Government · Waste Water Subcommittee
Subcommittee Asks for Water Rate Factor Analysis
The Water & Wastewater Subcommittee asked staff to model seasonal rate factor modifications as rising capital costs push bills higher.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves water-line modification, issues compliance certificate
Ipswich Conservation Commission approved a minor modification for water-line installation and issued one Certificate of Compliance.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Approves Permit Fee Increases, Tobacco Regulation Changes
Ipswich Board of Health voted unanimously on fee increases and tobacco regulation changes. Chair Susan Hubbard and members Susan Boreri and Amanda Donovan approved raising permit and licensing fees effective July 1, 2026, including late renewal from $50 to $75 and pool permits from $150 to $200.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board schedules special town meeting on public safety building project.
Select Board schedules special town meeting on public safety building project. Chair Michael Dougherty opposed the 4-1 vote to hold a Special Town Meeting on July 28 and special election on August 11, citing procedural concerns and precedent, while board members Sarah Player, Linda Alexson, and
Government · Select Board
Ipswich Select Board Sets July 28 Special Town Meeting for Public Safety Building Revote
Ipswich Select Board votes 4-1 to hold a July 28 special town meeting and August 11 special town election on the public safety building after the project fell eight votes short of a two-thirds supermajority at the May annual town meeting.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board sets 30-60-90 day work plan with new Town Manager.
Select Board maps operational priorities for new Town Manager Brendan Sweeney. The Board, led by Chair Mike Dougherty, approved a 30-60-90 day work plan addressing budget finalization, trash conversion communications, capital project tracking, and staffing assessments. Sweeney committed to weekly
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board approves four property permits; continues two cases
Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits at its May 21 meeting. The board unanimously granted permits for a basketball court, second-story dwelling addition, rear deck, and detached garage with carport.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board approves Brendan Sweeney as new Town Manager
Select Board approves three-year contract with new Town Manager Brendan Sweeney, effective May 26. Chair Charles Surpitski was authorized to sign the agreement in Executive Session, with Michael Dougherty, Vice Chair, Sarah Player, Linda Alexson, and Carl Nylen voting unanimously to approve.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves permits for basketball court and trail
Ipswich Conservation Commission approves basketball court and equestrian trail permits. The commission unanimously approved Orders of Conditions for a basketball court at 112 Town Farm Road (Ansello) and an equestrian trail with five stream crossings at 15 Chebacco and 32 Candlewood Road (Essex
Government · Open Space Committee
Committee Advances Plan for Candlewood Road Acquisition
Open Space Committee expects $350,000 state grant to advance Candlewood property acquisition. Open Space Program Manager Asma Syed reported positive feedback from the state Department of Environmental Protection on the drinking water supply protection grant application. The committee discussed