Planning Board

Regular Meetings

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Video of meetings is provided by Ipswich Cable Access (ICAM) whenever possible, and can be found here: ICAM Video Archive

The Planning Board's January 20, 2021, meeting video can be found here.

Members- appointed by Town Manager

  • Toni Mooradd (2025), Chair
  • Helen Weatherall (2024)
  • Mitchell Lowe (2024)
  • Jennifer Crawford (2027)
  • John Crespi (2028)
  • Tom Hammond, Associate (2025)

If you wish to contact the Planning Board members regarding a scheduled or unscheduled topic, please send the message to Director of Planning & Development Brendan Conboy at brendanc@ipswichma.gov, and it will be forwarded directly to the Board.

About the Board

The Planning Board consists of 5 regular members and one associate member. The Town Manager appoints regular members to 5-year terms and the associate member to a 2-year term. The Board has full time staff located in the Department of Planning and Development Office of Town Hall.

Purpose & Authorization

The Ipswich Planning Board is authorized under the Massachusetts General Laws to regulate the laying out and construction of ways in subdivisions, conducting site plan review, and certain special permits, with the goal of ensuring the safety, convenience and well being of the present and future residents of Ipswich. To accomplish this goal, the Board also collaborates with residents, business owners, other boards and departments, institutions and others to write and implement transportation, land use, economic development and other plans, regulations and policies. The Board is responsible for reviewing special projects, such as scenic road alterations. 

Applications & Forms

Application forms and Rules and Regulations for special permits, site plan review, subdivisions (both preliminary and definitive), adequacy of access, scenic road, and approval not required (Form A) are available for download under the Planning Division webpage.

For more information about the Board or about information on this page, please contact Director of Planning & Development, Brendan Conboy, at brendanc@ipswichma.gov or 978-356-6607 x1.