Select Board interviews three Town Manager finalists ahead of April 9 deliberation. The Board heard from Steve Bartha, former Town Manager in Danvers and Lexington; Angus Jennings, Chief Financial Officer in West Newbury and Hampden, Maine; and Brendan Sweeney, current Assistant Town Administrator
Select Board recommends most warrant articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Chair Charles Surpitski and four fellow members voted unanimously on Articles 1 through 12, with Article 13, authorizing borrowing for Public Safety Building construction, passing 4-1, Vice Chair Michael Dougherty opposed
Select Board votes to direct DEP grant funds for trash toters to general fund. The Board voted 4-0 to place Department of Environmental Protection grant money into the General Fund rather than the Enterprise Fund, rejecting a proposal to increase the Finance Committee Reserve Fund by $5,000 that
Ipswich housing trust approved $20,000 in funding for low-income rental and mortgage assistance. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board voted unanimously to fund Action Inc.'s program supporting low-income residents, with the organization required to provide program updates within six months.
The Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize a $500,000 withdrawal from the electric utility's rate stabilization fund and unanimously approved the electric department's FY27 budget.
The Ipswich Board of Assessors committed motor vehicle and trailer excise for 2026. Chairperson Mary-Lou Ireland, M.A.A., and members David Feldman and Sean McFadden certified the $281,475.45 commitment to Collector of Taxes Kevin Merz. The board approved March abatements totaling $6,561.42 in 2026
Finance Committee held a warrant hearing on six articles, taking no votes but scheduling substantive decisions for April 7. Chair Emilie Smith and members discussed a $3 million wastewater infrastructure request from Water/Wastewater Director Vicki Halmen.
Ipswich planning boards launch downtown design standards update. The Planning Board, Design Review Board, Historical Commission, and 3A/MBTA Task Force met jointly March 25 for a kick-off discussion on developing comprehensive design guidelines for downtown's 3A/MBTA District. Planning Director
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
Select Board approves 253 percent seasonal water rate increase effective May 1. Chair Charles Surpitski and Vice Chair Michael Dougherty led the 4-1 vote to raise residential rates from $8.50 to $29.91 per 100 cubic feet during May through September, while Linda Alexson opposed, calling the
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