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Select Board approves provisional commercial clam permit for Brian Zilinsky

The Select Board approved a provisional commercial shellfish permit for Brian Zilinsky, contingent on confirmation he intends to clam through March 2026, and unanimously authorized his application for the April 2026 permit lottery. Chair Charles Surpitski led the five-member board through routine

Board of Assessors commits $2.19 billion in motor vehicle excise

Ipswich Board of Assessors commits $2.19 billion in motor vehicle excise. Mary-Lou Ireland, Chairperson, and Sean McFadden, Member, oversaw commitments of $2,178,619.83 for 2026 and $12,907.04 for 2025. The board approved an ATB settlement for Jason Maloney and granted abatements on multiple

Planning Board approves Public Safety Building exterior modifications

Ipswich Planning Board approves exterior design modifications to the Public Safety Building. The board unanimously approved design changes at 36 Linebrook Road, modified in response to resident input, with conditions requiring traffic data and crosswalk improvements before construction. The board

Committee appoints new steward, sets 2026 stewardship agenda

Ipswich Open Space Committee appoints steward, weighs affordable housing fund petition. The committee introduced new Steward Sarah Hardwick during its January 26 Zoom meeting and discussed 2026 stewardship priorities including conservation monitoring improvements, public engagement enhancements,

Zoning Board approves porch addition after dimensional correction required

Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves Special Permit for home addition at 17 Poplar Street. Chair Robert Gambale and the five-member board found that the Joyce family's addition to their nonconforming single-family dwelling met all required criteria under Section XI.J and granted the permit