July 27, 2010

TO:      Businesses and Residents of Central, South Main and Market Street

RE:      MILLING OF ROAD AND PAVING

IMPORTANT

This notice is to inform you of upcoming paving work on Central Street from the Choate Bridge to Mineral Street and all of South Main Street and Market Street. 

The first phase of work will involve grinding out 1 ½” of the existing pavement.  This work is scheduled to start at 6:30 a.m, Friday July 30, 2010.   The Towns contractor Aggregate Industries will start on South Main St. and work towards Market St.  On Monday August 2, 2010 starting at 5:00 a.m. work will begin on Market St. and working towards Central St.    

The second phase of work will involve installing the top course of pavement.  This work is scheduled to start Wednesday August 4, 2010 and end on August 10, 2010.

Detours will be set up during the paving process; the affected streets may be closed to vehicular traffic.  Also, parking will be prohibited on Central, Market and South Main Streets from July 30^th-August 10^th.

This time frame is weather dependant; any inclement weather may cause the work to be delayed until later in the day and possible the next day.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience you may incur during this process.  We understand that this will be a hardship on local businesses and homeowners. Parking will be available at the Hammatt Street Parking lot, along Hammatt Street and Depot Square. The town appreciates your patience and forbearance during this project. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Rick Clarke, DPW Director, at the Town of Ipswich’s Public Works Department at 978-356-6612. 

Sincerely,

Rick Clarke

DPW Director

From: Ipswich Emergency Management
Date: April 7, 2010
Subject: March Rain/Flooding  Storm Damage Financial Assistance

There has been a Presidential Disaster Declaration here in Essex County for the flooding and rain events from the storms that occurred in March, 2010. Financial assistance may be available through the Federal Government.

In order to apply for such assistance right now, there are three methods to choose from:

1)   Call 800-621-3362, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), from 7 AM TO 10 pm.  If hearing or speech impaired, please call TTY 800-462-7585.

2)   Go to www.disasterassistance.gov

3)   Go to the Disaster Recovery Center located at the Flint Public Library at 1 South Main St. in Middleton, MA, which is open as follows:

Monday-Thursday 10 AM – 7 PM, Friday 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM

 If you do plan on going to the Disaster Recovery Center, it is strongly recommended that you register using method #1 or #2 before you go. We are still waiting on information as to a Disaster Declaration for the windstorm that started Feb. 25 and caused major power disruption. That announcement has not yet been made. We will keep you informed.

Thank you. Ipswich Emergency Management                                      978-356-6645

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