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Clerk's Office Closes at Noon Before Election
September 21, 2026
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Town Clerk Office Closes Early Ahead of Special Town Election
The Town Clerk's Office closes to the public at noon Monday, Sept. 21, to prepare for Tuesday's Special Town Election. It reopens Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 a.m. Residents needing vital records, licenses or other clerk services should plan for the shortened Monday hours; marriage intentions are handled by appointment only.
Town of Ipswich
Library Book Club Discusses Bradbury's 'The Martian Chronicles' Tonight
The Ipswich Public Library Book Club meets Monday, Sept. 21, from 6–7 p.m. to discuss Ray Bradbury's 'The Martian Chronicles.' The session is open to adults.
Ipswich Public Library
Select Board to Present Mary Conley Awards, Review Election Plans
The Ipswich Select Board meets Monday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall to present the Mary Conley Awards, review the November election warrant and early-voting hours, and discuss appointments, liquor-license requests, and the September 8 Special Town Meeting.
Town of Ipswich
CREST Policy Subcommittee to Meet Remotely Monday Afternoon
The CREST Policy Subcommittee meets remotely via Google Meet Monday, Sept. 21, from 1–1:30 p.m., covering Protect Act policy, student handbook updates, emergency seclusion, and wellness and personnel policy.
Town of Ipswich
Ipswich Fire Crews Aid Rockport Four-Alarm Fire Response
On Sunday, Sept. 20, Ipswich firefighters provided mutual aid during a four-alarm fire on Broadway in Rockport. The cause remains under investigation.
John Guilfoil Public Relations
Homegrown Hosts Service-Industry Night Monday
Homegrown Creative Collective hosts SIN Night for hospitality and service-industry workers Monday, Sept. 21, from 6–8 p.m., with shopping, snacks, drinks, giveaways, and pop-up artists.
Homegrown Creative Collective
Southern Manor Renovation Bids Enter Final Question Period
The Ipswich Housing Authority's deadline for contractor questions on Southern Manor's exterior renovation arrived Monday, Sept. 21; sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
NoticeRegistry
Ipswich Tigers Host Essex Tech in Volleyball Monday
The Ipswich Tigers host Essex Tech in a non-league girls varsity volleyball match at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21.
MaxPreps
Crossword and Coffee Gathering at Ipswich Library Monday
The Ipswich Public Library hosts Crossword and Coffee at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the Rogers Room at 25 North Main Street.
Ipswich Public Library
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