Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Orders Independent Review of Pump Station Plan
Planning Board ordered independent review of $22.2M water pump station project.
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Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Board approves conservation restriction, opens October warrant hearing
Ipswich Select Board unanimously approved a conservation restriction protecting 8.5 acres of the Rosewood property at 1-5 Rosewood Drive, containing 62 rental apartments, under an agreement stemming from a 2021 settlement.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Ipswich Plans Revised Budget Process as FY28 Challenges Loom
Ipswich outlined a revised budget process for fiscal year 2028 amid significant anticipated challenges.
Government · Finance Committee
Tri-Board Plans More Structured FY28 Budget Process
Ipswich tri-board meeting outlined structural changes to budget planning.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board OKs Pavilion Beach Sauna Use
The Select Board unanimously approved Wildfire Sauna Company's use of Pavilion Beach for a mobile sauna operation on specified 2026 and 2027 dates. The approval sparked discussion about the need for a formal policy and fee structure for commercial use of town property.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves Order of Conditions for pool and patio
Ipswich Conservation Commission approved environmental permits and granted wetland waivers at its August 19 meeting.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board Approves $5 Million Federal Energy Loan
The Ipswich Select Board unanimously approved a $5 million USDA federal loan to fund residential energy improvements through the Electric Light Department's ReInvest Ipswich program.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves two site plans, defers bylaw changes
Planning Board approved two site plans and voted to defer zoning bylaw changes pending a grant-funded study.
Government · Waterways Advisory Committee
Waterways Committee Approves Dock Services, Eyes Major Wharf Grant
The Waterways Advisory Committee approved a dock service contract with Green's Marine at Peatfield Street for $2,000 annually. Vice Chairman David Morin led the meeting with members Michael Arnold, Anthony Giannelli, Gary Hamilton, and Jenna DiMento.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Backs $9.8M Public Safety Building Authorization
Ipswich Finance Committee backed a $9.8 million supplemental debt authorization for the Public Safety Building, supporting Article 1 with a 6-1 vote ahead of a September 8 Special Town Meeting vote.
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