Who was the man behind the town’s seal?
What does $12 buy you? How about the original design used in the town seal seen on signs, badges, and official documents? Already a Civil War hero and famous illustrator, Charles Wellington Reed was hired by the town in 1881 to create its seal. Town Meeting members authorized the Board of Selectmen to pay Reed […]
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This is a walk you’ll talk about
The Nahant Heritage Trail is a coastal walk where you can take a break from the loud traffic and bright lights and enjoy panoramic seascape views. The 1.4-mile trail brings walkers deep into Nahant and allows them to see local historic spots. Jenna DeLisi walks it almost every day. “I have walked the trail countless […]
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The world viewed from 158 Humphrey St.
Located in seaside Swampscott is a small gift shop that prides itself on offering customers items they won’t find anywhere else. That’s because the store, The Hiccup, Inc., located at 158 Humphrey St., features the work of local artisans and craftspeople on the North Shore, according to its website. “Explore the world and shop local, […]
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A woman for all time
The reason 93-year-old Mary McGinn has stayed in Swampscott for so many years can be summed up in one word: pride. Although McGinn was born in New York, she has spent the majority of her life in Massachusetts. She has lived in her current home in Swampscott for nearly 70 years. “The town has been […]
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Every picture tells a story
A mixture of renaissance and royalty — that might be the best way to describe Swampscott’s Edythe Comins Baker. From being a political activist to volunteering on countless charitable and philanthropic endeavors to being a devoted mother of two and grandmother of one, “Edye” has done it all, spending her life looking out for others. […]
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One chapter ends and another begins
When the town was first hiring for a position at the library, Alyce Deveau said she was asked if she would stay on for a full year. When she agreed, the town immediately hired her. Now, 38 years later, Deveau is celebrating her retirement. “I’ve enjoyed every second of it here,” Deveau said. “I’m lucky […]
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Rotary puts service above self
Swampscott Rotary Club is a small group of people with big goals who enjoy each other’s company while doing a lot of good for the local community and beyond. If you are looking for something to do, to find new friends or to engage in meaningful volunteer work, the club is always welcoming new members. […]
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Success the Ianotti way
Town residents Vivian and Marc Iannotti are building a family business empire one grocery store at a time. Vivian Iannotti called the couple’s new Stop and Compare store in Lynn’s State Street plaza “a culmination of everything” they have worked hard to achieve ever since Vivian’s mother, Betty Calvo, opened the first Stop and Compare […]
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A salute to two stalwarts
Peter R. Beatrice Jr. and Peter Sack were remembered in October by town residents as passionate people who were generous with their time. Beatrice sired a family that became a part of the town’s athletic royalty and Sack left his mark as an educator and ardent supporter of that town’s sports program. Beatrice died this […]
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He wonders where the time went
These days, Clem Schoenebeck is renowned for his poetry ― but that hasn’t always been the case. The Swampscott resident attended Pennsylvania State University and was a part of the school’s track and cross-country teams. He met his future wife, Bonnie, at Penn State and they were married in his senior year. After spending two […]
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