Swampscott Seaglass Village Director To Retire, Search Launched For Successor

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Seaglass Village, the nonprofit organization that enables older adults in Marblehead, Nahant, and Swampscott to enjoy a healthy quality of life while living independently, has launched a search for a new executive director after Alyce Deveau announced her impending retirement.

Deveau has held since the inception of the organization in late 2021.

Deveau worked at the Swampscott Public Library for 39 years, ultimately serving as director before retiring in 2021. As a member of the Swampscott for All Ages Committee, she took on the challenges of a new organization during the early days of COVID.

"Alyce has been a driving force since the very first, and we have been so blessed to benefit from her passion, deep knowledge of the town, and strong leadership," said Heidi Whear, Swampscott’s Director of Aging Services and founder (and current vice president) of Seaglass Village.

Deveau said she plans to continue plans to continue to volunteer with Seaglass.

"I can't imagine a more fulfilling role than working to help seniors live independently in their homes," Deveau said. "I have loved getting to know every member and volunteer, either in person or on the phone.

"Every volunteer activity that I participated in gave me probably more pleasure than it gave the member."

Deveau said enthusiastic about the organization's growth and its plans to expand into Salem.

"There are so many people that need our help, and it is very fulfilling to answer their needs," she said.

"I was thrilled when Alyce accepted the role of Executive Director of Seaglass Village four years ago," said Doreen Hodgkin, immediate past president of the Seaglass Village Board of Directors. "She was the perfect anchor for us to launch this new adventure. I am happy for her that she has decided to take more time for herself and am glad to know that she will continue as a volunteer."

The Executive Director position is part-time and is the only paid position of the organization. A full job description is at the organization’s website. Interested applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to claireregan@seaglassvillage.org.

The office is located at the First Church Congregational in Swampscott, which has generously provided the space for the organization's operations.