Ipswich Local News

Vibrant and engaging, the Ipswich Local News serves as your go-to source for news and happenings in Ipswich, Rowley, and surrounding communities. The print version hits newsstands every Wednesday, focusing mainly on Ipswich and Rowley. Meanwhile, the website, thelocalnews.news, is refreshed daily and covers a broader area. The Ipswich Local News operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to preserving a community-owned newspaper in Ipswich. We welcome advertising and also appreciate tax-deductible donations from anyone who wants to help support local journalism. This newspaper was established by John Muldoon and the late Bill Wasserman.

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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.
From the editor: Rowley, it's all my fault

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | John Muldoon

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers I need to apologize. I was a little hasty two weeks ago when I decided to stop deliveries in Rowley and instead distribute papers in their usual drop-off spots around town. Unfortunately, I didn’t tell residents in advance. As a result, a fair few got in touch when their newspaper failed to appear in their mailboxes. So, what happened? Basically, we looked at the books and found that income — primarily donations — from Rowley was falling short.
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.
"3A for Ipswich" launches bid to pass MBTA zoning at town meeting

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | John Muldoon

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — People who picture themselves living in Ipswich should also picture themselves making $222,000 a year — and some houses on the market. In comments to a new group called 3A For Ipswich, Patrick Maguire, CEO of North Shore Realtors, painted a grim scene for prospective home buyers. Speaking at a press conference last Friday, Maguire said there are currently 11 homes on the market in Ipswich with a median list price of $1.4 million.
Demonstration draws hundreds to protest actions of president

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | John Muldoon

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers Hundreds came out Saturday to protest recent actions by the Trump Administration. Residents lined South Main Street from the Ipswich Museum to the Hall-Haskell House and also gathered in several groups at Five Corners. “They’re dismantling our country. They’re looting our government. They are handing it all over to Musk and the ultra-rich. And they think we’ll just watch.
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.
Lite Waite: Compared with the Crane family and Ratan Tata, today’s super-rich aren’t all that super

1 week ago | thelocalnews.news | Bob Waite

- Advertisement -Please Support Local Advertisers by Bob WaiteI am writing this from Kerala, India, surrounded by thousands of acres of tea plants. But I am thinking about the Crane family, who did so much for Ipswich. When a group of schoolgirls had a dream of building a local hospital, the Crane family stepped in to provide the dollars to push their effort across the finish line.