News and Events
Stay connected with our grassroots housing advocacy efforts. Find the latest updates, upcoming activities, and ways to get involved. Join us in working towards affordable and equitable housing solutions for our community. Your participation makes a difference!
Recent News
Homes for All Ipswich Supports AHMA’s Amicus Brief to Uphold MBTA Communities Act
On September 16, Abundant Housing Massachusetts (AHMA), along with pro-housing groups from 16 communities, including Homes for All Ipswich, filed an Amicus Brief in support of Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s enforcement action against the Town of Milton. The brief emphasizes the importance of the MBTA Communities Act in addressing the state’s severe housing crisis by ensuring municipalities comply with housing production requirements.
As a signer of this brief, Homes for All Ipswich continues to work alongside you and other local advocates to push for solutions that address our housing crisis, ensuring Ipswich leads by example in complying with the MBTA Communities Act and creating the housing options our community needs.
Read more HERE
Upcoming Events
Homes for All Ipswich Tabling
Date and Time: Saturday Oct. 12 and Saturday Oct. 19 at 9:30 am
Location: Outside Zumi’s.
Past Events
3A Task Force Community Forum
September 25, 2024
Watch the recording HERE
3A Task Force Meeting
September 19, 2024
Watch the recording HERE
3A Task Force Meeting
September 9, 2024
Watch the recording HERE
3A Task Force Presentation to the Select Board
August 26, 2024
Watch the recording HERE (00:20:25)
3A Task Force Meeting
August 20, 2024
Watch the recording HERE
Harborlight Homes Presentation to Select Board
August 19, 2024
Watch the recording HERE (00:58:15)
3A Task Force Meeting
August 6, 2024
Watch the recording HERE
3A Task Force Meeting
July 2, 2024
Watch the recording HERE
Past News
Letter: Ipswich has a history of multifamily housing – Ipswich Local News
September 29, 2024
Clark Ziegler urges Ipswich to vote “yes” on multifamily zoning near the rail station, highlighting its alignment with state law and benefits to the town. Read More
Ipswich’s new planning director discusses smart growth, walkability, and 3A – Ipswich Local News
September 25, 2024
Ipswich’s new Planning Director, Alan Manoian, brings 30+ years of smart-growth experience and is guiding the town’s Section 3A zoning efforts. Read More
Ipswich school committee newslets: Cellphone ban, Player says MSBA funding may be at risk, vote on 3A – Ipswich Local News
September 18, 2024
A motion by the Ipswich School Committee to support 3A-compliant zoning passed 5-1. Read More
Letter: “Looms” suggests a negative outcome – Ipswich Local News
September 10, 2024
David Russell argues that 3A zoning is a necessary and positive step for addressing Ipswich’s housing needs. Read More
Task Force Brings 3A Zoning Proposal to Select Board – Ipswich Local News
August 28, 2024
The Ipswich 3A Zoning Task Force has proposed a new multi-family overlay district around the downtown train station, aiming to comply with state law and address the housing crisis while maintaining the town’s character and flexibility for property owners. Read More
Housing As Housing Costs Continue to Climb, Harborlight Presses on With Ipswich Apartments – Ipswich Local News
August 21, 2024
Harborlight Homes presented plans to the Ipswich select board for a 52-unit affordable housing project to meet the growing demand in the community and across Massachusetts. Read More
Local Communities to Benefit from $5.16 Billion Housing Act – Ipswich Local News
August 21, 2024
Learn how the Affordable Homes Act’s historic $5.16 billion investment will benefit Ipswich and other communities. Read More