Students’ Artwork Takes Center Stage
After a semester of growth, Swampscott High School students showcased their artwork for the community on Wednesday, December 10. Tables and walls were full of ceramics, photography and 3-D art,…
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Born to Skate: Lisa McDonnell Inspires Seniors With a Lifetime on Wheels
For Lisa McDonnell, roller skating has always been in her blood. McDonnell, 70, was born to two elite skating coaches. Her father served as vice president of the Roller Skating…
Community Band Prepares for Holiday Concert
Long after most students went home for the day, the sound of jazz rang through the halls of Swampscott High School on Tuesday, December 9. The source was an orchestral…
Select Board Must Redo Tax Classification Vote After Skipping Required Public Hearing
The Select Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday night to discuss the “various options available to the town” regarding the “classification of real and personal property,” even though state…
With Community’s Help, TLC Brings Holiday Magic to Nearly 60 Families
Santa has a bit of a helper in town this year, as Swampscott’s Toys for Local Children (TLC) is ensuring that every family has toys and warm clothing to unwrap…
Maia Gosselin Brings Coastal Magic to Life in Children’s Book ‘The Mermaid’s Tear’
Maia Gosselin has always been interested in writing stories. She earned her master’s degree in children’s literature and has a bachelor’s in English. “I have probably six or seven different…
Swampscott School Adds Real-Time Enrollment Dashboards Ahead of 2025-26 Planning
Swampscott Public Schools is experiencing an early surge in enrollment centered on the transition to middle school, with Grade 6 emerging as a major pressure point, district leaders told the…
Kids Put on Creative Caps to Decorate Gingerbread Houses
Gumdrops, peppermints and other festive treats were put to good use at Clarke Elementary School on the morning of Sunday, December 7, as the Swampscott Recreation Department hosted a gingerbread…
Hanukkah Spirit Spins Bright at Swampscott’s Dreidel Competition
The Swampscott Recreation Department hosted a dreidel competition on Sunday in partnership with PJ Library. “We are so appreciative and grateful for Swampscott reaching out to us and wanting to…
Austen at 250: Swampscott Library Draws Crowd for Celebration of Beloved Novelist
The Swampscott Public Library celebrated Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Saturday with a talk and readings by Children’s Library Assistant Julie Butters and her husband, history teacher Bryan Butters. More…