Board approves four septic system design variances
Board of Health unanimously approves septic system designs at four Ipswich properties. The board voted to approve designs for 53 Skytop Road, 8 Bowdoin Road, 2 Howard Street, and 19 Dartmouth Road at its August 10 meeting.
Board of Health · Meeting of August 10, 2026
IPSWICH — Board of Health unanimously approves septic system designs at four Ipswich properties. The board voted to approve designs for 53 Skytop Road, 8 Bowdoin Road, 2 Howard Street, and 19 Dartmouth Road at its August 10 meeting. Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon recommended approval for all four applications, represented by Domestic Septic Design.
Susan C. Hubbard moved to approve each design, Dr. Susan Boreri seconded, and all four motions passed unanimously.
The approvals include variances and waivers such as setback reductions, sieve analysis use in lieu of percolation tests, and groundwater separation reductions. Each approval carries conditions including deed notices, installer certifications, and installation deadlines ranging from April 2028 to October 2027.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of August 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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