{
 "city": "Ipswich",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ipswichma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Ipswich Conservation Commission meets remotely Aug 5 to review dam removal, permits, and enforcement cases",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Conservation Commission will hold a remote-only meeting to review ongoing environmental permits, enforcement cases, and new applications including a resubmitted dam removal project, test pits, invasive plant spraying, and deck replacements. Items are continued from the July 22 session or newly listed, with no citizen queries or new business scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-8508",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to hear septic and maintenance violations at five properties",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Board of Health will convene to review septic system variances and operation and maintenance contract violations for five local properties. The meeting will also receive a public health report including updates on overdose awareness and odor complaints.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-8507",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to finalize warrant articles for Sept. 8 Special Town Meeting",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the warrant for the September 8, 2026 Special Town Meeting, then assign articles and finalize a charter recommendation. The meeting also includes citizen queries and approval of prior meeting notes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-8491",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Waste Reduction Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-8509",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board meets to approve minutes",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Board of Assessors is convening to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss and sign property commitments, and conduct general valuation discussions. The board may also enter into Executive Session to discuss abatements and exemptions. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or discussions anticipated.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-8506",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "School Committee",
   "headline": "School Committee to vote on leadership and Feoffee fund allocations",
   "summary": "The School Committee will hold a reorganization vote to select a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will receive presentations from the MASC on roles and goal setting. The body will also discuss the superintendent search and budget items, including the use of unexpended Feoffee funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-8503",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to conduct site walk at 35 Turnpike Rd for Micro Mech project",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Planning Board will hold a site walk at 35 Turnpike Rd to inspect a property associated with Micro Mech. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-8505",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Feoffees of the Grammar School in the Town of Ipswich Trust",
   "headline": "Feoffees of the Grammar School Trust to discuss distributions",
   "summary": "The Feoffees of the Grammar School in the Town of Ipswich Trust will meet to review the Treasurer's report and discuss distributions. The agenda also includes a presentation by Aureus.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-8504",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School",
   "headline": "RAAC to vote on Regional Agreement cost allocation methods",
   "summary": "The Whittier Tech Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC) will review a working draft of the Regional Agreement and a transmittal memo. The committee is scheduled to vote on proposed capital cost allocation methods and whether to refer the RAAC report to the School Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-8502",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Select Board (Formerly Board of Selectmen)",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on $? water pollution abatement project contracts",
   "summary": "The Select Board will vote on authorizing the Town Manager to sign contracts for water pollution abatement or drinking water projects, and also vote on issuing notes for borrowing. Other items include appointing election workers and setting early voting hours for the state primary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-8487",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Ipswich Housing Partnership",
   "headline": "Board to discuss update of 5-year Housing Production Plan and form steering committee",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Housing Partnership and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will hold a joint meeting to adopt minutes, receive a coordinator update, and discuss the process for updating the 2026-2031 Housing Production Plan, including forming a steering committee and defining its mission. They will also review the status of various housing projects and initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-8499",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Open Space Committee",
   "headline": "Open Space Committee to discuss 3 Candlewood Road acquisition and conservation restriction",
   "summary": "The Open Space Committee will meet in person to discuss several land conservation and stewardship items. Key topics include the acquisition and conservation restriction for 3 Candlewood Road, a public hearing for 55 Waldingfield, and updates on various stewardship projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-8501",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust Fund",
   "headline": "Ipswich housing boards to discuss 5-year Housing Production Plan update",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Housing Partnership and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the 2026-2031 Housing Production Plan update process, including forming a steering committee and drafting a purpose/mission statement. They will also receive a program coordinator update and discuss ongoing projects and initiatives. The meeting includes adopting prior minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-8498",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum; most items continued to August 13",
   "summary": "The July 23, 2026 Planning Board meeting was canceled because not enough members were present. All scheduled public hearings were opened and immediately continued to August 13, 2026. No decisions or discussions took place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-8492",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Ipswich Conservation Commission to review dam removal project, new NOIs, and enforcement actions",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Conservation Commission will meet remotely to discuss several matters, including a new ecological restoration notice of intent for the Ipswich Mills Dam Removal project, new notices of intent for construction projects, and ongoing enforcement actions. The agenda also includes requests for determination of applicability, stormwater management permits, and certificates of compliance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-8496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Shade Tree and Town Beautification Committee",
   "headline": "Tree donation and Cool Corridor grant discussed",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss a tree donation from Corliss and its planting location, and consider how to improve the donation process. An update on the Cool Corridor Grant will be provided by Rick Clark. Other items include approval of prior minutes, street tree inventory, and a possible meeting schedule change for August.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-8497",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Public Safety Facility Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss public support strategy for new public safety building vote",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Building Committee will discuss strategies to gain public support for the proposed new public safety building ahead of a Special Town Meeting on September 8, 2026, and a ballot vote on September 22, 2026. The meeting also includes time for citizen queries and approval of minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-8493",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Climate Resiliency Committee",
   "headline": "Climate committee reviews draft history, plans town manager meeting",
   "summary": "The Climate Resiliency Committee will hear a manager update and review a draft of Ipswich's climate history documentation, then discuss next steps for scheduling a meeting with the Town Manager. The agenda includes citizen queries and approval of prior minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-8494",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Ipswich Board of Assessors meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Board of Assessors has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-8490",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to discuss property abatements and exemptions",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Board of Assessors will meet to approve prior minutes, sign tax commitments, and discuss general valuation. An executive session is planned to deliberate on real and personal property, motor vehicle, and boat abatements, as well as statutory exemptions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-8495",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear two appeals for deck and pantry additions next week",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two property-owner requests to convert a deck into living space and add a small pantry that would slightly exceed setback and lot-coverage limits. The board will also approve the minutes from its June 18 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-8478",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Cemetery & Parks Commission",
   "headline": "Cemetery & Parks Commission meeting agenda is mostly boilerplate, with no substantive items listed for discussion.",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Cemetery & Parks Commission is meeting on July 16, 2026. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: citizen queries, approval of minutes, old business, new business, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-8489",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Water Subcommittee",
   "headline": "Water subcommittee to discuss seasonal rate factor and drought adjustments",
   "summary": "The Water & Wastewater Subcommittee will discuss a seasonal rate factor, a residential winter water rate adjustment, and rate adjustment considerations during drought. They will also receive updates on the Town Wharf Sewer Pump Station relocation and the Drinking Water Treatment Plant projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-8482",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Waste Water Subcommittee",
   "headline": "Water subcommittee to discuss seasonal rate factor and drought adjustments",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Water & Wastewater Subcommittee will discuss a seasonal rate factor for residential winter water rates and rate adjustment considerations during drought. They will also receive updates on the Town Wharf Sewer Pump Station relocation and the Drinking Water Treatment Plant project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-8483",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "School Budget Subcommittee",
   "headline": "School bus contract to be awarded July 31; electric bus option discussed",
   "summary": "The Ipswich School Budget Subcommittee will hear reports on closing out FY2026 and opening FY2027, including an updated budget book. Members will discuss the school bus contract to be awarded July 31, including vendor proposals and the cost impact of an electric bus option. The committee will also receive updates on school building projects and administrative stipends.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-8486",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Ipswich Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Ipswich Housing Authority to vote on lockset change order and union agreement",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills, review financial statements, and act on a change order and payment requisition for the Locksets Project #144102. The board will also consider a Memorandum of Agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-8488",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to approve handbooks and assign 2027 roles",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving a new member handbook and the chair handbook, assigning committee roles for 2027, and reviewing prior meeting notes. No major financial decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-8481",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review Preservation Deed, budget, and Turner Hill garage updates",
   "summary": "The Ipswich Historical Commission will discuss updates on the Preservation Deed Committee project, the Ipswich Mill Strike, the budget, upcoming events, the Mary Conley Award, and the Turner Hill historic garage. They will also hear a report on a conversation with the Open Space Program Manager and review the June 8th meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-8480",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Electric Subcommittee",
   "headline": "Electric subcommittee to vote on IUI rate review recommendation",
   "summary": "The Electric Light Subcommittee will discuss and vote on a draft IUI rate review recommendation and consider next steps for a USDA contract. Other items include a transition plan update, the 2025 DPU report, and a distributed energy resource policy concepts follow-up.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-8485",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ipswichma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}