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Friday, October 30, 2026 Ipswich, Massachusetts · Change town
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Announcements from town hall, rewritten from the original release.

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Ipswich sets Nov. 16 tax classification hearing

The Ipswich Select Board will hold a public hearing on the annual classification of real estate taxes on Nov. 16 at Town Hall, ahead of this year's tax bills going out.

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Paving set at 18 Hammatt St lot

The Town of Ipswich's Department of Public Works says contractor Nocella Paving will install asphalt at the 18 Hammatt St parking lot starting at 7 a.m. Oct. 29, and asks drivers to avoid parking nearby during the work.

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Ipswich Utilities begins green infrastructure project

The Town of Ipswich announced the Ipswich Utilities Department began the High Street Green Infrastructure Project Oct. 1 at 272 High Street, with main work done by December 2026 and the office EV charger out of service during construction.

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Ipswich tax bills due Nov. 2

Ipswich's Treasurer/Collector says fiscal year 2027 second-quarter real estate and personal property tax bills are due Nov. 2, 2026, with payments due by that date, not just postmarked, to avoid interest and penalties.

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Ipswich to host overdose response training Nov. 16

Ipswich's Public Health Department will host a free overdose response training Nov. 16, 2026, at Town Hall, with attendees receiving naloxone and information on recognizing and responding to an overdose.

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Ipswich warns of fake planning fee invoices

The Town of Ipswich's Planning Department is warning that fraudulent emails and invoices demanding wire payments for application fees are not from the town. Fees must be paid in person at Town Hall, and anyone who gets such an email should call the Planning Department.

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Ipswich outlines safe ways to dispose of used needles

The Town of Ipswich's Public Health Department announced several options for residents to safely dispose of used needles and sharps, including a drop-off kiosk at Town Hall.

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