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Letter: Vote NO on additional funding for public safety facility
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (399+ words) I'm writing this'letter'to voice what seems to me an obvious and necessary criticism of Jamie Fay's statements quoted in a recent article. It is frankly ridiculous to say that Ipswich schools serve a mere 10% of the community. Whether missing the…...
Town & Country Garden Club celebrates Deb Lambert Daffodil Day
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (234+ words) IPSWICH " The Town & Country Garden Club gathered at its newly planted daffodil garden last Thursday morning to celebrate the life and legacy of local horticulturist Deb Lambert. More than 30 club members and attendees brought the sunshine on a cloudy day,…...
Ipswich-Rowley Rotary welcomes four new members
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (162+ words) by Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is delighted to welcome David Fields, Eric Gedstad, Kevin Moriarty, and Virginia Stevens to the Rotary family. David Fields lives in Rowley and is employed by the state of Massachusetts in the field of…...
Only girl on Masco golf team says she was forced to leave school
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1117+ words) BOXFORD " The only girl on the Masconomet High School golf team has said she was forced to not only leave the team but find a new school due to bullying and threats of sexual assault. A ninth-grade Boxford resident, student…...
Bean Counting Clash: Fay presses Dougherty on opposition to public safety facility funding
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (86+ words) thelocalnews. news IPSWICH " Despite its cute name, last weekend's "bean counting" meeting featured a series of heated exchanges between members of the Select Board and Finance Committee (Fin Com). After Selectperson and School Building Committee (SBC) Chair Michael Dougherty opposed…...
New England Biolabs invites applicants for 2026 Passion in Science Awards
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (216+ words) IPSWICH " New England Biolabs is inviting scientists to apply for the 2026 Passion in Science Awards, which recognizes people who use their passion for science to affect positive change." The awards recognize those working to make a difference in four different…...
Youth orchestra to host free concert, pasta dinner for Ipswich-area seniors
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (222+ words) IPSWICH " The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) will present a free concert and pasta dinner for senior citizens on Monday, May 4, at Ascension Memorial Church. The event, scheduled for 5 p. m. , is part of NMYO's "Youth Serving Through Music" concert series and…...
State rejects request to immediately reopen shellfishing at Middle Ground flats
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (698+ words) IPSWICH " The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has rejected the Select Board's request to immediately reopen shellfishing at the Middle Ground clam flats. In an April 1 letter, DMF Director Dan Mc Kiernan said the shellfish beds must remain closed until…...
Sweeney looks forward to 'homecoming' as new town manager
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (964+ words) IPSWICH " The Select Board voted unanimously last Thursday to offer the town manager position to Brendan Sweeney, citing his local roots, youthful energy, clear communication, and experience in state and local government. Sweeney edged out fellow finalist Steve Bartha, Lexington's…...
The North Shore looks up as it celebrates International Dark Sky Week
1+ week, 1+ day ago (518+ words) NORTH SHORE " After humanity returned to the lunar surface with the historic Artemis II mission " the first crewed flight to orbit the moon in over half a century " the eyes of the world are once again fixed on the heavens....