S.3147

To amend the town charter of Ipswich

Introduced·6/29/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3147 amends the town charter of Ipswich to revise the structure and responsibilities of town officials and committees.

Massachusetts S3147 amends the town charter of Ipswich by restructuring the roles and responsibilities of various town officials and committees. The bill specifies that the Town Manager can establish and appoint members of advisory boards or committees, including a water-sewer advisory board, mosquito control committee, traffic safety committee, building code committee, and others. It also mandates that the registered voters of Ipswich elect a moderator, a constable, an electric light commission of five members, a school committee of seven members, and a housing authority of five members.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Aug 4

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time