Assessors approve $300,000 overlay release for schools and town
Board of Assessors · Meeting of March 2, 2026
IPSWICH — The Ipswich Board of Assessors approved release of $300,000 from overlay reserves to support town and school fiscal 2027 budgets. Chairperson Mary-Lou Ireland, M.A.A., led the approval of Interim Town Manager Thomas Younger's request, designating $200,000 for the combined town and school FY27 budget and $100,000 for additional town needs. The board processed February 2026 abatement reports totaling $21,049.74 across motor vehicle excise, real estate, boat excise, and personal property categories.
January 2026 real estate abatements of $83,862.77 were also approved.
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Source: the Board of Assessors meeting of March 2, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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