S 2719
Amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for town manager.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the town charter of Ipswich, Massachusetts, to remove a requirement that the town manager must live within the town. Currently, Ipswich’s charter stipulated that the town manager had to reside in Ipswich. This amendment would allow the town to hire a town manager who lives outside of Ipswich, potentially broadening the pool of qualified candidates. The change aims to provide greater flexibility in selecting the town manager.
Key provisions
- Removes the residency requirement for the Ipswich town manager.
- Alters the Ipswich town charter.
- Applies to the selection and employment of the town manager.
- Allows the town manager to reside outside of Ipswich.
Who is affected
- Town of Ipswich, Massachusetts
- Residents of Ipswich
- Potential town manager candidates
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Amendment S.2719 194th (Current)
Senate, November 13, 2025 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Tarr) to the House Bill amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for the town manager (House, No. 4243).
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Sponsor: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2719
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Recommended new text (Tarr) for H4243 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Substituted as a new text for H4243 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | See H4243 |
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