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Swampscott Town Poet Laureate Selections Announced

Do you know a local poet who might be interested in submitted a piece next year?


The winners of the first Annual Swampscott Town Poet Laureate Selections was announced over the weekend. 

The young poet chosen for this year is middle-schooler Abigail Rhoads for her poem, "Your Words".

The adult poet chosen this year is Nancy Hewitt for her work entitled "Elegy for the Chalkboard".

Congratulations to all who submitted their work for consideration!


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