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
Shellfish Subcommittee unanimously backs Massachusetts Oyster Project's 2026 expansion. Chairperson Linda Alexson and Constable Matt Bodwell led the vote to recommend approval of planting 150,000 additional oysters, building on the successful establishment of 285,000 oysters in the prior year. The
Committee establishes $1000 per person fund for recovery assistance. The Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee, chaired by Colleen Fermon, Director of Public Health, unanimously approved a community support award capping assistance at $1000 per year for Ipswich residents seeking treatment and
Ipswich Conservation Commission unanimously approves farm lease renewal and infrastructure permits. Chair Jennifer Hughes led approval of the Marini Farm Lease renewal with Ipswich Open Space, a 40-year-old operation, with updated provisions for worker's compensation and rental rate adjustments
Select Board approves Pony Express renewal and cooling corridors grant. The Board voted unanimously to renew the three-year license agreement with Pony Express operator Royce Knowlton through January 1, 2029, and voted 5-0 to support the Planning Department's application for the Massachusetts
Ipswich Board of Health reverses tobacco retailer permit denial, signals regulation review. The board unanimously granted a 90-day temporary permit to Ipswich Beverage's new owner, reversing Director Colleen Fermon's denial due to proximity to the Middle/High School, though Chairperson Susan C.
The Ipswich Board of Assessors approved release of $300,000 from overlay reserves to support town and school fiscal 2027 budgets. Chairperson Mary-Lou Ireland, M.A.A., led the approval of Interim Town Manager Thomas Younger's request, designating $200,000 for the combined town and school FY27
Ipswich Planning Board unanimously approves water treatment plant special permit and site plan review. The board approved the Special Permit and Site Plan Review for a Municipal Drinking Water Treatment Plant at 274 High Street, with Planning Director Alan Manoian calling the project important to
Finance Committee reviews departmental budgets for 2027. Recreation Director Kerrie Bates discussed campus Ipswich and the restoration of visitors center grant funding. Water and Wastewater Director Vicki Halmen reported enterprise reserves of approximately nine months and approximately 500 lead
Select Board reviews FY27 departmental budgets across town operations. Interim Town Manager Thomas Younger, Town Assessor Mary-Lou Ireland, Town Clerk Andrea Pappalimberis, and Public Works Director Rick Clarke presented departmental spending proposals with no formal votes recorded. The board
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