The "L" Podcast Channel

In this edition of Guy Clinch's podcast series on NoJitter, Guy talks about the wide implications that occur when a behemoth software vendor missteps. Guy uses an analogy to the Long Tale Theory espoused by editor in chief of Wired, Chris Anderson to explain how the #Fail on the part of vendors who provide operating systems and other software critical to modern life cascades.

My guest for this episode is Robin Crosbie Town Manager in Ipswich Massachusetts. Ms. Crosbie was chosen as the new town manager in Ipswich after an exhaustive search conducted by the Board of Selectman in June 2012. As town manager Robin's responsibilities include management of all town hall departments, active participation in the twice per month Board of Selectman meetings, active planning for and participation in the annual and special town meetings and various other committee meetings and citizen gatherings. We talk about her typical day, her responsibilities, challenges and opportunities for the town.

My guest for this episode is Barry Hopping, Chairman of the Ipswich School Committee. Mr. Hopping has served the Town of Ipswich and has been involved in education in many ways over a long career. We talk about a spectrum of topics ranging from the three focus areas for the current school committee to the disposition of the Little Neck Trust and the settlement with the Feoffees of the Grammar School and the positive results for the children of the town of Ipswich.

In this episode Guy's guest is Co-Chairwoman of the Planning Board for the Town of Ipswich Massachusetts, Heidi Paek. Heidi and Guy discuss a range of topics including the upcoming Oct 15, Special Town Meeting and the proposed amendment the Ipswich Protective Zoning Bylaw to set conditions for a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center.

L-Podcast host Guy Clinch interviews Thomas R. Murphy the current Moderator of the Town of Ipswich Massachusetts. The citizens of the Town of Ipswich have held town meetings since at least 1635. Tom and Guy discuss the Town Meeting and Tom's role as moderator.