What’s Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?
This summer, we’re kicking off a new Swampscott Tides tradition: a simple weekly poll followed by a feature story highlighting the results and some of your best comments. No pressure….
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Attorney General Campbell: Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July Speech ‘Feels More Urgent Than Ever’
On July 5, 1852, abolitionist Frederick Douglass gave a speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” in Rochester, New York. In it, Douglass reflected on the liberties…
Swampscott Shore Report: July 2 Beach Water Quality Results
Swampscott received a deluge of rain on Tuesday, which does seem to have affected the testing results the next day. Even though it is a super hot weekend, it is…
Former Media Student Helping Improve Athletic Broadcasts
Ethan Runstadler was one of the many college students who were forced to abruptly return home to Swampscott when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. However, returning home presented an…
Swampscott High Principal Emilly Zotto Reflects on First Year, Looks Ahead
Swampscott High School Principal Emily Zotto has completed her first year in the role, saying she was “truly taken away and delighted” by the experience. “In the most positive way,…
Commission on Disability Encourages Use of Free Beach Wheelchairs
The Commission on Disability is reminding Swampscott residents that free beach wheelchairs are available for use at the town’s beaches. Swampscott received two donated beach wheelchairs last summer. The chairs…
Woodworking Camp To Provide Hands-On Experience
A week-long woodworking camp geared toward middle school students will be held between Monday, July 20 and Friday, July 24. The class is a partnership between Swampscott Recreation Department and…
Swampscott Senior Center Writers Reflect on America at 250
The Swampscott Senior Center’s creative writing class celebrated the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States by sharing original works alongside readings by other authors. The 250th anniversary of the…
Residents Urged to Avoid King’s Beach After Sewer Overflow
Residents are warned to “avoid contact” with the waters of the Nahant Bay and King’s Beach for 48 hours. The town put out a notification Wednesday advising residents that “due…
Jessica Minter Looks Back on Year 1 at Swampscott Middle School, Plans for What’s Next
Swampscott Middle School Principal Jessica Minter has completed her first year in the role, which she called “ a big success.” “Part of me taking on this big role knew…