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Sam Walker’s American Tavern opens today and we got a sneak peak!
12/17/2025

Sam Walker’s American Tavern opens today and we got a sneak peak!

The “Walker’s Burger Royale” served with fontina tater tots || Monica Sager There’s a new restaurant in town, and guests are welcomed to eat, drink and watch sports games as of We…

This Thanksgiving Day, we are filled with gratitude for our readers and supporters in the great town of Swampscott! To m...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving Day, we are filled with gratitude for our readers and supporters in the great town of Swampscott! To mark the day, we reached out to leaders around town and asked them to share what they are thankful for. You can read the reflections they shared with us here…

Long before Europeans arrived in North America, Indigenous peoples held ceremonies, dances, and rituals to ensure a successful harvest. The first recorded Thanksgiving service held by Europeans too…

The Swampscott Police Department has confirmed that the body of Henry Bedard, the teen victim who was brutally killed 50...
10/01/2025

The Swampscott Police Department has confirmed that the body of Henry Bedard, the teen victim who was brutally killed 50 years ago, was exhumed.

The Swampscott Police Department has confirmed that the body of Henry Bedard, the teen victim who was brutally killed 50 years ago, was exhumed. “The Swampscott Police Department, Massachuset…

On Thursday, September 18, the high school auditorium echoed with voices of residents as they packed into a debate over ...
09/22/2025

On Thursday, September 18, the high school auditorium echoed with voices of residents as they packed into a debate over the future of one of Swampscott’s most valuable assets: the Hawthorne-by-the-Sea property on Humphrey Street.

A Hawthorne by the Sea Property

The trash strike is over!
09/19/2025

The trash strike is over!

The three-month strike against Republic Services has come to an end, as the Teamsters Local 25 and the trash company have reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement. Swampscott, however, i…

Ahead of this evening's Hawthorne Re-Use Public Forum (9/18; 7:00 PM; Swampscott High School Auditorium), let us catch y...
09/18/2025

Ahead of this evening's Hawthorne Re-Use Public Forum (9/18; 7:00 PM; Swampscott High School Auditorium), let us catch you up on how we got here...

The Hawthorne-by-the-Sea property has been the center of ongoing town planning discussions || Monica Sager Discussions continue around the future of the Hawthorne property. The Hawthorne Re-use Adv…

The Select Board unanimously appointed Nicholas Connors as the new Swampscott town administrator Wednesday night.
09/18/2025

The Select Board unanimously appointed Nicholas Connors as the new Swampscott town administrator Wednesday night.

Nick Connors speaks at the Select Board meeting on Wednesday The Select Board unanimously appointed Nicholas Connors as the new Swampscott town administrator Wednesday night. Select Board Member Da…

And now, some news about us... The Swampscott Tides has been named the startup of the year at the 2025 Nonprofit News Aw...
09/12/2025

And now, some news about us... The Swampscott Tides has been named the startup of the year at the 2025 Nonprofit News Awards!

Anne Driscoll and Monica Sager holding the The Institute for Nonprofit News’ start up of the year award The Swampscott Tides has been named the startup of the year at the 2025 Nonprofit News …

What do you want to see become of the Hawthorne property? Read our comprehensive rundown on the history, opportunities, ...
08/29/2025

What do you want to see become of the Hawthorne property? Read our comprehensive rundown on the history, opportunities, and challenges related to this valuable space.

The Hawthorne-by-the-Sea property has been the center of ongoing town planning discussions || Monica Sager Discussions continue around the future of the Hawthorne property. The Hawthorne Re-use Adv…

In a 4-1 vote the Select Board named Jason Silva as their top choice for Swampscott’s next town administrator. Stay with...
08/27/2025

In a 4-1 vote the Select Board named Jason Silva as their top choice for Swampscott’s next town administrator. Stay with the Tides for more…

Jason Silva was interviewed by the Select Board for a second time In a 4-1 vote the Select Board named Jason Silva as their top choice for Swampscott’s next town administrator. Select Board Member …

While off-duty on Saturday, Officer Kevin Reen “demonstrated incredible courage and bravery” as hazardous wave condition...
08/26/2025

While off-duty on Saturday, Officer Kevin Reen “demonstrated incredible courage and bravery” as hazardous wave conditions from Hurricane Erin at Phillips Beach left a man struggling amid five- to seven-foot swells and powerful rip currents.

Swampscott Officer Kevin Reen was honored for saving a man at Phillips Beach || Solange Jain Police Chief Ruben Quesada presented Officer Kevin Reen with the Lifesaving Award for rescuing a swimmer…

Witness the birth of a new tradition!
08/25/2025

Witness the birth of a new tradition!

Students paint their parking spots at the Swampscott High School || Monica Sager Henry Ramos is painting his parking spot at Swampscott High School to look like a soccer ball, with each panel repre…

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