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Library trustees hold regular board meeting
The Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees meets Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. to conduct regular library business. From our own coverage: Planning Department flags fake fee invoices.
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Schools · School Committee
School Committee Postpones Green Street Land Vote
Ipswich School Committee delayed a vote on disputed Green Street land needed for a town pump station.
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Town warns of fake permit invoices
Ipswich's planning department warns applicants about fraudulent invoices demanding wire payments for permits.
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Special Town Meeting set for Oct. 20
Special Town Meeting set for Oct. 20 anchors a packed week of Ipswich board meetings. Also in today's brief (9 items): YMCA Trunk or Treat draws costumed crowd; School building panel's OPM subcommittee meets; Waterways Advisory Committee holds regular session; School Committee meets Thursday night.
Sports
Ipswich Youth Soccer Opens TOPSoccer Registration This Week
Ipswich Youth Soccer's TOPSoccer program registration is currently open, the organization's website shows, even as fall In-Town sign-ups for kindergarten through grade 2 and fall Travel registration have closed for the season.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
Two Ipswich, Massachusetts-resident obituaries were published this week: Marino, Daniel Joseph, and Turnbach, Barbara J. Daniel Joseph Marino, 87, died October 6, 2026, with arrangements handled by Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home. Barbara J. Turnbach, 94, died October 1, 2026, with arrange…
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Deeds show 14 sales up to $2.9 million
Ipswich property records show 14 sales ranging from $285,000 to $2.9 million. From our own coverage: Ipswich deeds show 14 sales from $285,000 to $2.9 million. Also in today's brief (10 items): Finance Committee holds revised warrant hearing Tuesday; Select Board sits as electric light …
Real Estate
Ipswich Deed Prices Span $285,000 To $2.9 Million This Period
Fourteen property transfers were recorded in Ipswich between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, with eight sale prices posted so far ranging from $285,000 to $2.9 million and a median of $746,000. The top sale was 193 & 195 Argilla Road at $2.9 million, sold by Wasserman M D E to 193 Arg LLC. Six tr…
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Tax bills due November 3
Ipswich real estate tax bills are due November 3, town officials say. Also in today's brief (14 items): Real estate tax bills due November 3; No holiday delay for trash, recycling pickup; DPW to discuss Turkey Shore Road sidewalk; Select Board sets Nov. 16 tax classification hearing.
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Panel sets hearing on town meeting warrant
Finance Committee sets hearing on Special Town Meeting warrant for Oct. 13. Also in today's brief (9 items): County Street Bridge begins intermittent closures; Winthrop School Council meets Oct. 7; Conservation Commission meets Oct. 7; School Committee meets Oct. 8.
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