Leon Purington, longtime bus driver, dies at 100

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Obituary: Leon Purington, Centenarian and Former School Bus Driver

Leon Purington, who drove an Ipswich school bus for generations, died Sept. 21 at age 100. He was also the longtime general manager of Price's Car Dealership.

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Planning Board Reviews Town Wharf Pump Station Relocation

The Ipswich Planning Board heard resident concerns Sept. 28 about relocating the aging Town Wharf wastewater pump station to Town Hall land, citing flooding, traffic, noise, odor, and recreational-space worries; a smaller, flood-resistant facility would remain at the wharf.

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School Committee Operations Subcommittee Meets Remotely

The Ipswich School Committee's Operations Subcommittee meets via Zoom today, Sept. 29, at 8 a.m. to discuss district operational business.

Town of Ipswich

Behind-the-Scenes Tour Offered at Castle Hill's Great House

A guided tour exploring behind-the-scenes rooms and historic systems of Castle Hill's Great House runs today, Sept. 29, from 12:30–1:30 p.m.

The Trustees of Reservations

Ipswich Boys Soccer Visits Amesbury

Ipswich's varsity boys soccer team plays at Amesbury today, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. at Amesbury-Landry Stadium.

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Ipswich Girls Soccer Hosts Amesbury

Ipswich's varsity girls soccer team hosts Amesbury today, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at Jack Welch Stadium.

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Ipswich Volleyball Visits Essex Tech

Ipswich varsity girls volleyball plays at Essex Tech today, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. in Hathorne.

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Barnyard Story Hour Scheduled at Appleton Farms

Barnyard Story Hour runs today, Sept. 29, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Hamilton and Ipswich.

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Ipswich School Committee to Meet October 1

The Ipswich School Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in Ipswich.

Town of Ipswich

Ipswich Board of Health to Meet October 5

The Ipswich Board of Health is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m.

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Library Offers 'Mother Goose on the Loose' Early Literacy Program

Caregivers with infants through age 2 are invited to Ipswich Public Library today, Sept. 29, from 10–10:30 a.m., for rhymes, music, and early literacy activities.

Ipswich Public Library

Library Hosts 'Practically Speaking' ESOL Conversation Group

The Ipswich Public Library hosts its weekly informal English conversation group for ESOL learners today, Sept. 29, from 10–11 a.m. in the library conference room.

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