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Ipswich Warns of Fake Planning Fee Invoice Scam

The Town of Ipswich says it has been made aware of a fraudulent scheme sending fake application fee requests by email and invoice to planning applicants. Officials stress those messages are not from the town, and that all application fees are handled in person at Town Hall. Residents are advised not to pay any such invoices or reply to the emails, and to contact the Planning Department directly.

Town of Ipswich

Choate Island Day Returns Sept. 26

The Trustees of Reservations will host Choate Island Day Saturday, Sept. 26, with guided and self-guided tours of the 135-acre wildlife refuge.

The Local News

Library Book Club Discusses 'Lost Kingdom' Tonight

The Ipswich Public Library's Nonfiction Book Club meets tonight, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Julia Flynn Siler's 'Lost Kingdom.'

Ipswich Public Library

Homeschool Adventures Meets at Castle Hill Today

The Trustees' Homeschool Adventures program runs 1 to 4 p.m. today at Castle Hill, featuring outdoor skills and a kayaking trip at the Crane Estate.

The Trustees of Reservations

Appleton Farms Barnyard Story Hour Sold Out Today

Today's 10:30-11:30 a.m. Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms, combining stories with farm animal visits, is sold out, organizers say.

The Trustees of Reservations

Ipswich Girls Soccer Plays Newburyport Today

Ipswich High's varsity girls soccer team plays at Newburyport today, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m.

NFHS Network

Ipswich Boys Soccer Hosts Newburyport Today

Ipswich High's varsity boys soccer team hosts Newburyport today, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. in a Cape Ann League match.

Sports Illustrated

Library Hosts Mother Goose on the Loose Today

Ipswich Public Library's Mother Goose on the Loose runs 10 to 10:30 a.m. today, an early-literacy program with songs and stories for caregivers and children up to age 2.

Ipswich Public Library

Ipswich Museum Lecture on Arthur Wesley Dow's Japan Trip Wednesday

Stephen Miles discusses artist Arthur Wesley Dow's travels in a talk, 'Edo Period Block Prints, Snapshots and a Mysterious Table,' Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ipswich Museum.

Ipswich Museum

Library to Celebrate Laurie Collins' Retirement Wednesday

Ipswich Public Library hosts an open house for Laurie Collins Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 3 to 6 p.m., with speakers starting at 5 p.m.

Ipswich Public Library

Eastern Essex District Veterans' Board Meets Wednesday

The Eastern Essex District Veterans' Services Board of Directors meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Ipswich.

Town of Ipswich