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School Building Committee OKs path to feasibility phase for enrollment-driven project.

Ipswich School Building Committee advances enrollment-driven feasibility planning with MSBA. Dr. Brian J. Blake reported that the Massachusetts School Building Authority has projected K-5 enrollment growth from 681 current students to 788 over the next decade, a model that will guide the scope of

Waterways Advisory Committee appoints DiMento secretary, Morin vice chair.

Waterways Advisory Committee appoints DiMento secretary, Morin vice chair. At its January 14 meeting, the committee unanimously voted to name Jenna DiMento Secretary and Dave Morin Vice Chairman. The panel also approved a strategy to pursue federal dredging of the Ipswich River, with Chairman Chris

Subcommittee nominates two members to regional shellfish task force

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 propose 2% transfer tax on luxury homes

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 FY27 goals, prioritizes capital needs

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.