Trevor Meek

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Eyesore or historic gem? Turner Hill garage at the center of Ipswich historical commission debate

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — There were tense moments at last week’s historical commission meeting as members debated over a century-old garage that sits on the Turner Hill Golf Club property. Designated as one of seven historic structures on the property, the garage has become such a safety hazard that insurance companies are no longer willing to provide coverage to the club, according to Turner Hill co-owner David Masse.
Let's Sauna! Enjoy a Vacation on Wheels at the Beach

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — Let’s Sauna!That is the name of the company that will be bringing a wood-fired sauna to Pavilion Beach on Saturday, April 26. Described by co-owner Emily Woodcock as a week’s vacation on wheels, the portable sauna has become a hit among cold-water swimmers on the North Shore. “It’s a really awesome community thing to do,” she told the select board on Monday night.
This week in Ipswich's old news: Chicken coop crash, tobacco juice vandal, rowdy parties at Crane's, Haas convicted of murdering family

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers Everything old is new(s) again. Thank you to the Ipswich Public Library for their efforts to archive local newspapers dating back to the 1800s. We hope you enjoy these glimpses into the past. April 10, 1903“While moving a small building designed for a hennery on Saturday afternoon, Edward L. Darling made a narrow escape from serious injury.
Crane resigning as Ipswich town manager to pursue private sector job

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — Town manager Stephen Crane has announced that he will be resigning at the end of May to pursue “an opportunity” in the private sector. “Ipswich is a great town, and pursuing a different career path is the result of 15 years in the same type of role and being ready for a change,” Crane told the Local News.
Select board opposes, FinCom supports model schools petition

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers by Trevor Meek and Amy PalmerIPSWICH — Town officials were hoping to get on the same page regarding a citizen’s town meeting petition for model schools, but they got off to a bit of a tricky start last week. While the select board voted unanimously against the petition, the finance committee voted unanimously in support of it (with one stipulation) the very next day.
Ipswich school committee looking to improve athletics programs

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — The school committee has formed a new policy working group in an effort to improve the district’s athletics programs. The idea was brought to the table at last week’s meeting by committee member Jennifer Donahue. “I think it would benefit us and our athletics programs to come together as school committee members to decide where we want to go with athletics,” she said.
Bialek Park baseball diamond named in honor of George "Mike" Singer

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — Whether he was rounding the bases after a home run, managing teams from the dugout, or calling balls and strikes as an umpire, the late George “Mike” Singer spent most of his life on Ipswich’s baseball diamonds. And now his name and hard-nosed legacy will forever be remembered as generations of ballplayers run out onto Singer Memorial Field every spring and summer.
This week in Ipswich's old news: Strange fish, fall from tree, pinball gambling, Ipswich Spy

2 weeks ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers Everything old is new(s) again. Thank you to the Ipswich Public Library for their efforts to archive local newspapers dating back to the 1800s. We hope you enjoy these glimpses into the past.
Ipswich superintendent wins award for outstanding commitment to music education

2 weeks ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — Superintendent Brian Blake is the 2025 recipient of the Massachusetts Music Educator Association’s (MMEA) School Administrator Award. The award is presented annually to an administrator who has demonstrated outstanding support for and commitment to music education in their school district, according to the MMEA website. Blake was nominated for the award by Ipswich’s music educators, including fine arts director Michael Coelho.
Citizen's town meeting petition roils Ipswich school committee

2 weeks ago | thelocalnews.news | Trevor Meek

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — A citizen’s petition that will be appearing on the annual town meeting warrant is causing concern and friction among school committee members. Submitted by Christopher Carroll, the petition asks town meeting voters to “support cost efficiency” in the elementary school building project by requiring the school committee to give “full consideration” to the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) model school program.