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Commission issues conditions for 214-unit project

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Dam Removal Review Continues After Appeal

The Commission kept the public hearing open on the proposed Ipswich Mills Dam removal project and continued it to August 5, 2026, while staff prepares a draft Order of Conditions and follows up with Natural Heritage. The earlier approval had been successfully appealed by 10 citizens after some abutters were not notified.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Commission Approves Wetlands Work Waivers

The commission unanimously approved waivers for wetland-buffer work at 31 Water Street and closed the public hearing; a draft order of conditions is due July 22, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Environmental waivers approved for Eagle Hill septic project

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved waivers for work in the no-build and no-disturbance zones at 15 Eagle Hill Road and stated its intent to approve the project’s Order of Conditions on July 8, 2026. The proposed septic installation would disturb about 130 square feet near a coastal bank.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Commission Approves Water Line and Compliance Certificate

The commission unanimously approved a minor modification allowing a 1.5-inch water line beneath the driveway at 55 Town Farm Road and issued a full, final Certificate of Compliance for 173 Linebrook Road. It also closed the public hearing for 68 Essex Road, with a draft permit vote scheduled for June 17, 2026.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Commission Orders After-the-Fact Wetlands Filing

The Commission unanimously ordered a revised, after-the-fact Notice of Intent for unpermitted work at 324 Linebrook Road, due before the July 8, 2026 meeting, and accepted withdrawal of the pending drinking-water-well filing.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Wetland Work Waivers Approved for Two Projects

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved waivers for wetland buffer-zone work tied to a basketball court at 112 Town Farm Road and an equestrian trail at 15 Chebacco and 32 Candlewood Road. Both public hearings were closed, with Orders of Conditions to be prepared for the May 20 meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Commission approves wetlands project with conditions

The commission unanimously issued a positive Order of Conditions for a formal amendment at 1-5 Rosewood Drive, allowing a smaller building footprint, reduced impervious surface, and site redesign, with updates required for no-snow-storage signage.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Commission Approves Septic Repair Waivers

The Commission unanimously approved waivers for work in the no-build and no-disturbance zones at 86 Jeffreys Neck Road and issued a positive Order of Conditions for the septic repair. It also approved conditions for a garage at 58 Essex Road, while continuing other project reviews.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission Approves Three-Phase Building Addition

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued a positive Order of Conditions for an approximately 18,600-square-foot building addition at 14-16 Mitchell Road, planned in three phases.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Gas Main Project Approved With Wetland Conditions

The Commission unanimously approved waivers and issued a determination allowing a new gas main near the Water Treatment Plant access road, with erosion controls and pre- and post-construction inspections required. The project includes work near a 200-foot riverfront area, 100-foot buffer zone, and 50-foot no-disturbance zone, with minimal clearing and restoration planned.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Stormwater Certificate Held Pending Site Work

The commission did not issue a stormwater compliance certificate for 24 Fellow Road because the site was not yet stabilized. The applicant must address a covered manhole, reseed grass in the spring, stabilize a slope, and provide a completed maintenance report.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Utility Bollards Approved; Trail Review Delayed

The Commission unanimously approved installation of two utility bollards at 10 Mitchell Road, requiring advance notice and a post-construction inspection. It continued review of a proposed equestrian trail with approximately 2,529 square feet of wetland replication to March 4 for a site visit and additional boardwalk details.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Approves Three Small Projects

The Ipswich Conservation Commission unanimously approved three small project permits: removal and trimming of trees at 3 Spillers Lane, new deck footings at 202 High Street, and a roughly 200-foot fence at 1 Burrage Lane. The deck and fence projects require post-construction inspections.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Commission issues conditions for 214-unit project

The Ipswich Conservation Commission unanimously issued a positive Order of Conditions for the proposed 214-unit residential development at 36 Essex Road, with three apartment buildings, three townhouse buildings, a clubhouse, pool, 369 parking spaces, utilities, stormwater areas, and landscaping. The commission also unanimously approved a stormwater permit for rebuilding a single-family home and septic system at 115 North Ridge Road.

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