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Water Rate, Shellfish Hearings Set for Monday
September 27, 2026
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Select Board Sets Hearings on Water Rates and Shellfish Rules
The Select Board, also sitting as Water Commissioners, meets Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A at Town Hall, 25 Green Street, with the session televised by ICAM. A public hearing on amending shellfish rules for commercial permit daily limits is set for 7:20 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. by the second of two water rate hearings. The agenda also includes the Town Wharf sea wall, an initial discussion of outdoor dining policy and a public safety facility discussion.
Town of Ipswich
Run for Amy Memorial Trail Race Returns to Appleton Farms
The second annual Run for Amy Memorial Trail Race takes place today, Sunday, September 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. on the trails of Appleton Farms, honoring the memory of Amy DiAdamo Foster.
Run For Amy Memorial Trail Race
Ipswich Cultural Council's 40th Art Show Sees Doubled Submissions
The Ipswich Cultural Council reports artist submissions doubled for its 40th Annual Town Art Show and Sale, opening October 2 at Town Hall with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by public viewing October 3-4.
The Local News
Choate Island Kayak-and-Hike Trip Set for Today
The Trustees lead a kayak trip and island hike today, Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., paddling from the Crane Boat Dock to Choate Island's summit; participants must be at least 15 and register in advance.
The Trustees of Reservations
Statewide Shellfish Closure Includes Ipswich Waters
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries closed all shellfish-growing areas statewide, including Ipswich waters, starting September 26 as a precaution against a nor'easter's high winds and coastal flooding; the closure remains in effect until reopened.
Mass.gov
Dunes by Full Moon Program Scheduled at Crane Beach
The Trustees of Reservations host CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon today, Sunday, September 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Crane Beach, 310 Argilla Road.
The Trustees of Reservations
YMCA Internship Highlights Support for Maryam Ahmed
Maryam Ahmed began an internship at the Ipswich Family YMCA after support from the Ipswich Refugee Program and the Carroll Center for the Blind; she works the welcome desk while studying psychology at North Shore Community College.
The Local News
Ipswich seeks bids for new water treatment plant
The Town of Ipswich has an active solicitation to replace its water treatment plant with a new 2.5-million-gallon-per-day facility; bids are scheduled to open Sept. 29.
Town of Ipswich
NORESCO Energy Project Nears Completion in Ipswich
Ipswich's $4.5 million NORESCO energy-efficiency upgrade across eight municipal buildings is nearing completion, expected to save more than $200,000 in guaranteed first-year energy costs without raising tax bills.
Town of Ipswich
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