‘There are Truly No Limits’: The Nursing Suite Finds Footing on North Shore
When her mother suffered a brain injury that left her in a coma, Rachel West gained an even deeper understanding of the healthcare system — one that went beyond her…
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Big Blue Marching Band Kicks Off Season With Community Fundraiser
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story and photos by Joseph Blood. On Wednesday, August 26,…
Zoning Board Approves Third Sign for Future Cava at Vinnin Square
Swampscott’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permission Wednesday for the Cava location soon to open at 450 Paradise Road to install a third sign. Town bylaws allow businesses to…
Residents of The Residence Publish Poetry
Three times a month, seniors living at The Residence at Vinnin Square get the chance to express their creative side through writing poetry. On the first three Wednesday mornings each…
Swampscott Network Disruption Enters Second Week, But Election Operations Unaffected
As the town’s “network disruption” continues into its second week, Town Clerk Katie Dupont assured the Swampscott Tides that it does not have any effect on the election next week….
Swampscott Students Bring a Friendly Zombie to Life in Film
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Cam Tracy The summer season is full…
Town Revising Ewing Woods Land Use Plan
Swampscott’s Conservation Commission and Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee are collaborating to finalize an updated management plan for the Charles M. Ewing Woods. The Open Space and Recreation Plan…
Counsel Looking Into Agreement Between Whale’s Beach House, Town
Multiple “no trespassing” signs that were recently posted in an area on Whales Beach may have already been removed. KP Law, who serves as the town counsel for Swampscott, is…
Swampscott ‘Service Disruption’ Forces Meetings In-Person, Impacts Town Operations
Multiple Swampscott board and committee meetings have been changed to in-person-only formats, as the town grapples with a “service disruption” for almost a week. The town announced a “network disruption”…
Swampscott’s Lucy Kline Receives Topsfield Fair Scholarship
The Essex Agricultural Society, the organization that runs the Topsfield Fair, announced that Swampscott resident Lucy Kline will receive a scholarship for her work and interest in agriculture. The organization…