Government

Ipswich Shellfish Subcommittee nominates two to regional harvest task force. The committee unanimously selected Paul Damon as commercial license representative and Michael Walker as recreational license representative to the new Ipswich Shellfish Harvest Task Force, a subcommittee of the Northeast

Ipswich housing boards vote to propose transfer tax on luxury sales. Chair C. Allen presented a local transfer fee proposal on residential and commercial properties sold above $1 million. The Affordable Housing Trust voted 4-0 in favor; the Ipswich Housing Partnership voted 7-0 in favor. Both

Finance Committee finalizes four fiscal 2027 goals and prioritizes capital strategy for the coming year. Chair Emilie Smith and the committee adopted objectives focused on clear fiscal 2027 budgeting, capital plan process strengthening, equipment maintenance oversight, and revenue monitoring.

Ipswich housing boards advance transfer-tax proposal for town meeting. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund voted 4 to 0, and the Ipswich Housing Partnership voted 7 to 0, to propose a 2 percent local transfer fee on property sales above $1 million. Chair C. Allen presented sales data and discussed

Select Board keeps fisherman's permit intact pending residency proof. The board voted unanimously to let Steven Hemeon retain his commercial shellfish permit through March 31 as long as he provides weekly proof of stay at the Arbor Inn to the police department, with automatic revocation if