Government · Shellfish Subcommittee to the Select Board
Shellfish subcommittee plans regulatory review with clamming input
Ipswich shellfish subcommittee discussed potential permit fee and harvest limit changes.
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Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves $197,758.72 in appropriation transfers
Finance Committee approved $197,758.72 in appropriation transfers to cover year-end deficits. Town Accountant Terri White presented transfers needed for snow and ice removal, police and fire department costs, and legal services, which the Committee voted unanimously to support.
Government · Historical Commission
Commission Approves $350 for Education, Events
Historical Commission approved $350 in spending on third-grade lessons and fall events.
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board approves letter to legislature on electric utility governance.
Select Board approves letter to legislature on electric utility governance. Chair Michael Dougherty and the five-member board voted unanimously to transmit the Home Rule Petition approved at Annual Town Meeting, after requesting revisions including addition of ELD Manager Dylan Lewellyn to the copy
Government · Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)
Select Board rescues special election scheduling after YMCA polling location falls through.
Select Board rescues special election vote after YMCA polling location falls through. Chair Michael Dougherty explained that new information regarding YMCA availability triggered a scheduling review of the previously approved July 28 Special Town Meeting and August 11 Special Election. After
Government · Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Committee
Opioid Settlement Committee Approves Pilot Support Fund
Ipswich approved opioid recovery fund providing up to $1,000 per resident annually, with applications launching July 1, 2026.
Government · Water Subcommittee
Water Subcommittee examines seasonal water rate reduction
The Water and Wastewater Subcommittee discussed potential reductions to the seasonal water rate factor at its June 3 meeting, directing staff to model the impact through fiscal 2028. The current factor of 1.5 has grown elevated due to rising infrastructure costs.
Government · Waste Water Subcommittee
Subcommittee Asks for Water Rate Factor Analysis
The Water & Wastewater Subcommittee asked staff to model seasonal rate factor modifications as rising capital costs push bills higher.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves water-line modification, issues compliance certificate
Ipswich Conservation Commission approved a minor modification for water-line installation and issued one Certificate of Compliance.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Approves Permit Fee Increases, Tobacco Regulation Changes
Ipswich Board of Health voted unanimously on fee increases and tobacco regulation changes. Chair Susan Hubbard and members Susan Boreri and Amanda Donovan approved raising permit and licensing fees effective July 1, 2026, including late renewal from $50 to $75 and pool permits from $150 to $200.
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