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This Week in Ipswich: Jun 15 - Jun 21
2 stories from Ipswich News this week.
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of Monday 2026-06-15 through Sunday 2026-06-21
One Ipswich obituary is carried in this week's column. Wysocki, Jennie, 94, of Ipswich, died June 17, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband Francis Wysocki and is survived by her daughter-in-law Patti, granddaughter Courtney Meehan, great grandchild Beau, and godson Tom Dudek. A fune…
Sports
Ipswich sports roundup, June 15 to June 21
Ipswich Little League's AAA Blue Rocks have been crowned 2026 division champions, according to the league's website. On the soccer front, Ipswich Youth Soccer (IYS) has entered its regular registration window for Fall 2026 programs — In-Town Soccer registration runs through August 9, wh…
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board Grants Permit for Horseback Riding School
Zoning board grants special permit for horseback riding school.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves four certificates of compliance
The Ipswich Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve four certificates of compliance. The Commission issued final certificates for completed work at 39 River Road, 45 Heartbreak Road, 115 Topsfield Road, and 4 Riverside Drive.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board schedules September meeting for Public Safety Facility
The Ipswich Select Board voted to schedule a September 8 Special Town Meeting for the Public Safety Facility project, moving the vote forward to control construction costs escalating at approximately 32,000 dollars per week.
Government · School Building Committee
School Building Committee discusses site evaluation approach
Ipswich School Building Committee discussed site evaluation and project scope ahead of the July 16 MSBA deadline. Michael S. Dougherty, Chair, and members debated whether to revisit five sites from a 2018 feasibility study or evaluate additional privately-owned properties.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Orders Major Review for Waldingfield Road Hotel Plan
Planning Board voted unanimously to require major public review for a Waldingfield Road hotel proposal.
Government · Waterways Advisory Committee
Waterways Panel Targets 2028 Budget for Wharf, Wall Grant
The Ipswich Waterways Advisory Committee advanced planning for a commercial wharf and wall grant project, targeting the 2028 budget with backing from 40 harvesters and six waterfront businesses.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board sets six goals for fiscal 2027, defers charter review
Ipswich Select Board adopts six fiscal 2027 goals after acknowledging most prior-year targets went unmet. Chair Mike Dougherty led the board through a SMART goal-setting framework, carrying forward electric light governance and downtown community planning while deferring a formal charter commission