Ipswich recorded 15 property deeds between July 10 and Aug. 8. Of the eight sales with a recorded price, figures ranged from $330,000 to $1,575,000, with a median of $1,162,500; five of those eight closed above $1.1 million. The period's top sale was 29 Heartbreak Road at $1,575,000, sold by Susan
Ipswich Conservation Commission approved ecological restoration permit for dam removal project.
Ipswich recorded 15 property transfers between July 3 and Aug. 1, with 11 sales listing a price ranging from $215,000 to $2,659,000 and a median of $895,000. The month's top sale was 30 Buttonwood Lane, which sold for $2,659,000 on July 28 to buyer Robert Nelson from seller Residences at the
Planning Board visited Micro-Mech to review industrial expansions.
Ipswich Select Board authorized $13 million in bond financing for major capital projects.
Ipswich housing boards discussed launching a new rental assistance program with nonprofit Action Inc. while advancing a housing production plan update.
Ipswich Conservation Commission approved an 8.6-acre conservation restriction and advanced the dam removal project.
Ipswich water subcommittee cut the seasonal rate factor from 1.5 to 1.3. Michael S. Dougherty championed the move to recommend a winter water rate of $11.69 to the Water Commissioners, arguing the reduction would balance the seasonal rate program's demand-management purpose with customer hardship.
Water and Wastewater Subcommittee voted to lower the seasonal rate factor to 1.3, setting a winter rate of $11.69. The subcommittee voted unanimously July 15, with M. Dougherty moving to lower the factor and recommend the winter rate to the Water Commissioners.
Finance Committee elected Ken Swenson as chair for 2027 and Emilie Smith as vice chair. Both received unanimous support, with Swenson abstaining from his own election. Seven members approved prior June 9 meeting minutes with one edit.
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