Robert Turner (Candidate for Supervisors of the Checklist)

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” – Mother St. Teresa of Calcutta

I do want to change the world, so I strive to love my wife and our five children. OK, what else? I propose the next order of business is to “go home and love your town.”

Major headlines almost always talk about national and global events, but per the principle of subsidiarity, it is the person closest to something who ought to be responsible for it. Since newsworthy problems are typically so remote from us, their ultimate effects are a preoccupation with problems we cannot solve and a distraction from those we can. As a Supervisor of the Checklist, it will be my priority to encourage greater focus on our Town and School District, since I believe we are each responsible for their flourishing, and are each capable of making it happen.

Jeffrey Carter (Candidate for Trustees of the Trust Funds)

Appointed last summer as a Trustee of the Trust Funds [TTF] to fill a vacancy.  My objective in seeking a 3-yr term is to provide fiduciary oversight of a conservative investment strategy to 1) generate income and 2) grow principal to match/exceed the economic inflation rate, to partially offset escalating property taxes. My relevant experience includes:

• New Ipswich Resident since 2018
• Retired Chief System Design Architect
• MBA Degree with a focus in Investment Finance
• Former City Counselor with an understanding of local government operations

Matt LaCoe (Candidate for Board of Selectmen)

     Being eighth generation military, my family legacy has been safeguarding the people of the United States.  I put my name forward as Selectman to continue that service for our town.  Elected officials have the responsibility to protect the interests and common good of those they represent.  Living here since 2018, I don’t feel that decisions town officials have made always reflect that duty obligation, and that needs changing.

     Unlike others, I have no familial ties or hidden agendas to endorse.  Instead, I want to work to find solutions to our fiscal challenges while ensuring people’s rights and interests are protected.  Ensuring decisions made on behalf of our town are done fairly, with sound mind and proper equity.  Our current course is not sustainable and must change.  As a single voice on the Selectman’s Board, I cannot promise results however, what I can promise is effort. 

--Matt LaCoe

Lyla Buxton (Candidate for Planning Board)

Hello everyone! 

My name is Lyla Buxton and I’m running for planning board this year! 

From being 8 years old in selectmen meetings to now going to as many town meetings I can has inspired a love to not only be an active member of our community but to serve our community as well. 

I’m interested in serving on the planning board due to the ability to think in a futuristic and historical way. In a town as special as new Ipswich, there is such a rich history that deserves to be preserved while also finding innovative ways to spread that history to new members of our community. Through the planning board I hope to take advantage of that intersection and find new and exciting ways to celebrate our community in this technical way. 

Thank you for your consideration!

Deborah “Debster” DeSantis (Candidate for Supervisors of the Checklist)

Thank you for the opportunity to share a little about myself and why I’m running for Supervisor of the Checklist. My name is Deborah “Debster” DeSantis and I’m delighted and honored to be on the ballot for the March 10th election.

I have proudly called New Ipswich home for more than 30 years. I work full time in database engineering, and in my free time I’m an avid runner and cyclist who enjoys our beautiful country roads. Running through New Ipswich reminds me every day how fortunate we are to live in such a welcoming and supportive community.

After living here for so long, I feel a strong responsibility to give back to the community that has given me so much. I also believe deeply in the importance of fair, accurate, and transparent elections. I’m committed to doing my part to support that process in New Ipswich.

In previous elections, I served as a ballot clerk. It was an incredibly rewarding experience. I enjoyed meeting fellow residents, checking in registered voters, and helping make Election Day a smooth and positive experience for everyone who came to vote.

Following the recent Presidential election, I was approached about serving as a Supervisor of the Checklist. Over the past six months, I’ve worked hard to learn the responsibilities of the position, including completing state training, and gaining hands-on experience with New Hampshire’s centralized voter registration system.

I would be both thrilled and honored to earn your vote on March 10th. If elected, I promise to serve you, the residents of New Ipswich, with diligence, professionalism, and integrity.

Please see my post on Life in New Ipswich for a complete summary.

Thank you!

Please see below for results of the 2026 elections:

Town Election Results

School Election Results

Limited Edition Alert!

Celebrate New Ipswich’s 275th Anniversary with this beautiful commemorative pewter ornament!

• Now available for just $20 at the Town Office!!
• Grab yours while supplies last!

A special shoutout to Grace Matson for the incredible design! Grace is a freshman at Mascenic Regional High School who plays field hockey and softball, and has a passion for art, especially watercolor painting. She lives right here in New Ipswich with her mom, dad, and three younger brothers!

Let’s show some love for local talent and our town’s amazing history!!

Our DPW crew is out doing their annual mowing and tree trimming along town roads to help keep our community safe and looking beautiful.

• If you notice branches left behind on roads we’re currently working on, don’t worry, we’ll be back to clean them up.

• We kindly ask that you please respect our hardworking highway team. Slow down, use caution, and keep everyone safe when passing through work zones.

Thank you for your patience and support!

The New Ipswich Planning Board will hold a public hearing on:

• Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM at
• Town Hall, 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH,

To consider amending the New Ipswich Subdivision and Site Plan Review Regulations to require mandatory Conceptual Consultation prior to submission of any formal application for subdivision or site plan review. The consultations would be at no cost and use publicly available information to explore a potential project, allowing individuals the opportunity to explore and resolve potential issues that may become a problem before submitting an application. The review will also explore how plans fit into the master plan, potential zoning considerations and regulatory requirements that may be applicable.

We are excited to welcome Alissa Butler from Historic New England who will give her presentation on this fascinating link to our town.

ASL interpreters will be in attendance.

Mark the date on your calendar!

ATTENTION:

We are patching potholes as weather permits. Reminder to please slow down and move over for DPW crews doing road work! Thank you!

• Board of Selectmen (1 seat)
• Board of Assessors (1 seat)
• Cemetery Trustee (2 seats)
• Planning Board (4 seats)
• Supervisors of the Checklist (1 seat)
• Trustees of the Trust Funds (1 seat)
• Moderator (1 seat)
• School Committee (1 seat)

This is the opportunity to meet the candidates, hear their positions on issues, and ask questions of the candidates. If you are interested in a position but didn’t declare your candidacy, you are also welcome to speak to express your desire to be a write in candidate for a particular position as well.

Please see below for a list of candidates.

1. Proposed Zoning Amendment - ADUs (Full Text Final)
2. Proposed Zoning Amendment - Cluster Subdivisions (Full Text Final)
3. Proposed Zoning Amendment - Affordable Housing Incentives for Clusters (Full Text Final)
4. Proposed Zoning Amendment - Food Trucks and Mobile Vending (Full Text Final)
5. 2026 Synopsis Warrant
6. Tax Impacts on Warrant Articles
7. Requested Budget 2026
8. Default Budget 2026 (Signed)
9. MS-636 2026 Budget (Signed)
10. Warrant Articles 2026 (Signed)

Our crews are actively working on roadside trimming in the areas of Ashby Road, Perry Road, River Road, Goen Road, and other roads on that side of town.

This work will continue throughout the summer and into the fall to help keep roads clear and improve visibility and safety.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this important maintenance is completed. Please drive with caution in active work zones.

Thank you!

-New Ipswich Department of Public Works

In every community, there are individuals who run toward danger while the rest of us seek safety. Firefighters are among the bravest, most selfless people, always ready to respond when emergencies arise. TODAY, the town of New Ipswich has an opportunity to show its appreciation in a meaningful and delicious way.

TODAY, El Taco Lalo Mexican Restaurant is partnering with the New Ipswich Firefighters Association for a special give-back event. For one day only, 10% of all sales will be donated to the Association to support their mission of protecting and serving our community.

This initiative is more than just a fundraiser, it’s a chance for residents to come together and show gratitude to the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day. Whether they’re responding to house fires, motor vehicle accidents, or medical emergencies, New Ipswich firefighters are there when we need them most.

The New Ipswich Firefighters Association plays a vital role in ensuring our First Responders have the support, equipment, and training they need. Community contributions like these help them continue their incredible work.

How can you help?

• It’s simple: stop by El Taco Lalo Mexican Restaurant TODAY, enjoy a delicious meal, and know that part of your purchase is going directly to a worthy cause. Whether you’re grabbing lunch with coworkers or bringing the family out for dinner, your support will make a difference.Bring your appetite, and help give back to those who always have our backs.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, July 10
• Location: El Taco Lalo Mexican Restaurant
• Purpose: 10% of all sales will be donated to the New Ipswich Firefighters Association

Let’s make this a community event to remember. Together, we can help support the heroes who protect us every day.

Comments on the draft plan may be provided:

• Online at New Ipswich Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update – Public Feedback of Draft Plan  – Fill out form
• Hand delivered to the Town Administrator.
• Mailed to Town of New Ipswich care of “Hazard Plan” to 661 Turnpike Rd., New Ipswich, NH 03071
• Emailed to Sarah Bollinger at SWRPC sbollinger@swrpc.org

For more information, contact Sarah Bollinger, Senior Planner at SWRPC at sbollinger@swrpc.org or 603-357-0557 x 20.

In recent months, the Town of New Ipswich has come together in a powerful and compassionate way to support one of our own, a brave young boy named Isaac Phillips, a student in our school district, who courageously battled cancer with strength far beyond his years.

Our community showed love and solidarity by choosing to Go Gold for Isaac, tying yellow ribbons around homes, businesses, trees, and town buildings. It was a simple but deeply meaningful gesture to remind the Phillips family they were not alone in their fight. That Isaac’s courage was seen. That their pain was shared. That their town was behind them.

We are heartbroken to share that Isaac has now passed peacefully, surrounded by love. Though there are no words that can fully express the depth of this loss, there is unity in our mourning.

As we grieve together, those yellow ribbons now take on new meaning. They are no longer just symbols of a fight, they are symbols of remembrance, of community, and of love. Let them fly high in Isaac’s honor! Let them remind us of the light he brought, the bravery he showed, and the bond we share as a town that wraps its arms around one another in both struggle and sorrow.

To the Phillips family, your strength has inspired us. Your pain is our pain. You are not alone now, just as you were never alone then.

We ask our residents to keep their ribbons up and their hearts open. May Isaac’s memory live on through every flutter of gold in the breeze.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips family.

With love,

-The Town of New Ipswich

For more information, we encourage residents to read the CDC statement.

Effective November 1, 2025 – Please Read Carefully

Due to a federal funding delay, November SNAP (food stamp) benefits may not be distributed on time.

What You Should Know:

• Use your current SNAP balance before October 31.\ Unused funds on your EBT card may not be accessible after that date.
• Families with School-Aged Children\ Don’t skip meals! Free breakfast is available at all public schools.\ If you haven’t yet applied for Free or Reduced Lunch, there’s still time to do so.
• WIC Participants\ Local WIC offices will be closed starting November 1.\ Benefits will remain available through the WIC Shopper App.

Food Map

This is a list of NH Food Bank partners, and should not be considered and exhaustive list of New Hampshire-based food resources. For additional resources, residents should contact 211.

Mobile Food Pantry

• Friday, November 7 – Nashua\ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\ BAE Lock St. Parking Lot (while supplies last)
• Tuesday, November 18 – Keene\ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\ St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 33 Arch St. (while supplies last)

Local Food Pantry Resources – Monadnock Region

• WIC & Community Foods Info: Call 1-800-322-1073 (dial 5)
• Meals on Wheels: Mon–Fri, call 603-352-2253

MOST UTILIZED

• Greenville – Sacred Heart Parish, St. Vincent DePaul Society\ By appointment (603) 878-0518

Antrim & Bennington – Antrim Baptist Church, 85 Main St.\ Saturdays 10 AM–12 PM | (603) 588-6614 (Antrim and Bennington residents)

Francestown – Community Food Resources\ Call Lori and leave a message: (603) 554-7265

Greenfield – Greenfield CCC Ministry Center, 12 Depot Dr.\ Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM | (603) 547-3626

Hillsboro – Hillsboro Food Pantry, 7 Church St.\ Tuesdays 4:30 PM–6 PM (bring proof of address) | (603) 464-4080

Jaffrey – United Church of Jaffrey Food Pantry, 54 Main St.\ Wednesdays 4 PM–6 PM | All welcome

Keene –\ • Community Kitchen Pantry, 37 Mechanic St.\ Wednesdays Drive-Thru 12:30–5:30 PM\ Thursdays Walk-Thru 11:30 AM–4 PM | (603) 352-3200\ • Hot Meals available Mon–Fri 5 PM–6:20 PM

Peterborough –\ • South Meadow Pantry (Paper & Hygiene Products Only)\ By appointment, must have a child/children in ConVal schools | (603) 582-0986\ • Peterborough Food Pantry, 52 Concord St.\ Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 9 AM–12 PM | (603) 924-3080

Rindge – Rindge Food Pantry, 1102 NH-119\ Thursdays 3 PM–6 PM | (603) 899-5031

Temple – Faith Food Pantry, Temple – CLOSED

Troy & Fitzwilliam – Helping Hands Center, 1 Depot St.\ Mon, Fri, Sat 10 AM–12 PM | (603) 242-3007

Wilton & Lyndeborough – Open Cupboard Pantry, 6 Burns Hill Rd\ By appointment only | (603) 809-9505 (Linda or Roger)\ For residents of Wilton, Lyndeborough, Greenfield, and Temple.

INVITATION TO BID - PAVING BID NUMBER 24-01

The Town of New Ipswich is requesting bid proposal estimates for 2” top coat asphalt hot mix for Finn Hill Drive, Poor Farm Road, Hakala Drive, Andrew Drive, Nora Court, Blueberry Lane, and Mason Rd. Wilson Hill Road which is 7733 SQ YDS would need to be fine graded and paved 2” of winter binder. The New Ipswich DPW will raise catch basins to final grade on Blueberry Ln, Andrew Dr, and Nora Ct.

• Also looking for an add on estimate to grade, loam and seed the sides of the roads for Blueberry Ln, Andrew Dr, and Nora Ct.

• All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly labeled “Town of new Ipswich Paving 2024” and received at the Selectmen’s Office, 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071, at or before May 6, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at a Board of Selectmen meeting on May 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town office. Award will be by the Board of Selectmen at a regular Board meeting.

Review of roads can be by appointment with the Director of Public Works, (603)-878-2447. Questions can be answered by calling Public Works Director Peter Somero at (603)-878-2447 or by emailing highwaydept@townofnewipswich.org.

See attached PDF file for details:

• PavingBid2024

Questions can be answered by calling Public Works Director Peter Somero at (603) 878-2447 or by emailing dpw@newipswichnh.gov

Please fill out the form here and submit no later than March 16th at 3pm!

Below is a statement from the Brookline Fire Department:

It is with deep sadness that the Brookline Fire Department announces the death of Firefighter David Michaud, who passed away on March 6, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

Firefighter Michaud joined the Brookline Fire Department in October 2017 and proudly served our community for nine years. He also served with the Mason Fire Department and worked for the Brookline Department of Public Works.

We extend our deepest condolences to Dave’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Wake and funeral arrangements will be shared when they become available.

Rest easy, Firefighter Michaud. Your watch is complete.

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Location

• 30 Temple Rd, New Ipswich, NH, United States, 03071

Links

• For more information and registration details, check out recdesk.com

Contact

• Phone: (603) 878-4763
• Email: parksandrec@newipswichnh.gov

To read the full notice from DHHS, please click this link.

A reminder from the New Ipswich Fire Department:

It’s that time of year again, most of our snow is gone and permits are now required for any outdoor burning. It is the law in the state of New Hampshire that any time you kindle a fire outdoors you need a permit. Permits can be obtained by going to the Town Office during normal business hours OR going to the following site to purchase one from the state https://nh.burnsafeamerica.com/. The fee associated with the online permit goes directly to maintaining the website. As always if you have a question regarding burning, please contact the fire station at 603-878-1364 and leave a message, someone will get back to you as soon as they can. Below is a break down of the fire permits you can obtain.

“Category I Fire” means a small, controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fireplace no greater than 32 inches in diameter, for which a permit can be issued on a seasonal basis, and that is located at least 25 feet from a structure. A category I fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit at any time of day whether raining or not.

Category II Fire - means a controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire, no greater than 4 feet in diameter contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fireplace and located at least 50 feet from structures. A Category II fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit only between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining.

“Category III Fire” means any other fire, not a Category I or Category II fire or a fire greater than 4 feet in diameter or a fire not contained within a ring of resistive material and located at least 50 feet from structures. A Category III fire, conditions permitting, may be kindled with a permit only between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining. Category III permits may be issued for up to 7 days.

*All FIRES MUST BE ATTENDED UNTIL FULLY EXTINGUISHED!*

“Active rain”- the best way to describe it is, when you’re driving down the road and have to use your windshield wipers to see, that’s consider active rain. If it’s misting that is not considered active rain.

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Let’s keep each other, our emergency personnel, and our surrounding habitats safe by following burn regulations. What starts as a seemingly contained burning of yard waste can quickly turn into an emergency.

Just an FYI to our New Ipswich residents to please be aware that the power lines are getting trimmed back in the area of Temple Road and Greenville Road this week. For your safety and the safety of the crew please “drop your speed, not your phone!”

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

🚨All traffic please use caution at the intersection of Timbertop Road and Hubbard Pond Road due to new traffic route🚨

Contact: parksandrec@newipswichnh.gov

Please see below for more information from Parks & Rec Director, Mindy Buxton:

Accessory Dwelling Units

Cluster Subdivisions

Cluster Affordable Housing

• Cluster Housing

• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Food Trucks & Food Courts

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 7 PM

• Cluster Housing

• March 2024 Sample Ballot PDF

See below for sample ballots and a list of articles on the ballot:

• Articles
• Sample Ballot

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What you need to know about vehicle inspections, emissions and On-Board Diagnostics.

Public Guidance on Vehicle Inspection Program Status - Jan. 30, 2026

The New Hampshire Department of Justice and Department of Safety are providing an update on the state’s vehicle inspection program following a federal court order issued on January 27, 2026:

• The federal court has ordered a continuation of the state vehicle inspection program. The State intends to appeal this court order.
• In the interim, due to the public’s reasonable expectation that the program was ending on January 31, 2026, the Department of Safety is extending the deadline to obtain a state inspection to April 10, 2026, for any vehicle with an inspection that expires prior to March 2026.
• A request to extend a contract to continue operation of the program is anticipated to be considered by the Executive Council in the near future.
• Further guidance will be provided as this situation continues to develop.

Under state law passed last year, New Hampshire’s required vehicle inspection program was scheduled to end on January 31, 2026. However, before that change took effect, a federal court ordered the State to keep the inspection program in place for now. As a result, the vehicle inspection program will continue after January 31, 2026.

The State disagrees with the court’s preliminary injunction, plans to appeal the court’s decision, and will seek to pause the ruling while the appeal is underway. In addition, future legislative action or court developments could change the status of the inspection program.

We understand that these changes may be confusing or frustrating for New Hampshire drivers. If there are any updates, the State will share new guidance at www.dmv.nh.gov and will work to provide additional flexibility where appropriate.

Thank YOU to all those that came out to the polls for the 2024 Town Election on March 12, 2024.

Please see the attachments below for the Town Election and Mascenic School Ballot results.

• Mascenic School Ballot Results
• New Ipswich Town Election Results

You can also find the results posted to the bulletin board at the Town Offices, the Post Office, and also on The Town of New Ipswich’s Facebook page.

• Location: 661 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH Meeting
• Time: Monthly at 9:00 AM

The Town of New Ipswich is looking for a new member to join the Trustees of the Trust Fund. This group helps manage Capital Reserve and Expendable Trust funds and ensures they are used responsibly to support the community. We’re looking for a New Ipswich resident who can attend monthly meetings at 9:00 AM and is interested in helping oversee how funds are handled and spent. You’ll work with other members to review budgets, discuss funding decisions, and support the committee’s mission. Some experience with finances or town matters is helpful but not required. Good communication and a strong sense of responsibility are important.

If you’re interested, please send a resume and cover letter to townadmin@newipswichnh.gov or call (603) 878-2772 x. 422 to learn more.

We’ve already reached 55% of our $20,000 goal toward installing the new playground set at Memorial Park, thanks to you! Let’s see if we can get that remaining 45% before the end of June! Any amount donated is a step closer to ensuring our kids have a safe place to play this summer.

Every little bit helps! Interested in donating? Click here.

”Now that the ice has melted, we need to wait for the water levels to recede to below where our coffer dam is built at in order to install the replacement head gate parts. NH Fish and Game is aware of the situation and we are in agreement on the plan. We don’t have a timeline on how long the water will take to draw down, as it’s dependent on the rate of the snow melt.”

A Message from the Owners of Waterloom Pond Dam:

“We’ve unfortunately hit a snag - operating the head gate for the first time in many years led to one of the 146-year-old cast iron pinions snapping, and we now cannot close the main door. We are in the process of having replacement parts manufactured, but the lead time is long. As we indicated at the town meeting last year, the major problem with the Waterloom Pond Dam is that it was originally built in 1776, and it’s been decades since any amount of minor maintenance has been done and likely over a century since any major maintenance has been done (the Army Corps report from 1931 indicates several of the same maintenance issues that we’re working on now that have not be addressed since then.) We’re working as quickly as we can with the funds we have to do the required restorations, however we really don’t want a failure to cause us to lose the dam forever, so we’re being thorough and methodical with our inspection and repair process.

We’ve notified FERC, NHDES Dam Bureau and the town about the delay. We hope to have the head gate operational by the end of the year, which will allow the pond to re-fill then. We then hopefully have just one more dewatering at some point in the next 3 years, which will allow us to install a stoplog to prevent needing to dewater to do routine maintenance in the future.”

The Board of Selectmen’s next scheduled meetings are as follows:

• June 15, 2026
• June 29, 2026
• July 20, 2026

Thereafter, meetings will continue on the first and third Mondays.

The Transfer Station Bag Program will be ending and the Town will no longer be providing bags for the transfer station once supplies run out. Until then, bag prices will increase the the prices below.

Price Increases:

• Small Rolls - $17.50
• Large Rolls - $30

What will happen when supplies run out?

• When supplies run out, don’t worry! You will still be able to dispose of your refuse at the transfer station. Rather than covering the costs through the purchase of bags, residents will now pay for their refuse at the transfer station window directly.

For more information on the Transfer Station requirements, permitted items, and fees, please see the Documents Page: Department of Public Works

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

\ The Supervisors of the Checklist are required to send notice letters to these voters at the address each voter provided when registering.

The Supervisors of the Checklist are meeting on Friday, May 15th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Town Hall (661 Turnpike Rd) to review and print the verification list. At this time, the Supervisors will begin the process of mailing notice letters.

\ The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold an additional session on Monday, June 22nd from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Town Hall (662 Turnpike Rd). During this session, voters can register to vote, re-register to vote, make corrections to the checklist, and can change party affiliation. Voters who wish to register to vote for the first time must bring proof of identity, age, citizenship, and domicile.

\ Voters may check party affiliation online:\ https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation

The Town’s Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) is looking for volunteers to join the team. The committee plays an important role in reviewing town budgets, keeping an eye on spending, and making sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.

• You don’t need to be a financial expert, just someone who cares about the community and wants to help keep things running smoothly. It’s a great way to learn more about how the town works and to have a voice in local decision-making.
• The FAC meets on Mondays at 5:00 PM at the Town Offices (661 Tunrpike Road) and works closely with town officials to provide recommendations and promote transparency.

If you’re interested in volunteering or want to learn more, please reach out to the Town Administrator’s office at townadmin@newipswichnh.gov or (603)878-2772 ext. 422.

Scheduled Maintenance and Drawdown at Waterloom Dam Begins August 1, 2025.

Madko Energy, LLC has announced the temporary closure of Waterloom Dam in order to complete scheduled maintenance on the headgate assembly, which is currently rusted shut. The work will require a drawdown of the pond, beginning on August 1, 2025.

The drawdown process is expected to take several weeks, depending on weather conditions, as water levels are gradually lowered to allow for safe access and repairs. Once the water level has been sufficiently reduced, maintenance work on the dam will begin and is anticipated to take approximately 4 to 6 weeks to complete.

• The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has been notified and is aware of the upcoming work.

• Members of the public are reminded to stay off the dam property during this time. The area will be an active and potentially hazardous construction site and is also private property.

• Water levels in the pond will drop to approximately the same extent as during last year’s emergency dam work. Once maintenance is completed, pond levels are expected to return naturally over time with the help of seasonal precipitation.

Madko Energy, LLC appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this critical infrastructure project moves forward.

The Town is updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan, a roadmap that helps us prepare for and reduce risks from things like storms, flooding, and other natural hazards.

To make sure the plan reflects the real needs and experiences of our community, we’re asking YOU to take a few minutes to complete our Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Survey.

Your feedback will help guide how we keep New Ipswich safe and resilient for years to come.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts—it really makes a difference!