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June 4, 2024
BOSTON — In response to the housing crisis confronting the Bay State, the House on Monday released a $6.2 billion proposal aimed at filling the 200,000-home hole in the commonwealth’s
May 23, 2024
IPSWICH — The town’s long debate over the removal of the Ipswich Mills Dam took a big step closer to a resolution Tuesday night at the annual town election, where
May 23, 2024
The Ipswich Mills Dam has existed in some form for nearly 400 years. A majority of the town's voters say they support getting rid of it.
May 21, 2024
The dam, which has existed in some form since the 1600s, is now at the center of a heated debate.
May 19, 2024
A proposal to remove a centuries-old dam in the center of this historic town has triggered an emotional dispute.
May 19, 2024
A 400-year-old dam in Ipswich, Massachusetts is causing a stir in a small town with a long history.
May 17, 2024
To the editor: At The Trustees, our mission is to protect places of historic, scenic, and ecological significance, including the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms in Ipswich. I am writing
May 16, 2024
A decade of debate in Ipswich comes to a head May 21, when the town votes on whether to remove Ipswich Mills Dam. On one side, removal-advocates hope to restore rare wetlands and provide a cushion against flooding. On the other, dam enthusiasts the tout the importance of the dam's history and recreation, arguing there are alternatives to full removal.
May 6, 2024
Since Colonial times, there has been a dam in the center of Ipswich, and behind it a pond that has become a beloved spot for swimming and paddling. A proposal to remove that dam and "free the river" has divided the town.