Conservation Commission

Ipswich Conservation Commission unanimously approves farm lease renewal and infrastructure permits. Chair Jennifer Hughes led approval of the Marini Farm Lease renewal with Ipswich Open Space, a 40-year-old operation, with updated provisions for worker's compensation and rental rate adjustments

Ipswich Conservation Commission continues permits to March, requires updated stormwater compliance. Chair Jennifer Hughes and her colleagues unanimously continued seven environmental applications to March 4, 2026, while requiring an 18,600-square-foot Mitchell Road addition to comply with updated

Ipswich Conservation Commission approves bollard installation, continues environmental reviews. The Commission unanimously approved a Small Project Permit for National Grid to install two bollards at 10 Mitchell Road with post-construction inspection required. The Commission discussed an Essex

The Ipswich Conservation Commission approved three small project permits while flagging residential project concerns. Dead tree removal at 3 Spillers Lane, new deck footings at 202 High Street, and fence installation at 1 Burrage Lane were approved unanimously with post-construction inspections.

The Ipswich Conservation Commission unanimously approves Avalon Bay's 214-unit residential development at 36 Essex Road. The commission, led by Acting Chair Jennifer Hughes and Conservation Agent Mary Lester, issued an Order of Conditions for the project, which includes three apartment buildings,