Demolition begins at 4 Lord Square firehouse

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Demolition Begins at Historic 4 Lord Square Firehouse

Crews began demolishing the 1870s firehouse at 4 Lord Square on Sept. 18. Building Commissioner Jim Bone issued the demolition permit, citing safety hazards from the building's deterioration.

The Local News

Select Board Weighs Second Vote on $9.8M Public Safety Facility

Ipswich Select Board members are considering asking Town Meeting to vote again on a $9.8 million borrowing plan for a new public safety facility after voters rejected it.

The Local News

CraneOutdoors Leads Choate Island Kayak-and-Hike Trip Today

CraneOutdoors runs a guided paddle from the Crane Boat Dock to Choate Island Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a natural history hike across the salt marsh refuge.

The Trustees of Reservations

Ipswich Fish and Game Association Hosts Oktoberfest Today

The association's Oktoberfest runs Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 8 p.m., with German food, drinks, and games for members and guests.

Ipswich Fish and Game Association

Special Town Election Set for Tuesday at the YMCA

Ipswich voters can cast ballots in the Special Town Election Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the YMCA, 110 County Road, following the Sept. 8 Special Town Meeting.

Town of Ipswich

Watertown Routs Ipswich Football, 42-7

Watertown built a 28-0 halftime lead and defeated Ipswich 42-7 on Friday, Sept. 18; Ipswich returns to action against Manchester Essex on Oct. 23.

MaxPreps

Castle Hill's Hollywood on the Hill Tour Runs Today

Castle Hill hosts its Hollywood on the Hill tour Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, covering movies filmed at the Crane Estate and behind-the-scenes stories.

The Trustees of Reservations

Castle Hill's Highlights on the Hill Cart Tours Run Today

Castle Hill offers guided cart tours of the Crane Estate's grounds, gardens, marsh, and water views Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

The Trustees of Reservations

Ipswich Running Group Meets Today, Seeks Anniversary Sponsor

The Ipswich Running Group meets Saturday, Sept. 19, at 8 a.m. outside Ippy's Bagels and is seeking a sponsor for its 10th anniversary in 2027, when it plans technical shirts for runners completing 10 runs.

The Local News

Twilight Poetry Walk Marks Ipswich River Sanctuary's 75th Year

Mass Audubon hosts a poetry-guided twilight walk at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield Saturday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., part of the sanctuary's 75th-anniversary programming, followed by a reception in the barn.

Trails & Sails