Open Space Committee

Open Space Committee expects $350,000 state grant to advance Candlewood property acquisition. Open Space Program Manager Asma Syed reported positive feedback from the state Department of Environmental Protection on the drinking water supply protection grant application. The committee discussed

Ipswich Open Space Committee advances action plan review toward 2030. The committee unanimously accepted prior meeting minutes and reviewed the first two objectives of the Open Space & Recreation Plan Action Plan, making assignments for follow-up work and scheduling continued discussion of

Ipswich Open Space Committee unanimously backs Planning Director's micro forest grant application. Planning Director Alan Manoian's Cooling Corridors Grant application, presented by Open Space Program Manager Asma Syed, proposes a Miyawaki pocket forest at Ipswich High School/Middle School grounds.

Ipswich Open Space Committee appoints steward, weighs affordable housing fund petition. The committee introduced new Steward Sarah Hardwick during its January 26 Zoom meeting and discussed 2026 stewardship priorities including conservation monitoring improvements, public engagement enhancements,