Ipswich Historical Commission unanimously approved renovation plans for 13 High Street, moved by Mariana Ovnic and seconded by Laura Gresh. The commission also reviewed designs for a Hill Garage renovation at Turner Hill, with an updated memo for the Planning Board before its August 13 meeting.
Ipswich Historical Commission voted unanimously to write letter on Turner Hill Historic Garage. At its July 13 meeting, the seven-member commission approved a motion by Laura Gresh to compile comments on the Turner Hill proposal for the Planning Board's August 13 review.
Historical Commission discusses dam for National Register nomination. Officer Mariana Ovnic and Commissioner Tracy Hendrickson reviewed the commission's investigation of placing the town's dam on the National Register of Historic Places ahead of a spring Town Meeting warrant article. Officer Laura
Historical Commission and NOAA move forward on plans to memorialize the Mill Dam. Guest Brian Kelder of the NOAA Restoration Center presented examples from similar projects in Andover, Plymouth, Billerica, and Exeter, New Hampshire, as the commission considered how to honor the dam ahead of the
Ipswich boards launch joint effort for downtown design standards. The Planning Board, Design Review Board, Historical Commission, and 3A Task Force convened jointly to develop new illustrated design guidelines for downtown's 3A/MBTA district. Planning Director Alan Manoian and Assistant Town
Ipswich Historical Commission unanimously voted to keep its same officers in place. The four officers, Mariana Ovnic, Lindsay Randall, Laura Gresh, and David Lebowitz, will continue leading the commission for two more years following the March 9 vote. The commission also received updates on
The Ipswich Historical Commission is planning an antique road show for April with expert appraiser Nancy Carlisle. Carlisle will review approximately 15 to 20 objects at the event, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 am at Town Hall, to advise owners on appraisal and insurance
Ipswich Historical Commission advances historic preservation agreement framework, completes Phase 2 survey report. Chair Mariana Ovnic reported completion of the survey with integrated commissioner feedback for consultant submission. Commissioner Stephen Miles presented background on the town's
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