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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Ipswich School Building Committee moves ahead with OPM search (thelocalnews.news) — Ipswich's School Building Committee is actively hiring an owner's project manager to guide a major school construction project, with applications due Sept. 30 and finalist interviews planned for late October. The committee is touring existing schools, weighing a Linebrook Road site, and aiming to recommend a candidate to the state by November so contract approval can be in place before year's end.
2. 9 Fall Harvest Festivals In Massachusetts That Belong On Your Bucket List (takingthekids.com) — Ipswich's own Marini Farm Stand earns a prime spot on this statewide fall festival list, thanks to its sprawling corn maze, pumpkin patch, and busy farm stand on Linebrook Road. The guide also rounds up other Massachusetts harvest festivals, but emphasizes that Ipswich residents can enjoy top‑tier autumn fun, fresh produce, and seasonal events right in town.
3. High school roundup/scores: Caitlin O'Neil nets four goals in Hanover rout (bostonherald.com) — Ipswich High athletes had a busy day, with field hockey topping North Reading 6-2 behind an Ava Poire hat trick and strong play from Ella McCarthy, while both boys and girls cross country teams fell to Manchester Essex. The roundup also lists volleyball and other statewide scores, giving Ipswich fans a broader look at how neighboring schools are performing.
4. Shellfish Harvesters Awarded $300K Relief After 12-Day Sewage Discharge Closure (patch.com) — Ipswich shellfish harvesters hit by this summer's Merrimack River sewage closure are among those eligible for $300,000 in new state relief. The program follows a 12‑day shutdown of local shellfish beds and comes alongside expanded harvesting access in nearby Plum Island Sound, potentially adding dozens of working days each year for North Shore shellfishers.
5. In Their Own Words... with Mike Girard of The Fools (nhmagazine.com) — Ipswich gets a nostalgic spotlight as hometown of The Fools, the rock band that once threw a raucous celebration at Castle Hill and played packed local clubs in town. Frontman Mike Girard reflects on growing up and living in Ipswich, the band's long career, and how their music still draws multi‑generation fans across New England today.
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