Annual Fourth of July Parade Draws Crowds to Swampscott
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 Swampscott’s Recreational Department held its…
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Photos of the Week: June 20-26
The hot topic on social media and on the beaches this week was the meat tent popup. Many have joked that Essential Foods Direct has been the one thing that…
Salem State Tennis Alum Excited for Future with Big Blue
The Swampscott High School boys tennis program was under new leadership this spring, with former Salem State University tennis player Kevin Merino-Rivas taking charge. The Big Blue finished 7-9 in…
Premier Martial Arts Closure Adds to Ongoing Business Turnover in Vinnin Square Redevelopment Area
After five years in operation at Vinnin Square, Premier Martial Arts will close at the end of the week, citing increased rent as the reason for the shutdown. The studio…
The Swampscott Library Celebrates The Music of The Past
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Story by Sasha Fafel The Swampscott Public Library hosted…
Swampscott Library Launches Summer Reading Program, ‘Plant a Seed, Read’
The Swampscott Public Library has launched its summer reading program, “Plant a Seed, Read.” The program features three tracks tailored to children, teens and adults. Registration opened Thursday night during…
Swampscott Youth Lacrosse Collects Trio of State Titles
Three Swampscott Youth Lacrosse teams — the fifth- and sixth-grade girls, seventh- and eighth-grade girls, and seventh- and eighth-grade boys — traveled to Harvard Stadium last week to compete in…
Swampscott Displays Support for Potential Community Life Center
Of the nearly 700 Swampscott residents who recently completed a survey distributed by the Life Center Feasibility Study Task Force, 84% said they are very or somewhat likely to support…
Swampscott Shore Report: June 25 Beach Water Quality Results
It was a bit of a rainy week, though the water testing results have not changed drastically – though both Whales and New Ocean Beaches dropped back down. As of…
Swampscott Volunteer Pushes Clean Air CashBack Ballot Question Across Massachusetts Districts
Swampscott resident Steve Bushnell and other volunteers across Massachusetts are working to place a non-binding ballot question before voters that would encourage lawmakers to pursue carbon pricing legislation. “We’re essentially…