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Ipswich Electric Light Partners on Utility Pole EV Charging Pilot

Ipswich Electric Light Department is partnering with New York-based Voltpost, MMWEC, Belmont Light and Hull Municipal Light Plant to retrofit existing utility poles into curbside electric vehicle charging stations. The initiative received $311,236 through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's InnovateMass Gridtech Spotlight program, funding that will allow Voltpost to install its first pole charging stations in Massachusetts. MMWEC reported the partnership in the Summer 2026 issue of its Joint Action Newsletter.

American Public Power Association

Ipswich Open Space Committee Meets Tonight

The Ipswich Open Space Committee holds a public meeting tonight, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in Room B2, lower level of Ipswich Town Hall.

Town of Ipswich

Ipswich Hosts Amesbury in Field Hockey at 4 p.m.

Amesbury plays Ipswich at Ipswich High School today at 4 p.m. in a conference field hockey game.

MaxPreps

Flood Watch for Ipswich Remains in Effect Through Monday Night

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Ipswich and Eastern Essex County through late Monday night, warning that heavy rain could flood low-lying areas.

National Weather Service

IHS Girls Soccer to Host Ipswich Dinnerbell Meal

Ipswich High School girls soccer hosts the Ipswich Dinnerbell community meal today, served free from 5 to 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, 70 Topsfield Road.

Ipswich Dinnerbell

Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Packs 50 Birthday Bags for Pantry Families

Ipswich-Rowley Rotarians packed 50 bags of birthday supplies for eight children, split between The Open Door and First Parish Newbury food pantries serving Ipswich and Rowley families.

The Town Common

Rep. Kassner Outlines Legislative Priorities for Ipswich

State Rep. Kristin Kassner published an open letter detailing her legislative achievements and priorities for Ipswich and the 2nd Essex District.

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