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UPDATE Ipswich Police, Fire Departments Respond to Multivehicle Crash with Serious Injuries on High Street

October 12, 2023October 13, 2023Sean Smyth

IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul Parisi report that the Ipswich Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-car crash Thursday on High Street. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 5:10 p.m. Thursday about a collision near 330 High St. When police and fire crews arrived arrived, they discovered that two […]

Ipswich Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire That Injured Man

April 25, 2022jgprrobert

Chief Paul J. Parisi reports that the Ipswich Fire Department, with support from the Ipswich Police Department and the Ipswich Department of Public Works, responded to a brush fire that caused an injury on Monday morning. On Monday, April 25, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to a report of an out-of-control brush […]

Town of Ipswich Submits Request for Qualifications for Owner’s Project Manager for Design, Construction of Public Safety Building

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021Tom Zuppa

The Town of Ipswich is seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) for a public safety building in accordance with the documents prepared by the Ipswich Town Manager. The RFQ relates to selecting an OPM who will advise and represent the Town of Ipswich during all phases of design and construction […]

Paul J. Parisi Appointed as Ipswich Fire Chief

October 7, 2021Tom Zuppa

Town Manager Anthony Marino and the Ipswich Fire Department are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul J. Parisi as Fire Chief, following the retirement of Chief Andy Theriault. Chief Parisi has 33 years of experience in the fire service, most recently as Fire Marshal for the State of New Hampshire. He also served in […]

Ipswich Fire Department Shares Tips for Holiday Fire Safety

December 9, 2020John Guilfoil

IPSWICH– As residents prepare for the holiday season, Chief Andy Theriault and the Ipswich Fire Department wish to remind the community of important fire prevention tips.

Ipswich Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke and CO Alarms During Daylight Saving Time

October 29, 2020John Guilfoil

IPSWICH — Chief Andy Theriault and the Ipswich Fire Department encourage residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks back for daylight saving time.

Ipswich Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm House Fire

October 6, 2020jgprstaff

Chief Andy Theriault reports that the Ipswich Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm fire Monday afternoon.

Ipswich and Middleton Fire Departments Mourn Passing of Retired Chief Due to Cancer

August 1, 2020August 11, 2020Kristen Potter

IPSWICH — Chief Andy Theriault and the Ipswich Fire Department, and Chief Thomas Martinuk and the Middleton Fire Department, regretfully announce the passing of retired Chief Henry Michalski on Friday, July 31, after a battle with cancer. He was 72. Chief Michalski served as a member of the Middleton Fire Department and rose through the […]

Town of Ipswich Issues Statement Condemning Actions of Minneapolis Police that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd

June 1, 2020July 14, 2020Kristen Potter

IPSWICH — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Police Chief Paul Nikas representing the leadership team of the Town of Ipswich wish to relay to the community that they strongly denounce the actions of Minneapolis Police Officers which resulted in the death of George Floyd last week. “We are deeply troubled by the death of George […]

Ipswich Fire Department Extinguishes Attic Fire

May 28, 2020July 14, 2020Kristen Potter

IPSWICH — Chief Andy Theriault reports that the Ipswich Fire Department extinguished a one-alarm attic fire last night. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, Ipswich Fire responded to a multi-family home at 34 Mitchell Road for a report of a fire in the attic. Engine 2, Lt. Pat Dingle, Firefighter Kendall Buhl and […]