite earlier expectations that pick-up would resume as usual amid the Republic Services strike. “It’s a real fluid situation,” interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta said….

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Survey Shows Residents Want Transparency, Financial Expertise in Next Town Administrator

Monica SagerJuly 9, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

The Town Administrator Search Committee received 340 responses, with 135 written comments, to its community survey, with many residents expressing the importance of the next town administrator to have financial…

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