Photos of the Week October 3-9
It was a big week for the government. Finance Director Patrick Luddy presented capital improvement projects for the 2028 fiscal year Monday night. “We’re starting off the cycle here,” said…
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Swampscott Community Mourns Loss of Marblehead High School Student
After the unexpected death of Marblehead High School Senior Owen Coyne, the Swampscott community has rallied around its neighbors to the northeast. School Committee Chair Glenn Paster and Superintendent Jason…
Additional School Bus Not in the Cards
Despite hearing interest in an additional school bus, Swampscott School District officials say that it’s not on the table. Superintendent Jason Calichman gave a presentation on the state of the…
School District Approves Written Policy for Revolving Funds Use
On Thursday the Swampscott School Committee voted to approve a formal written policy that outlines the way funds in revolving accounts are used and managed. “The cogent point is the…
Swampscott’s S.U.R.E. Diversity to Mark 10 Years With Community Connections Festival
Swampscott Unites, Respects, Embraces Diversity (S.U.R.E.) Diversity invites residents of all ages to celebrate a decade of building connections and strengthening community partnerships at the Community Connections Festival on Saturday,…
Handful of Trees, Some Boats and Car Lost in Nor’Easter
The late September storm that struck the North Shore and beyond resulted in the loss of multiple trees and boats. Department of Public Works Director Gino Cresta said at Thursday’s…
Swampscott Hometown Hero Banner Applications Open for 10 New Spots
Applications are open for the Hometown Hero Banner program, with 10 new spots available. Established in 2024, the annual Swampscott Hometown Hero Banner program honors current and former Swampscott residents…
Swampscott Students Take Their Classroom to the Pacific With ‘Big Blue’ Ocean Float
A robotic ocean float named “Big Blue,” in honor of Swampscott High School, was deployed in the southwest Pacific Ocean on October 1 and will be used as a teaching…
Recreation Department Sees 43% Increase in Program Participation
An additional 1,250 residents participated in Recreation Department programs this past fiscal year, as Director Charlotte Daher de Garcia completes her first full year on the job. Daher de Garcia…
Swampscott Select Board to Send Letter to MassHousing Over Proposed Lodge Road Development
The Swampscott Select Board decided to send a letter to MassHousing outlining the board’s concerns about a proposed development at 0 Lodge Road as part of the agency’s review process….