Tree Falls, Striking Pine Street House
A tree hit a house on Pine Street on Saturday, as Swampscott and the rest of the North Shore region are facing very high winds. The Swampscott Police Department did…
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Big Blue Girls Lacrosse Season Comes to a Close
After winning their first playoff game on Wednesday, Swampscott High School’s girls lacrosse team moved on in the bracket to face 3rd Seed Nashoba Regional High School on Friday. The…
Swampscott Disability Commission Advocates for Westcott Resident Seeking Accessible Parking
The Swampscott Commission on Disability has been working with a woman who resides at the Westcott due to an alleged lack of adequate parking spots for her. The commission was…
Swampscott Expands Beach Accessibility With New Benches Across Town
Swampscott’s beaches and recreation areas are becoming more accessible. During a Commission on Disability meeting Friday, Chair Lauren Shrestha announced that the town has received donations to install eight benches…
Photos of the Week: May 23-29
It was a big week for athletics in Swampscott. The spring sports season has proven to be a successful one for Swampscott High School athletic programs, with four teams reaching…
The Swamp Launches North Shore’s First Parisi Speed School for Young Athletes
The Swamp is officially home to the North Shore’s first Parisi Speed School, expanding its fitness community to local youth. The Swampscott-based strength and conditioning gym has served the community…
‘A Very Caring Person’: Swampscott Rallies for Carol Connolly
Carol Connolly is known – and loved – by many within the Swampscott community. “Carol has always been a very caring person,” said Jim Sweeney, who has known the Connolly…
Swampscott Duo ‘Essential’ to Conn College Rowing Team
A pair of recent Swampscott High School graduates have embarked on a new challenge on their college campus, and they are using their chemistry and respective talents to navigate a…
Boys Lacrosse Convincingly Rolls on to the Round of 32
The Swampscott High School boys lacrosse team got their playoff run underway Thursday with a decisive 15-3 preliminary round victory over South Shore Technical High School. Junior John Von Barta…
Swampscott Boosters Step Up With Coaching Donations
Two Swampscott High School teams received donations from their booster clubs at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. The Big Blue Baseball Boosters donated $7,980 to fund additional baseball coaches. “We all…