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Voters OK $9.8M safety debt, but project stalled
September 24, 2026
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Ipswich Special Election Backs Public Safety Debt, but Facility Still Blocked
Ipswich voters narrowly approved $9.8 million in borrowing for a proposed public safety facility at Pineswamp and Linebrook roads, 952-945, in the September 22 special election. The project still cannot move forward, because the funding request fell short of the two-thirds majority required at the September 8 Special Town Meeting.
The Local News
Obituary: Former Crane Beach Manager Thomas A. Lynch Passes Away at 64
Thomas A. Lynch, who served as Crane Beach manager for The Trustees of Reservations following a career in defense contract management, died September 17, 2026.
The Local News
Pump Station Proposal Goes Before Planning Board Tonight
Ipswich's Planning Board continues a public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Thursday on proposed pump stations at Town Hall, 25 Green Street and 65 East Street, filed by the town's Water & Wastewater Director.
Town of Ipswich
School Committee Communications Subcommittee Meets Remotely Today
The Ipswich School Committee's Communications Subcommittee meets via Zoom at 8 a.m. Thursday to finalize its goals and review the September newsletter.
Town of Ipswich
Ipswich Girls Soccer Hosts Hamilton-Wenham Today
Ipswich's girls varsity soccer team hosts Hamilton-Wenham at 4 p.m. Thursday at Jack Welch Stadium.
MaxPreps
Ipswich Boys Soccer Visits Hamilton-Wenham Today
Ipswich's boys varsity soccer team plays at Hamilton-Wenham Regional at 4 p.m. Thursday in South Hamilton.
MaxPreps
Ipswich Volleyball Hosts North Reading Today
Ipswich's girls varsity volleyball team hosts North Reading at 5 p.m. Thursday at Ipswich High School.
MaxPreps
Guided Fall Birding Walk Set at Ipswich River Sanctuary Today
Mass Audubon leads an early-fall migration bird walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, open to adults.
Mass Audubon
Rotary Breakfast Previews Cambodian-Inspired October Performance
Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club's 7:15 a.m. breakfast Thursday at Rowley Country Club features Dan Lovy and colleagues from The Orchestra on the Hill discussing a free October performance celebrating Cambodian culture.
Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Club
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