State of the Watershed: Middleton Mythbusters Edition

When: May 21, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 pm 
Where: The Visitors Center at Richardson’s Ice Cream, 156 S Main St, Middleton, MA 01949

Join us for an eye-opening evening at Richardson’s Ice Cream as we dig into the realities behind some of the most common myths about water in Middleton and across the Ipswich River watershed.

Hosted by Ipswich River Watershed Association Executive Director Erin Bonney Casey, this “Mythbusters” edition of our State of the Watershed will separate fact from fiction and explore how our local water systems really work—especially in a region where every drop counts.

We’ll take on questions like:

• Wells versus Pipes: Where does your water actually come from, and just how clean is it? ?
• Development: What kinds of growth places the greatest demand on our water supply—and how can Middleton grow sustainably?
• Drought: Does the river always go dry in the summer, or is there more to the story?

Expect a lively, informative conversation grounded in science, local data, and real-world solutions—plus plenty of time for your questions. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just curious about the future of water in your community, this is your chance to get the full picture.

Come for the myths. Leave with the facts—and a clearer sense of what it means to live in a water-constrained watershed.