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.
The headstone for a woman born in 1879 now sits by a rosebush at Eagle Hill Landing in Ipswich, Massachusetts, after it was unearthed from the mud during low.