Poet Laureate Selection Committee launches summer publicity drive
Swampscott Poet Laureate Selection Committee plots a summer recruitment and publicity campaign. Committee Chair Stephen Iannaccone submitted a list of five potential judges for approval, with four to be selected by early September to begin accepting applications. Publicity efforts include a
Poet Laureate Selection Committe · Meeting of June 4, 2026
Swampscott Poet Laureate Selection Committee plots a summer recruitment and publicity campaign. Committee Chair Stephen Iannaccone submitted a list of five potential judges for approval, with four to be selected by early September to begin accepting applications. Publicity efforts include a Facebook page, postings at churches, schools, libraries, and local businesses, and distribution of brochures at the Farmers Market and town events through September.
Committee members will also contact school personnel, the historical society, and community organizations about presentations and outreach, with Poet Laureate appointments set to begin January 1, 2027.
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Source: the Poet Laureate Selection Committe meeting of June 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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