Visit the ArcWorks Community Art Center Tent at International Festival

Join ArcWorks for a fun-filled time at the International Festival!

Stitch Club at ArcWorks Community Art Center

Join us for our next Stitch Club meeting!

Monstrous Makeup for Teens

Teen Program @ Swampscott Library: Learn how to create monstrous makeup!

Mass Dems Chair Invites Massachusetts GOP Chair to Debate Party Platforms

Mass Dems Chair John Walsh sent a letter to Mass Republican Chair Bob Maginn inviting him to participate in five debates focused the two parties' platforms.

Open Swim Team Tryouts, New FREE Fitness Classes for All,

Swim Team Open Tryouts, FREE New Fitness Classes for All, New Member of the J Family and More News From the JCC

9/11 Heroes Run 5K

Race on 2012-09-09 at 10:00:00 Swampscott Yacht Club (in adjacent parking lot) 425 Humphrey St. Swampscott,MA 01907,Massachusetts Race costs $25 per person

SYSA IM Soccer Registration Ends 8/31/12!

SYSA IM Soccer Registration Ends 8/31/12.

NSSC: Fall Swimming in Full Swing

NSSC: Fall Swimming in Full Swing

Knitting at the Library

Knitting program at library

Big Blue Bargains Last Day of $5.00 Stuff A Bag & All Women's Shoes $1.00!

Last day of $5.00 stuff a bag & $1.00 women's shoes!

Collegebound Community Services Launches North Shore Community Spirit

"North Shore Community Spirit" is a new, student-run, non-profit organization -- to instill leadership qualities in high school students through community service.

SYSA Intramural Soccer - Last days to register!

Registration reminder.

Big Blue Bargains $5.00 Stuff A Bag Sale

$5.00 Stuff A Bag (clothing only/some racks excluded), Wednesday, August 29th and Saturday, August 25th.

Scott Brown’s Radical Senate Candidates Stand With Akin to Redefine Rape

Scott Brown has given thousands of dollars to other Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate who would redefine rape.

Book Sale @ Swampscott Public Library

The annual book sale @ Swampscott Public Library is the major fund-raiser for the Friends. Support the library and get some great bargains!

Off The Shelf

Library information

Live Concert at the Pool, Try 'Urban Rebounders,' End-of-Summer Bash and More News From the JCC

Don't miss our live concert by the Outdoor Pool, HOT new Fitness classes and an End-of Summer bash. Find out why the J is THE place to be this fall!

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Childrens Hospital in Need of Type O Negative Blood

Just saw this posting on Facebook and thought I'd pass along.

Someone's In The Kitchen With Amy

The Greek Islands - Beyond Our Shore another amazing fantasy trip with real life delightful food and entertainment - a must for NS Seniors Affordable - wonderful

SYSA Fall 2012 Intramural Soccer

SYSA Fall Soccer registration ends 8/24/12!

It Is Mosquito Season, Protect Yourself

mosquito protection, mosquito surveillance

North Shore Memories Art Opening

Karen Bettencourt's collages will change the way you look at your community!

Take Clay for a Spin With Peter Flister

Take wheel-throwing ceramics for a spin with Peter Flister as your guide.

Mass Dems Deliver Medicare “Voucher” to Tisei for his Birthday

Mass Dems has issued Tisei a Medicare “Voucher,” to remind him that the important safety net will be eliminated if the Tisei-backed Ryan Plan is enacted.

Sounds of Swampscott

People find water-related sounds to be the most relaxing. The ostinato of ocean waves can relax or help you sleep. The sound of rain can be another source for relaxation.

Local Teens Go for the Gold & More News From the JCC

There's lots of August action at the JCC! Championship Hoops, Tennis, Outdoor Pool Fun. Plus, the Fall Guide is here, packed with exciting new programs for everyone in…

Mass. Dems Launch New “Tisei Facts” Website

“Tisei Facts,” features original source documents outlining Richard Tisei’s close ties to his family’s web of fraud and deceit.

What’s so ‘Small’ about ‘Small Business’?

What’s so ‘Small’ about ‘Small Business’?

Temple Israel Development Plan Morphs

The developer of the Temple Israel parcel cuts units by 5 and the price they will pay for the land. There will be a rabbit warren of 14 houses all with 10-foot frontages.

Style at any budget?? Stacy London and Style for Hire can help....

Stacy London from TLC's "What Not To Wear" talks about her army of stylists across the country (and right here in Swampscott) ready to tackle your wardrobe and fashion fears.....

Testing the Waters for Opt-In Curbside Kitchen Scrap Collection

Are ten residences, businesses or institutions primed for curbside kitchen scrap and organics collection?

Swampscott High School - Driver Education Class

Swampscott High School - September 2012 Driver Education Course

Richard Tisei for Congress - Meet and Greet at Farmers Market

Tomorrow will be a great opportunity to meet congressional candidate Richard Tisei at the Swampscott Farmers Market from 10-11.

Find Olympic Glory at the JCC, FREE TRX, Spend August at the Outdoor Pool and More News From the J

Who says you have to be in London to win the Gold? Be a champion right here at the J with our Olympic Fitness Challenge! Also, take advantage of a GREAT Summer Membership offer for August!

Windhover's Annual Summer Dance Concert

If you love dance, drop what you had planned and head to Rockport this weekend for Windhover's Annual Summer Dance Concert featuring Forty Steps Dance and Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre.

Senator McGee visits Girls Inc. of Lynn

Senator McGee visits Girls Inc. of Lynn to discuss local environmental issues with the middle school girls.

An End Run Around Proposition 2 ½

Town Planners are trying to increase taxes paid in the town of Swampscott by circumventing the Prop 21/2 requirement for a voter over ride to increase taxes over 21/2 %.

The Dark Side of Your Payroll Company

It's important to note that for those of you who are consumers of payroll services, the side you see of your payroll company can be either very pleasant, or very, very ugly.

Hope, Create, Inspire

I'm ending my blog hiatus to let ya'll know about HFC's new event! I'm super excited, you should be, too! Yeah!