People and Places
Swampscott residents tell their stories
“Small town, big heart” is the slogan for Swampscott Unites, Respects, Embraces Diversity (S.U.R.E. Diversity), a volunteer community group dedicated…
Beautifying the peninsula with the Nahant Garden Club
Since its founding in 1927, the Nahant Garden Club has been a staple of the town, providing not only education…
Swampscott Conservancy unfolds Grant Program
Recently, a Youth Conservation Grant Program was unfolded by the Swampscott Conservancy. Formed in 2018, the Swampscott Conservancy is a…
Life & Style
From Swampscott’s weight room to national champion
Swampscott has had a plethora of great high-school athletes throughout its rich history in different sports. One Swampscott graduate might…
One sculpture at a time on Nahant Beach
Regular visitors to Nahant Beach are probably familiar with Gary White’s work, whether they know it or not. In the…
Sew envious
As a kid, Karlene Ball was constantly being dragged to the fabric store by her mom. On the weekend’s, they…
Spurring good ideas into action
Swampscott resident Lynne Krasker Schultz has big plans for the community nonprofit SPUR after being selected as the organization’s new…
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…
Sports & Leisure
Gino Faia: Among the greats
Gino Faia is well known around the North Shore, as he’s been the Swampscott boys hockey coach for more than two decades. He’s been a coach for Swampscott for 27…
Coco Clopton is a Triple Threat on and off the field
In the world of high school athletics, there are standout athletes, and then there’s Swampscott High School’s 17-year-old Coco Clopton. A true triple-threat athlete, Clopton has excelled in field hockey,…
Arts & Entertainment
Reno Pisano: A legacy in sculpture
Nahant lost an artistic treasure in April when sculptor Reno “Ray” Pisano died at the age of 101. The artist,…
Artistic evolution: Stefanie Timmermann
Stefanie Timmermann’s art style has varied widely throughout her career. The native of Germany first moved to Swampscott in 2009.…
A Collective approach to art in town
Approaching 10 months in business, Coastal Collective has established itself as a one-stop shop for all things Swampscott. The ocean-side…
Past & Present
Nahant on the Rocks
“Nahant on the Rocks” takes its visitors back in time for an interactive history lesson. The Nahant Historical Society’s first…
Greetings from Swampscott Hotel and Resort Paradise
For the last several years, if someone wants to visit the North Shore, Swampscott is not where they would stay.…
Food & Drink
An ‘alchemy’ of Scandinavian and Asian cuisines
Most towns on the North Shore would be lucky to claim a great restaurant specializing in either Asian or Nordic…
A one-stop shop comes to Nahant
Residents will no longer have to travel across the Causeway to get a carton of eggs and a gallon of…