Ipswich Local News PRESRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ECR WSS IPSWICH, MA PERMIT NO. 20 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED • www.ipswichlocalnews.com • January 15, 2020 • VOLUME 1, ISSUE 12 Utility pole fire cuts power, sparks brush fire by John Muldoon Ipswich Local News Labor In Vain will play at Along The Way Coffee House on January 25. Riley Daley of the girl’s basketball team in action. (Photo by Jack Mulhern). See page 13. A fire near the top of a utility pole cut power to a section of town and sparked a brush fire on the ground below it. Firefighters were out to the scene twice on Saturday afternoon. The first call was around 2:30 p.m. for a report of smoke at the corner of East and Spring streets. Firefighters doused the area down and left shortly afterwards. They weren’t back in the station for long, however, when there was a report of arcing wires in the same area. Residents also reported a momentary interruption to their power, and some said they saw a flash. Firefighters then found themselves back to extinguish another fire in the same area, but this time there were flames on the utility pole. They also had to wait for the Electric Light Department to cut power before they could douse the pole from the ground. That outage affected residents from High and North Main streets to East Street, Green Street, and sections of downtown. Meanwhile, the upward-facing section of the pole remained on fire until utility worker Dan Rowland used his bucket truck to take a fire hose up to finally douse the flames. The fire was likely caused by a broken insulator, he said. Power was restored to residents at around 4:30 p.m. Firefighter Matthew Lemire douses flames at the corner of East and Spring streets. Expansion plans for Family Dollar building Owner says he expects to start on 13 new apartments above store this year WBUR’s “On Point” analyst Jack Beatty reaches back to the 1930s in his first play, The Battle Not Begun: Munich 1938, focusing on a meeting between Adolph Hitler and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain on the brink of WWII. The only reading is on February 9 at 2 p.m. in the Wenham Museum. Tickets are $20 each, available at www.punctuate4.org. by John Muldoon Ipswich Local News IPSWICH — Although he hasn’t filed plans with the town yet, Frank Pasciuto, owner of the Family Dollar building, said he expects to start on 13 new apartments above the store later this year. His comments were made to the planning board on Thursday during a separate discussion on his contribution to the affordable housing fund. Pasciuto bought 15 Market Street in July 2018 when it already had permission to add 16 condos above the existing one-story building that currently houses Family Dollar and Hair Crafters. Pasciuto is now the largest private property owner on Market Street. The construction project above Family Dollar was held up due to the store’s lease, which prohibits construction. However, the lease is up for renewal later this year, Pasciuto told planners. To complicate matters, Family Dollar’s parent company, Dollar Tree Inc., of Chesepeake, Va., announced in March of 2019 that it was closing 390 Family Dollar stores. Ipswich doesn’t appear to be on the list — Gloucester is the nearest closure — and Pasciuto said he hoped to keep the discount store, noting, “I think they’re a benefit for the town.” turn to page 10 2 Ipswich Local News • Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Residence at Riverbend applies to add 11 units Board member Kevin Westerhoff noted the expansion didn’t meet the threshold to require an electric IPSWICH — The Resivehicle charging station, but dence at Riverbend has filed he asked if it was considered. an application to add 11 more Bloom replied that the units to its building. company could look into it. The assisted-living facility “We’re always trying to stay on County Road currently up on technology as well,” he has 75 units with 85 beds ofadded. fering different levels of care Affordable units for senior citizens. Of the 86 units when built, Presenting plans to the nine will be affordable, Nylen planning board last week, said. Under an agreement attorney Chip Nylen of with the town, a payment Lynch, DeSimone & Nylen, will be made if no match is LLP, Boston, noted he was found for an affordable unit, involved with the original The Residence at Riverbend on County Road (Route 1A) is set to build 11 new units. he added. application to the board in sion. the years, he added. Cleary, showed up to the One website estimated 2012. Engineer Charlie Weir of The current building is hearing. that prices at the facility The senior-care facility Meridian Associates in Bevaround 26,000 square feet, “They’ve been great neigh- ranged from $6,330 to $8,229 was built on the lot of the bors, and the traffic hasn’t a month. former Marguery Restaurant, erly said the agreement with and LCB wants to add a IRWA included the donation three-story addition with been an issue,” she told Bloom said the arrangewhich was destroyed by fire of riverfront land and the another 4,500 sq. ft. The lot is planners. Her one quibble ment ensures units are not in 1975. around 12 acres in area. was with puddling where the sitting empty and that the An Ipswich resident, Nyl- development of trails. Residence owners LCB The new section would be driveway met Route 1A, she town gets money for its housen said agreements had to be Senior Living also agreed to 75 long and built at the back said. ing fund. reached during the original make 10% of the units affordside of the building. Board member Paul Nord“It seems to be a good application with the Ipswich Weir said around one acre berg asked Bloom to describe agreement,” said Anderson. River Watershed Association, able or pay into the town’s affordable housing trust fund, of the property is impervious. the typical resident. Bloom Speaking from the audiwhich is next door, and at Nylen said. Those payments “Most of the lot is either grass said the “average resident” ence, Linda Alexson asked town meeting, which had to have totaled $166,000 over or open space,” he said. is an 85-year-old woman. if meals and activities were approve a sewer-line extenGiven the nature of the The facility has independent included in the price for the resident population, the living, assisted living, and affordable units. developers asked for a waiver a more secure memory care Bloom said they were. from parking requirements center, he said, Alexson then asked if the Ipswich Local News is in the process of becoming a to bring the total number of Although he agreed a affordable apartments were 501(c)(3) or non-profit operation. It is published weekly, spaces up by eight to to 65. huge parking lot isn’t needed, on the town’s register, noting and 6,800 copies are mailed to homes and businesses in Nylen said a few residents Nordberg said he notices the that the 11 new units take the Ipswich; 200 more are distributed locally. have cars, but they are transi- lot is always “fullish.” town further away from the All articles in the newspaper can also be found online tioning away from them. Bloom agreed but added, 10% target to prevent unat IpswichLocalNews.com. Discussion “I’ve never been not able to friendly 40B developments. Chairman Keith Anderfind a space.” “I think, as a town, we’re Editor and Publisher son suggested LCB could cut Alternate Helen Weather- failing to get to that 10%,” she John P. Muldoon (617 410 NEWS / jm@ipswichlocalnews.com) operating costs with solar all asked about water usage. said. panels. “It’s worth a good, Nylen replied that there are Anderson agreed, but Consulting Publisher and Ad Sales solid look,” he said. rain gardens and infiltration added that the situation at William Wasserman Lee Bloom, LCB’s direcbasins to return water to the Riverbend was less straight(978 500 6077 / wassyw@verizon.net) tor of development, said he ground. forward. Ad Sales would like to talk to abutters Weir added that there is The board planned a site Marianne Putur Burns (mariannehburns@gmail.com) first to see what they thought no onsite irrigation, since visit for January 18 and will Ipswich Local News • PO Box 183 • Ipswich, MA 01938 of the panels’ appearance. the plantings are all drought likely resume the hearing Our office is at Gathr, 42 Market Street, Ipswich. Just one of the abutters, Laura tolerant. later this month. by John Muldoon Ipswich Local News Ipswich Local News OUI liquor charges at Ipswich Court A case of operating under the influence (OUI) of liquor against Richard J. Lyman, 56, of 852 Hale Street, Beverly, was continued for one year, according to court records. A charge of OUI drugs was dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth, while Lyman was found responsible for failure to stop or yield and not responsible for possessing an open container, records said. The charges dated to 3:55 p.m. on December 31, 2019, in Wenham, where, police said, they came across a minor crash at the intersection of Grapevine Road and Hill St. Officer Kevin Kelley said when he arrived, it looked like a Volkswagen Jetta had been hit on the right side by a Jeep Cherokee. Lyman was out of his vehicle and told police, “I messed up,” and, “I didn’t even stop,” Kelley’s report said. Police said they saw marijuana in the car and an open bottle of vodka under the driver’s side seat. Lyman lost his license for 60 days and was ordered to pay a $250 OUI fee, $250 to the head injury fund, $50 to the OUI victims’ fund, and $50 to the victims’ fund, along with ongoing court costs, the disposition said. *** A case of operating under the influence (OUI) of liquor against Molly M. Riordan, 24, of 29 Wenham Rd., Topsfield was continued for one year, according to court records. The case dated to Dec. 9, 2019, in Ipswich. Police said they stopped to check on a vehicle pulled over at 11:45 p.m. near the DPW on County Road. Riordan reportedly recorded a blood alcohol content of 0.151% at the scene, police said. Riordan lost her license for 45 days, was enrolled in driver education, and was ordered to pay $600 in fees and assessments, along with ongoing court costs, the disposition said. *** Thomas Sabbio, 47, of 21 Pemberton Road, Topsfield was put on pretrial probation for six months on a charge of assault and battery on a family/household member on December 11, 2019, according to court records. *** Charges of unlicensed Nails etc. c’est la vie • • operation and driving with a suspended registration against Gessimar S. Pereira, 39, of 28 Granite Street, Peabody were dismissed upon payment of $250 in costs and $50 to the victims’ fund, according to court records. Pereira was found responsible for failing to stop for police on the same date, October 11, 2019, records said. Police said they checked on white van driving on Route 1 at around 4:20 p.m. and its plates were allegedly suspended. Police said they attempted to stop the vehicle near the Topsfield Fair, but it continued and took a right onto Central Street. The van eventually stopped at the intersection of Central and High streets, police said. *** A charge of disguise to obstruct justice against Damian Rodriguez-Acevedo, 18, of 4350 Washington Street, Roslindale was dropped, according to court records. Police claimed he gave a false name after a crash on January 5, 2020, in Topsfield. However, police said he was arrested on an outstanding warrant. 146 High Street, Ipswich • 978-356-2121 Career opportunities here in Ipswich! EEC-licensed childcare center with a family feel • certification preferred • come join our team! 126 County Road, Ipswich • firstclassipswich@gmail.com LETTER Patrick J. McNally -Attorney at Law- ESTATE PLANNING WILLS AND TRUSTS REAL ESTATE ELDER LAW PROBATE day and evening appointments home visits • free consultation reasonable rates Call today: (978) 356-4655 or (978) 337-8914 lawtrick@yahoo.com 74 Little Neck Road, Ipswich Ipswich Humane Group looks back at 2019 and thanks its many supporters Since its founding in 1982, The Ipswich Humane Group has become a well-known and much-loved volunteer town organization. Working in conjunction with the town’s animal control officer, its purpose is to ensure that all our needy cats and dogs receive medical attention, compassionate care, food, and shelter until they find their forever home through adoption. In 2019, the IHG was able to find loving homes for 94 cats and dogs. The IHG has over 50 volunteers, and the board of di- ipswich photo your complete film and digital lab instant passport photos photo and slide restoration and printing color and black-and-white copy service fax: receive and send video and reel transfers 38 essex road (next door to Zenobia) 978.356.7972 fax: 978 356 7955 rectors would like to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to all of them for serving the animals in the shelter by providing for their daily needs. These volunteers feed, care for, and, if needed, give medication to the animals as well as keep the facilities clean. They also help with fundraising events throughout the year. The shelter exists and shines because of their unwavering and loving dedication. The IHG is always looking for new volunteers who would like to provide foster care of animals in their homes as well as provide dog walking services. We on the board are always humbled by the spirit and continuous outpouring of support from our greater Ipswich community. The intent of this letter is to acknowledge and thank all of our town’s concerned and compassionate citizens for their constant and faithful financial support throughout the year. 100% of all donations are utilized to provide the best care possible for any animal that comes through the shelter’s door. The generosity of our community is another reason why Ipswich has an animal shelter that we can all be proud of. We would like to give a special thank-you to the Marini family for generously offering us their greenhouse every December for our biggest fundraiser, the Tree Jubilee, and for the use of their corn field every September for our “Doggy Maze Daze” fundraiser. 2019 was the ninth year of the Tree Jubilee. This event has become a much-loved tradition to which our Ipswich and North Shore families and beyond look forward to each year. We would like to thank the St. John’s Prep Animal Welfare Club. Their members volunteer at the Tree Jubilee, provide much-needed services at the animal shelter throughout the year, and run their own fundraisers, like the “Annual Blessing of the Animals,” to support our shelter. We would also like to thank: • All those who supported us at the Olde Ipswich Days, Ipswich Chowder Fest, Appleton Farm’s Family Farm Day, Tree Jubilee, and Doggy Maze Daze. • All those who support the IHG and make donations throughout the year. • The Tractor Supply Store and Petco for including us Naimo Gallery 24 Central Street, Ipswich in their community outreach programs. • Dan MacAlpine of the Chronicle & Transcript and John Muldoon of the Ipswich Local News for the excellent coverage they provide all year. • Diana Wynne, photographer, who provided photos of the dogs and their two-footed family members at the Doggy Maze Daze. We greatly appreciate and want to thank the following veterinarian clinics for their dedication and medical support throughout the year: Topsfield Veterinarian Hospital, SRH, Muddy Creek, Hamilton/Wenham Veterinarian Hospital, and the Ipswich Animal Hospital. The Ipswich Animal Shelter is located at 17 Fowler’s Lane and hosts an open house every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a great time to visit and interact with the animals that are up for adoption, see the wonderful shelter that your funds and support have made possible, and learn how you can help animals. We are appreciative of gift cards from the following: Chewy, Amazon, Market Basket, Tractor Supply, and Petco (and, of course, monetary donations are always welcomed and needed). For further information, please call the animal shelter at 978 356-6652 or check out our website. Donations can be sent to Ipswich Humane Group, P.O. Box 873, Ipswich, MA, 01938, or they can be made through our website. Sincerely, Catherine Carney-Feldman IHG board member and volunteer Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • Ipswich Local News 5 The Outsidah If all goes as planned, by the time you read these words, I will be a quitter — and I’m glad by Doug Brendel If all goes as planned, by the time you read these words, I will be within a few hours of quitting my job. I don’t mean I’m quitting my “paying work” as a freelance direct-mail copywriter for non-profit organizations. And I don’t mean I’ve lost my “passion,” which is my charitable work with NewThing.net in the former Soviet Union. Of course, I don’t mean I’ll stop posting my snarky blogs at ComplicatedEnglish.com, where I whine about other people’s grammar, syntax, and punctuation. And I certainly don’t mean I’m through with Outsidah.com; how could I cease offering witty commentary on life in smalltown New England from the standpoint of a newcomer when I’ve been doing it for nearly a decade — and with a minimum of hate mail in response? No, I’m talking about a job I’ve held three times in my life, one for each kid. I’m talking about Teen Taxi Driver. If God smiles on me next Thursday, I’m done. Our third and final child, Lydia Charlotte, is scheduled to take her driving test with Triad Driving School in Georgetown, and I’m praying they taught her well. I wouldn’t know, personally, because over the course of all those hours of behindthe-wheel training required for a teen to get a license, Lydia Charlotte’s mother was in the passenger seat. I was cowering, eyes clamped shut, in the back seat. Not that Lydia Charlotte is a bad driver. I hear from Mom that our daughter is actually quite competent. She did the whole 30 required hours of live classroom instruction, the whole 12 hours driving in the company of a certified instructor, and six hours observing another student driver from the back seat. (Geez! Massachusetts! Legislate much? Don’t you realize the kid in the back seat is spending those six hours on Snapchat?) I also attended the requisite two-hour “content of driver education” class as Lydia Charlotte’s “parent or guardian.” (I’m definitely her parent; look how identical our scowls are.) So please don’t misinterpret my quivering blindly in the back seat. This isn’t a matter of the driver’s skills. This is a matter of the passenger’s nerves. Seeing an automobile as a “death machine,” as I do, I have a really hard time letting anyone else drive other than me. I’m not so delusional as to think I’m a better driver than everyone else on the road; it’s just that if I’m going to die a tragic accidental death, I prefer the person delivering the eulogy to say, “It’s almost ironic that he went this way after a lifetime of fearing automobiles” — as opposed to having no choice but to say, “He might still be here with us today if he had just trusted his paranoia ... if he just hadn’t climbed into that passenger seat.” In any moment of crisis, give me a steering wheel to grasp. For me, a false sense of control beats actual lack of control any old day. But I digress. I enjoy my children. During my cumulative 4.72 million hours as Teen Taxi Driver, I’ve found them to be mostly pleasant driving companions. I’ve been Teen Taxi Driver first for Natalie, then for Kristofer, and now for Lydia Charlotte. But soon — maybe tomorrow, even, depending on how early in the day you read this — I won’t be Teen Taxi Driver ever again. There will be no more, “I need to go to Julian’s for our project; it’s due tomorrow.” 6 Ipswich Local News • Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2 accidents send 3 to hospital IPSWICH — Two women were injured and another was taken to the hospital for an evaluation after two crashes on Thursday, Jan. 9. The first accident happened at around 4:50 p.m. on Route 1 at the intersection with Linebrook Road. Two women were taken to Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport after that crash. One of the drivers was also cited for failing to stop or yield, police said. At the scene, a 1997 Jeep Cherokee had heavy frontend damage, while a 2014 Subaru Forester had driver-side damage and airbag deployment. Both of those vehicles had to be towed after the crash. The second accident happened at around 5:35 at the intersection of County and Essex roads. With both Action Ambu- lance crews still at the hospital, the Newbury ambulance was needed to help with that accident. Medics radioed that a woman, seven months pregnant, was in a car that was rear-ended. She told them her stomach hit the steering wheel and that she wanted to be checked out in hospital. The impact didn’t appear to be as severe, as both cars were drivable after the crash. LETTER Remove dam to restore natural flow To the editor: Upon moving to Ipswich in 2018, I was very excited about the organized effort to tear down the head of tide dam on the Ipswich River. The removing of this relatively small impoundment would have economic, environmental, recreational, and aesthetic benefits to everyone living in the Ipswich area. Sea-run herring will be restored to their former inland range. This would benefit populations of ground fish. Recreational and commercial fishing interests would reap a good reward in perpetuity. A freed river would restore nutrient flow that benefits plankton, the key foundation of marine life. This is important for the clams we so appreciate. When river flow is stagnated by the dam’s presence, solar radiation and summer air temperatures more readily heat the water. A free river would reduce this heat pollution. A cooler and free-flowing river contains more oxygen. Higher oxygen content of the river entering the estuary improves the fishery and the quality of life in the tidal flats. Recreationally, besides fishing, the river will be open to paddling and tubing. The riparian shoreline will become more biodiverse with dam removal. The present stagnated water level of the dam impoundment is not aesthetic and lends itself to eliminating biodiversity of the littoral area. Stagnation of water is a most poisonous condition of nature. With weather events intensifying on the east coast, larger and larger floods are sure to happen. To reduce property and infrastructure damage in a major flood, removal of the dam would be wise. If the dam is removed, Ipswich residents can stand with pride that this town did its part to help restore the natural flow and path of freshwater to the ocean. In a world where more and more dams and their flow regulation are wrecking marine fisheries and greatly contributing to heat pollution of coastal waters, Ipswich can join a small number of communities contributing to making this world a better place. Roger Wheeler Ipswich New year, new you! 15 Market Street, Ipswich, MA • info@haircraftersipswich.com LETTERS ICC work enhances the cultural life of Ipswich To the editor: Am I the only one in town who didn’t know all that the Ipswich Cultural Council (ICC) does to support arts and culture in our community? Or that this group of Ipswich residents, all volunteers, are appointed by the select board? Sure, I know they have hosted the Arts and Illumination weekend for the past ten years. I also know that under the leadership of the ICC, Arts and Illumination has grown into the largest town-wide weekend event, one that everyone looks forward to. That one event alone gives me reason enough to appreciate, applaud and marvel at the contributions ICC has made to the town of Ipswich. Now, thanks to Michael McGrath’s recent Letter to the Editor (January 8, 2020), I know the breadth and depth of this committee’s fine work to enhance the cultural life of Ipswich. From Michael’s letter, I learned that grants issued by ICC support of a variety of arts in Ipswich: music programs, choral performances, concert series, plays, dance performance and instruction, poetry, and photography. What’s more, these grants serve all ages and provide funding to several town institutions and arts organiza- tions; namely the Ipswich Museum, Ipswich Council on Aging, Ipswich Public Library, Chorus Northshore, Ipswich River Watershed Association, Ipswich Moving Company, and Northeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestras. I was also impressed to see that Robert Shetterly’s inspiring project, Americans Who Tell the Truth: Models of Courageous Citizenship was on the list of ICC-funded grants. Spearheaded by a group of local residents, Americans Who Tell the Truth was a multi-faceted, collaborative effort bringing together individuals, businesses, and cultural organizations for an entire month. Providing a portion of the funding for Americans Who Tell the Truth is another shining example of how ICC plays a part in enriching arts and culture in Ipswich. Thank you, Michael McGrath, for bringing to light all that ICC has done and continues to do for the town of Ipswich. It’s noteworthy what this group of Ipswich residents accomplishes for the benefit of the town and, in doing so, brings the community together. The ICC deserves a standing ovation. Bravo! Catherine Bartholomew Ipswich Let’s not be in a hurry to remove our old friend To the editor: No one seems to remember the 100-year flood or its ramifications. Standing in front of a the King’s Rook building on South Main Street and looking left in the dam’s direction, one could see rolling waves barreling downstream that were over one’s head and whose force, if the dam failed, would put several businesses underwater all down Market Street and Central Street. I would hazard a guess the municipal parking lot would also be affected. Let’s not be in a hurry to remove an old friend that has protected the town for at least a hundred years. Thank you. Kristen Callahan Ipswich Send opinion pieces and letters (300 words or fewer) to news@IpswichLocalNews. com Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • Ipswich Local News 7 COMMENTARY Who’s responsible for single-use plastic packaging town’s costs for managing our waste and hauling. The new focus for now This past Sunday, the Boston Globe is to reduce our waste. ran a front-page lead story discussing In 2017, the Ipswich Recycling the growing costs of recycling that is Committee revised our name and our hitting towns in western Massachumission. We changed our name to the setts. And, as many of us know, reIpswich Waste Reduction Advisory cycling costs are hitting us in eastern Committee, and we did so to sync Mass. and Ipswich as well. our mission with the new realities According to the Globe article, of managing waste. Although our “Boston, for example, is now paying commitment to recycling remains, nearly $5 million to have recycling our new focus is REDUCING waste. collections carted away, up from just Waste reduction (or prevention) is the $200,000 in 2017.” preferred approach to waste manIn Ipswich, our recyagement, because waste cling costs are bundled that never gets created with our hauling of doesn’t have waste trash. Marlene Connolly, management costs. town of Ipswich Waste Try incorporating Reduction Manager, exsome small tweaks into plains that, “In 2017, we your routine. You’ll (the town) were making throw out less trash $10 per ton on recycled and help fight climate materials, but we don’t change at the same time. make that anymore. Buy well-made Now the cost of hauling (where haul- products and borrow the items that ers JRM baked the recycling process- you rarely use. When you purchase ing costs) went up $200,000 per year long-lasting clothes, housewares, starting July 1, 2018. Which is a LOT. and electronics, you’ll trash them less But we don’t pay per ton like some of often. Even better, when possible, the other towns.” borrow or buy used goods. Why the rise in costs? In July of Cut plastic and single-use items 2017, China notified the World Trade out of your daily routine. For exOrganization that it would put a ample, swap your facial wipes for a stop to importing 24 varieties of solid reusable washcloth and, of course, waste, including types of plastic and please use reusable water bottles and unsorted paper commonly sent from shopping bags. the U.S. (mostly because many of Think about joining the Ipswich these materials were contaminated Curbside Composting Program: On with mixed materials from lazy recy- average, Americans toss out a stagcling practices and confusing inforgering 400 pounds of food per person mation on what is recyclable.) every year. Most of it ends up in a Although some materials continue landfill, where it releases methane, a to move, their values have dropped potent contributor to climate change. due to reduced demand. Recyclers By composting organics with the Ipsare also facing increased inspections wich compost program, you can turn for contamination levels. As a result, waste into rich compost. material recovery facilities like ours Paula Jones is a member of the town’s (JRM) have adjusted their processing waste reduction advisory committee, to remove additional contaminants which can be reached at ipswichrecycles@ which has increased their operating gmail.com or on the Facebook page, Ipscosts. As their costs rise, so does our wich Recycles & Composts. by Paula Jones 8 Ipswich Local News • Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Rehearsal for Murder at high school What’s on in Ipswich? Wednesday, Jan. 15 Meditation for Fundamental Wellbeing, Ipswich Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Illustrated talk about the warming Arctic, Ipswich Museum, 7:30 p.m. Labor In Vain, Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 Truffle Duo, Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 Stripped Away (dance concert), Ipswich Moving Company, Cogswell Street, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Rehearsal For Murder”, Dolan Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. The Ken Clark Organ Trio, Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Rally For Our Rights, Center Green, South Main Street, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Got Poetry?, Zumi’s, Market Street, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. “Rehearsal For Murder”, Dolan Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 Dinner Bell community meal, Masonic Lodge, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Jazz at The May Flower, Depot Square, 7 p.m. “The playwright turns on the stage work light and prepares for the first reading of his new play. The actors, producer, director, and others connected with the show come onto the stage, and under their humorous (and utterly real) theatrical talk, tension grows.” “As these people start with he new play, startling connections to the murder begin to unfold,” we are told. “The growing tension reaches the boiling point with surprising revelations, countered by others even more Just an opening night party ... or is something more sinister brewing?! (Left to right) Jess Murphy, Tommy Surpitski, Jason Rollins, Cecelia McElwain, and Natalie Schoonover schmooze. (Photo by Kristina Brendel) A murder mystery is about to unfold this weekend when students present Rehearsal For Murder. It’s an extra play in the year’s line-up and was added at the behest of students who read it in class. Jill Hasselbacher is directing, “but the students are really driving the production,” organizers say. The plot centers around the apparent suicide of a beautiful leading lady and fiancée of playwright Alex Dennison. “He is heartbroken, but, on the first anniversary of her death, he gathers the cast and crew from that ill-fated night in the same Broadway theater, ostensibly to read a new play he is working on, a mystery in which a famous actress is killed,” organizers say. Another description adds, Stage manager Ella Crudelle takes notes at the playwright’s (Evan Kneedler) instructions to his assistant (Sophia Stasiuk) and stagehand (Zeke Allman). Photo by Kristina Brendel. Hello, Mary? How are you? Want to get together for a coffee? Great! See you at Zumi’s at 3! • 40 Market Street Ipswich, MA 01938 (978) 356-1988 surprising. The dazzling yet basically logical twists build to a climax and solution that are theatrically stunning!” “The authors of this thriller have all had direct Broadway experience, and their dialogue has a special sting of wit and reality.” “Rehearsal For Murder” plays for two nights only, Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dolan Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door for $10, $8 for students and seniors. No demolition delay for Broadway Historical commission says 1 Broadway doesn’t need protection a 1925 deed, but it referred to the owner about future plans by John Muldoon “a lot” rather than a strucfor the lot. Ipswich Local News ture, he said. The property is in the InIPSWICH — The historical Although the building town Residential (IR) zoning commission has decided that looked old in parts, interior district, which allows single, 1 Broadway Avenue doesn’t construction was modern, he double, and multi-family need to be protected from said. structures. demolition. At the meeting, other The principal in 1 BroadThe matter came before members were curious about way Avenue LLC is Geno the board last week after the what is planned for the prop- Ranaldi of Water Street, Newowners, 1 Broadway Develerty. buryport, according to the opment LLC of State Street in Chairman John Fiske notsecretary of state’s corporate Boston applied for a permit ed that the commission had database. to tear down the building. no responsibility for deterThe company was orgaThe demolition delay mining future uses. nized on October 7, 2011, the bylaw is designed to protect It can try to negotiate with database said. The company “significant buildings within owners, and that approach bought the property around the town which constitute has met with varying degrees that time for $212,000 after it or reflect distinctive features of success in the past, he was foreclosed upon, acof the architectural, cultural, added. cording to the Essex County political, economic, and/or Any new development Register of Deeds. social history of the town.” could be a matter for the It was previously owned Once a demolition permit planning or zoning boards, by James and Judith Beauapplication is filed, the histor- he said. vais, who bought it in Octoical commission has 14 days Planning director Ethan ber 2000 from Eva Pechilis for to determine if the building is Parsons said on Monday that $265,000, the office’s records architecturally or historically his office hasn’t heard from said. significant. If the commission determines that a building is significant, it can impose a one-year demolition delay to figure out ways to save or move the structure. However, in the case of Broadway Avenue, the commission voted unanimously to say it wasn’t significant. Northeast Cabernet Town tax records said the Broadway Avenue structure Monterey Chardonnay was built around 1880. It has six apartments with a total of 10 bedrooms and six bathOregon Pinot Noir rooms, the records said. The lot, which is behind DJ’s Variety at the corner of Caroline and Broadway aveNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc nues, is 0.383 acres in area. At the historical commission meeting, town historian 146 High Street, Suite E • family owned Gordon Harris said that the Mon. – Thurs. 9 – 9 • Fri. 9 – 10 • Sat. 9 – 9 • Sun. 10 – 6 building looked old, but that his research was inconclusive. 978-356-4322 He traced records back to Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • Ipswich Local News this space could be yours for the low price of 30 reach 6,800 homes and businesses in Ipswich! • check out our … WINTER WINE SALES Josh $14.99 Hess $9.99 Marinated chicken stuffed with roasted red pepper, mozzarella, and basil Marinated chicken stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese Elouan $14.99 Matua $10.99 / 2 for $20 Ipswich Beverage Company Other fillings are ... cran-apple bread stuffing spinach and feta cheddar, rice, and broccoli Ipswich Butcher Bros. 195 High Street, Suite E 978.312.3303 • ipswichbb@aol.com 9 10 Ipswich Local News • Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Galvin will honor Americans Who Tell the Truth organizers IPSWICH — Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin is set to visit town on Feb. 1. His election-year visit comes just two days before the Iowa caucuses and 10 days before the New Hampshire primary. Hosted by the Ipswich Democratic Town Committee, Galvin will also present the town party’s community service award to Meryl Baier “and all those involved” in last year’s month-long festival, Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT). AWTT revolved around a series of portraits by artist Robert Shetterly that were on display in different locations around town. Events that tied into it included concerts, a dance, art shows, and discussions. The award ceremony will be held at the Democrats’ 2020 Annual Breakfast fundraiser to support its election headquarters, which serves Ipswich and surrounding communities. The event will be held at the Ipswich VFW, 110 County Road, Ipswich, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes “a gourmet breakfast catered by the Wooden Spoon,” organizers said. Sponsorships are $60. Tickets can be bought online or at the door. Organizers said all are welcome. Celebrate Mrs. Crane’s birthday! Curator Susan Hill Dolan will lead a special tour of the Great House during this February during the birthday week of Mrs. Florence Crane (her birthday is on Feb. 5). The tour will focus on Mrs. Crane, her family, and the interiors she helped design with her architect, David Adler. “Birthday cupcakes are included!” organizers said. The tour takes place on Saturday, February 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Trustees member admission is $12. Non-members pay $20. Organizers said space is limited and advance reservations are recommended. Lease holding up apartment plans from page 1 But he said he was unsure about Dollar Tree’s intentions. “I don’t know if Ipswich falls into their formula of what they’re really looking for,” he said. Dollar Tree bought Family Dollar for $8.5 billion in 2015 but has struggled with its acquisition since. Pasciuto said he hoped to have architectural plans for the planning board later this year. Different versions would include the building with and without Family Dollar, he said. The approval for 16 units included either two affordable apartments or a payment to the town’s affordable housing fund. Three of the apart- ments have already been built on the first floor behind Hair Crafters. Although Pasciuto was confident he would be back before the board later in the year with new plans, chairman Keith Anderson cautioned circumstances could be different. “I can’t count on that. I hope to see you,” he said. 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That makes it a lobbying firm. The public has been urged The APOA says its mission to be cautious after a group is to, “Help elect local leaders named the American Police who respect and understand Officers Alliance (APOA) be- the decisions police officers came active in town again. are forced to make each day, Representing itself as a and will fight for their rights “non-profit,” it is spoofing lo- and ensure that police officers cal phone numbers to request are receiving the support, donations on behalf of police tools, training, and compenand then asking for credit sation they need and deserve card details over the phone. so they can remain safe as “At best, it is a monthey protect us.” ey-making endeavor for But its IRS forms show personal or political activism, that the APOA spends almost and at worst a straight-up nine out of every $10 it raises. scam,” Police Chief Paul NiIts form 990 filing for 2017 kas said in an email. showed it raised $1,034,701 The local calls come from but spent $849,897 on “proa man named “Roy,” and fessional fundraising fees.” the phone numbers on caller When other expenses were ID look like they come from added, the APOA was left Ipswich. with $105,142 for the year. He has been calling into That is 10.2% of the money it town for the past severraised, the filing said. al months, particularly in A longer 8872 filing with December, and has recently the IRS breaks down the renewed his calls. He hangs organization’s spending and up when queried about his income. association. Donors are listed, and The APOA has a one-star there were 21 in all from review on Yelp! That is the Massachusetts, the form said. lowest rating — or, as the Amounts given were between review website describes it, $200 and $500. “Eek! Methinks not.” No one was from IpsMany of the comments wich, but two North Shore were from people who said donations for $200 each were they or family work in law recorded in Rockport and enforcement and that the Georgetown. APOA has no legitimate ties APOA expenditures were to police groups. made mostly to organizaThe comments also tions: claimed calls were using • United Support LLC spoofed numbers. of Lake Elsinore, Calif., for Based in Arlington, Va., technology services, carrier the APOA is not listed as minutes, and dialer expense a 501(c)(3) organization on • Residential Programs the IRS’ list of charitable Inc. of Eatontown, N.J., for non-profits. tele-fundraising, data, and It is, however, a tax-extechnology services empt group on the IRS’ list • Jak Productions of Atlanby John Muldoon Ipswich Local News ta for tele-fundraising. Although the United Support website looks like a charity, the company’s filing with the California Secretary of State’s office is more vague. Organized in 2010, the company’s for-profit purpose is “to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Beverly-Killea Limited Liability Company Act.” Residential Programs was organized in 2010 as a for-profit company, the New Jersey’s Secretary of State’s office said. Also organized as a for-profit corporation, Jak Productions filed a notice last year to dissolve, the Georgia Secretary of State’s office said. “This is certainly not a company I would recommend anyone donate money to,” Nikas said. “If they want to support their local or state law enforcement and their outreach programs, they can donate to them directly.” Examples of those groups include the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, MassCOP, and Mass Police Association, Nikas said. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • Ipswich Local News $5K grant for school cafeterias IPSWICH — People who collect trash for money have given a chunk of the proceeds back to the schools. Ipswich Sustainable Education, which raises money twice a year with its electronic recycling events, has donated $5,000 to the school cafeterias. ISE mentors the district-wide Green Teams, and a handful of those students presented the oversized ceremonial check to school officials at the school committee’s meeting on Jan. 9. Before the cash changed hands, the students noted ... • A “whopping” 91% of plastic is not recycled. • 90% of all trash floating on the oceans is plastic pollution. • Single-use plastics are used for an average of 12 minutes. The Green Team members are collaborating with Food Service Director Meghan Persson to make “climate- friendly changes in the school cafeterias,” they said. That includes replacing plastic straws at the elementary schools with compostable ones and offering water in cardboard cartons and through the Green Team-funded hydration stations. Another initiative to reduce waste is to use washable utensils instead of plastic. 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Mr. Prisby was predeceased by three brothers: Walter Prisby and Ignatius Prisby, both formerly of Ipswich, and Frank Prisby, formerly of Amesbury; and by five sisters: Kathryn Zabelski, Elizabeth Eliopoulos, Frances LeClair, all of Ipswich, Ann Strungis, formerly of Jamaica Plain, and Valeria Carosella, formerly of Roslindale. He was the former husband of the late Mary S. (Soffron) Murphy of Ipswich. A veteran of World War II, John proudly served with the United States Navy from 1943 to February 1946. He was a Seaman First Class aboard the heavy cruiser USS Canberra in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, including the Philippine liberation. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Ipswich and spent most of his working career at the United Shoe Machinery Co. in Beverly, from where he retired in 1986. John was a lifelong member of the PLAV Post 92 and proudly marched in many Veterans’ and Memorial Day parades in Ipswich. John also served years as president and on the board of directors at the Kosciusko Club. He enjoyed spending time with many friends there. He also was a member of the VFW Post #1093 and the St. Lawrence Literary Society. John loved to work in his vegetable garden and was an enthusiastic fan of both the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16 at the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich followed by interment with military honors in the Cowles Memorial Cemetery, Ipswich. Visitation will be held on Thursday prior to the service from 9 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in John’s name to a charity of one’s choice. For directions or to leave a condolence. please visit www.whittier-porter.com. MaryLee (King) Hovanian of Laconia, N.H., and Venice, Fla., passed on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, after a brief illness. MaryLee grew up in Medford and attended Matignon High School, where she would meet her first husband, Joseph Dooley Jr., of Arlington. She graduated from Boston College in 1963 with a degree in nursing. She held a number of positions throughout her career, including as a visiting nurse in Medford, a charge nurse at Boston City Hospital, and later at Cable Hospital in Ipswich, where she would later raise her family on Edge St. During this time, she also pursued and received a master’s degree from Boston University. She then spent 26 years as a professor of medical/surgical nursing at North Shore Community College, until she retired in 2005. In 1985, she married Syren (Charles) Hovanian of Salem, N.H., and would then spend the next 35 years summering at Lake Winnipesaukee. She enjoyed swimming and gardening, playing dominos with her grandchildren and cards with her neighbors, and cooking for family and friends, where no one ever left hungry. By all accounts, she was an excellent cook (and novice food critic!). Upon retirement, MaryLee spent her winters in Florida and eventually settled in Venice, Fla., in a community surrounded by friends and family. She looked forward to the annual St. Patrick’s community dinners and searching for shark teeth on the nearby beaches. Her greatest joy, though, was the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was a very generous and loving person and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children: Jay Dooley III (and his wife Krisanne) of Topsfield, Noreen Kelly (and her husband Kevin) of Topsfield, and Sean Dooley (and his wife Kristen) of Newbury; five grandchildren: Madison and Brianna Kelly and Colin, Keegan, and Erin Dooley, all of Topsfield. She was beloved sister of Paul King of Tyngsboro, Judy Gianatti of Middleton, Jack King of Miami, Fla., and Carol Mwroka of Venice, Fla.; and beloved aunt to numerous nieces, nephews, and grandnieces/nephews. She is predeceased by her second husband, Syren; her mother, Lenore; and father Paul King of Medford. Calling hours were held at Whittier-Porter Funeral Home on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Carolyn “Bonnie” (Brown) Barney, 71, a longtime resident of both Ipswich and Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, as a leap-year baby just shy of her 18th birthday. Her passing comes at the end of a brief battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Bonnie was the wife of the late Jim Barney of Ipswich and Hamilton and the mother of Mason Barney of New York, N.Y., and Caroline Cohen of Medford. Bonnie was the daughter of the late William G. Brown and Jane P. Brown. She was the fourth of six siblings. They all grew up on Eastern Point in Gloucester. She was valedictorian of her Gloucester High School (class of 1965). She received her B.A. in history/American studies from Smith College in 1970. Following graduation, Bonnie worked as a business consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (starting just two years after BCG hired its first female consultant), and then at an early computer startup called Entrex, before taking time to raise her two children. Upon having children, they moved to Ipswich, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Bonnie was extremely active in local volunteer work, serving as the president of the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library and president of the Friends of the Winthrop School. She was also active in the Ipswich Garden Club, the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, and the Ipswich Yacht Club. In later life, Bonnie held a variety of jobs, including as the librarian at the Ipswich Middle School, as a stock option administrator at Wellfleet Communications and at Avid Technologies, and as the children’s librarian at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. In addition to her two children, she is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jaclyn Okin Barney, and granddaughter Julia Barney, both of New York; her son-in-law, Josh Cohen; and two grandsons, Ethan and Alex Cohen, all of Medford; four sisters: Judith Ryan of Gloucester, Joan Herrmann of Essex, Barry Hamill of Florida, Melinda McAra of Catuamet; a brother, William G. Brown IV, of Gloucester; and many nephews and nieces. Her funeral service was held at 11 a.m., on Friday January 10, in the First Congregational Church of Hamilton. Interment will be held at a later date. In her memory, plant beautiful flowers, enjoy the sunsets, and, if interested, make a contribution in her name to Generous Gardners of Gloucester. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • Ipswich Local News 13 Lady Tigers give their best but lose to Masco by Jack Mulhern A Rowley man was injured on Friday, January 10 when his car rolled over on Newbury Road in Ipswich at around 9:15 a.m. The Chevrolet Sonic hit a tree and ended up back in the roadway. Newbury Road was closed for almost an hour. George Harvey and co-host Tom Finnell discuss topics about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability on ICAM. This week they discuss the Federal Energy Regulation Commission and the fires in Australia. Produced by Brattleboro Public TV, “Energy Week” plays on ICAM channels Verizon 33 and Comcast 9 on Sunday at 10 p.m., Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. The Ipswich girls’ varsity and junior varsity basketball teams jumped back into the fray on foreign parquet on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when they traveled to tip off against the Chieftains from Masconomet. Beginning with the junior varsity team, led by Coach Shannon McFayden, the Tigers held their own in a defensive struggle throughout the first half of the game. Outstanding participants from the Tigers team included Decha Perron and Lily Tabor, who together created five steals and six turnovers before the first-half buzzer sounded. The half ended with the Chieftains ahead, 18-10. As the JV game continued, exceptional hustle plays were performed by Alexa Eliopoulos and Ava Radzim. In addition, significant contributions were provided by Zoe Clarke and Nell Woolfolk during the contest. As the fourth quarter wound down, the Tigers never gave up. Player Catherine Lally contributed with two out of three free-throws to lead the team in shooting percentage. The final score was 31-12. After the game, Coach McFayden emphasized, “It’s all about team development and having fun and forging friendships along the way.” Varsity The varsity girls’ game started as a physical and defensive battle right from the get-go. At the end of the first half, the Chieftains held a 23-18 advantage. The Tigers were led by the stellar play of Mya Cuevas, Riley Daly, and Carter King, who all put numbers on the scoreboard. Defensive standouts included Emma Lombara, Maddie McLaughlin, and Jenny Tarr at guard. Tatum Galuski continually encouraged her teammates to “not give up. Don’t give up.” The Tigers never did. In the end, the Chieftains took the reins commanded by their star shooter, Krystal Zepaj, who poured in four consecutive three-point shots to close out the game, and standout Makayla Graves, with her sideline three-point accuracy. In total, the Chieftains scored eight three-point plays to force the tenacious Tigers to ultimately succumb. The final score was 51-39. After the game, Coach Tolios commented, “I’m really proud of how they competed. Our goal is to get better every game.” 14 Ipswich Local News • Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Tigers get ‘Royals’ treatment on road by Jack Mulhern The Ipswich Boys basketball teams took to the road on Friday, Jan. 10 to deal with the Royals from Georgetown. In the first of the three contests, the JV2 squad dominated in the first half, led by an impressive allaround performance by Nate Pillis at center. Additionally, Adam Coletti, Jeremy Lathrop, and forward Mark Norris contributed with strong efforts on defense and with consistent rebounding. In the end, despite bench contributions from Matt McGowan and John Fortin, the team bowed to Georgetown with a final score of 32-20. In the second game, the JV1 team participated in a nip-and-tuck affair throughout the first half, ending with Georgetown’s one-point advantage at 23-22. In the third quarter, the drama continued as Georgetown led — and despite back-to-back-toback three-pointers from the Royals, the Tigers refused to give in. A comeback was led by Jayden Halecki and Jack Vanderbilt, who both gave determined efforts. The all-heart Tigers trimmed the lead to 4339 with five minutes remaining. A frenetic finish ensued as the Tigers closed the gap to 49-47 with 40 seconds remaining. The contest came down to one chance left for the Tigers to either tie or win with a three-point shot. They chose the latter — to go for victory — and came up inches short. The final score remained 49 Royals over 47 Tigers. Varsity The Varsity Tigers took the floor for the last game of the evening. The team roared to an impressive lead during the first quarter with valuable leadership from star center Nikhil Walker. Despite continuous three-point corner shots from the pesky Royals, the never-say-die Tigers remained close, bringing the half to an end with the home team up, 23-20. Beginning the third quarter, the Tigers were led by the skilled ball-handling and shooting acumen of freshman guard Ray Cuevas. The score remained close, but devilish three-pointers from the Royals sealed the deal. The score drifted in the Royals’ favor at the end of the quarter, 40-28. Despite excellent efforts and sharp shooting by senior Will Vanderbilt, the Royals were too much to take, and the Tigers wilted with the final score being 55-42. The Tigers hit the road to encounter Lynnfield on Tuesday, Jan. 14. They also play Friday in Rockport. Coach Chris Tolios talks with the Lady Tigers. (Jack Mulhern photo) Coaches reflect on recent games 55-42 in a hard-fought game. Head coach Alan Laroche said, “Energy and effort was where we needed it all night. We will On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Tiger Boys basketstart to have more success offensively when we ball team hosted the Masconomet Chieftains. start to attack north to south more on offense and The boys had a rough night, as constant pressure from Masco — combined with cold shooting have better spacing. Tough loss, but we played and fought as a team.” the entire game — led to 71-31 defeat. Ipswich win Head coach Alan Laroche said, “We struggled The Lady Tigers hosted the Georgetown Roytonight with consistent effort on both sides of als on Jan. 10 and prevailed with a huge defeat of the ball. We are looking to bounce back against the Royals by a score of 63-36. Georgetown and put this game behind us.” You would not have thought it was going to be Meanwhile, the Lady Tigers traveled to Masco such a wide victory, as the first quarter was hardon Wednesday night to play the Chieftains and fought, up-and-down basketball. were defeated by a score of 51-39. The Royals shot out to the lead on a couple This game was a lot closer than the final of layups and three-pointers, and Ipswich had a score indicates. Head coach Chris Tolios said, couple of layups and three pointers. “I couldn’t be more proud with how the girls The Tigers were down by seven when Tolios played. They came to compete against a really good Masco team. We were able to play with high called a timeout and told the girls to “wake up.” From that point on, the ladies could not be energy. I thought we were active on the defensive stopped. end and attacked the basket on offense.” Tolios said, “Little bit of a slow start, but “We were only down two going into the fourth when the wheels came off just a little bit. We were girls ended up really competing and the defense fatigued and had costly turnovers as well as gave worked our way out of it. Really nice to see Riley [Daley] and Mya [Cuevas] working together to them a lot of second-chance points,” Tolios added. “The rebounding numbers tell the story, as we lead the way on offense.” “I thought they did a nice job getting everyallowed them 22 offensive rebounds.” “A lot to take away from that game, though. It thing going. Riley also set the pace for us, along was our best full game performance of the season with Tatum [Galuski], defensively to shut them down after their big quarter. It was a good league to this point.” On Friday Jan. 10, the boys traveled to George- win for us, and one that we really needed to get back on track,” he said. town to take on the Royals and were defeated by Mel Bowen Wednesday, January 15, 2020 • Ipswich Local News 15 Man punches woman in car, is found with crystal meth ROWLEY — A man has been sentenced to one year in jail, with 60 days to be served, after he pleaded guilty to punching a woman in the face. In the same court case, Michael A. Amendola, 27, of 198 West 6th Street, Boston pleaded guilty to possessing a class-B drug with intent to distribute, the court record said. A charge of kidnapping was dismissed as part of a plea deal, it added. The case this week before Judge Allen Swan heard that police received two separate calls from motorists on December 29 of a man hitting a woman inside a car. One witness, a Lyft driver, wrote in a statement that he pulled up to a house on Pleasant Street, where he saw the “driver punching the female. She was trying to get out of the car, and the guy pulled her back in.” Heading to the location to look out for a bright blue Dodge Charger, Officer Gavin Forni said he came from Bradford Street and passed the car on Summer Street. He turned around and pulled the car over, and the driver “immediately demanded to know the reason he was being stopped,” he said in his statement. When told the reason, Amendola “became very upset, stating that the two had a minor verbal argument,” Forni’s report said. When asked for his license, Amendola wanted to know if he was under arrest or being detained, police said. Forni said he told Amendola he was not free to leave and asked again for his license. “After much back-andforth, Amendola handed me his license,” Forni’s report relayed. All this time, the woman, Kristy Kivlin — who was also arrested later — “remained calm, staring ahead,” the report added. Officer John Raffi had arrived by this point and asked Kivlin, who is also from Boston, to come to his cruiser, Forni said. At that point, “Amendola became more agitated, yelling out his window, ‘Don’t say anything to them,’” while continuing to ask if he was under arrest, his report noted. Forni said he told Amendola he wasn’t under arrest, but neither was he free to leave until the situation had been investigated. He then asked the driver why police had gotten calls about a woman being punched. “He wasn’t willing to talk to me unless he was under arrest,” Forni wrote in his report. When talking to Kivlin, Forni said police were given several false names. She also told them “that the two were a romantically involved brother and sister,” his report said. Forni said police eventually got her name and found warrants from Taunton alleging three counts of assault and battery on ambulance crews. After a search of her pockets, police said they found two small glass pipes with black burns on either end. Forni said Kivlin was asked if she had anything in the car police should know about. She reportedly said her bag had two needles, one used and one “loaded,” police said, and she was later charged with possession of a class-B substance. Forni said went back to Amendola and asked him to step out of the car, but the driver “became very argumentative, stating that I had no reason to search his vehicle.” He told Amendola his reasoning, and “after much arguing, he stepped out of the vehicle,” the report said. He was asked to stand in front of Raffi’s cruiser so Forni could search the Dodge. Once he did so, “in plain view,” Forni said he saw a “gold/brown” vial. Police said it contained a “clear, rock-like substance,” which was methamphetamine, or crystal meth, a class-B narcotic. With word coming through that the witness was willing to make a statement, Forni said Amendola was placed under arrest. However, “He became very resistant with officers by flailing his arms and attempting to bring himself to the ground,” Forni’s report said. After he was cuffed, Amendola “began yelling for his mother,” it added. He shouted that Kivlin “was a rat and that he would make sure every dealer in Boston knew it,” the report said. Due to other remarks not making sense and “invol- untary (seizure-like) movements of his body,” Action Ambulance was called, it added. After medics arrived, they attempted to put Amendola in the ambulance, but he reportedly became uncooperative, police said. “He stated that he couldn’t go to hospital because he had PTSD of being raped before,” the report said. Meanwhile, a search of the car’s trunk found an unlocked safe with six clear baggies containing a “clear, rock-like substance,” Forni said. The weight of the substance in the baggies ranged from 1.76 grams to 2.06 grams, he added. Other items found include a scale, a bundle of plastic bags, “several used needles,” “several glass pipes,” another cell phone, and $202 in cash, police said. On the charge of assault-and-battery on a family/household member, Amendola was sentenced to a year with 60 days to be served, given credit for eight Ipswich Floor Covering Inc. 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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in Room A of the Town Hall, 25 Green Street, to act on the following petitions pursuant to the Ipswich Protective Zoning Bylaw: 3 Bay View Road, Kathy and Thomas Stringer request a variance pursuant to, but not limited to, sections IX.K and VI Table of Dimensional and Density F.21 for a second story addition (700 square feet) exceeding the 30% allowable floor area by 4% at 3 Bay View Road (Assessor’s Map 24A, Lot 111) Paula and Charles Reggio request a special permit pursuant to, but not limited to sections XI.J – V. D Table of Use Regulations for a private guest house in the same footprint as the existing pool house at 43 Plover Hill Road (Assessor’s Map 23B, Lot 002A) Petitions may be viewed during regular business hours at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 25 Green Street. Robert Gambale, Chairman Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals Call out for IHS 50th class reunion The Ipswich High School Class of 1970 has announced it will hold a 50th reunion luncheon on September 12, 2020. The event will be held at Ithaki Restaurant and will be followed by entertainment and cocktails at the VFW on County Street. The ticket price has yet to be determined but will include both venues, organizers said. “Much to our dismay, several of our classmates are MIA, although we know most are hiding in plain site here in Ipswich,” said one of the organizers, Suzanne Morse. Anyone interested in attending can contact Arthur Sotis at aasotis@comcast.net. 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