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Over the past six years, the proposed 40B “Essex Pastures” development on the Bruni property in Ipswich has been the subject of scrutiny from residents concerned the 214-unit development would

Ipswich residents are fundraising and growing a campaign to stop the so-called "Bruni Project," a proposed 40B on Essex Road.

Chris Florio updates residents on what his group is doing to oppose the Essex Road 40B project. Ipswich MA 40B

What’s happening in the arts world Updated February 25, 2021, 6:42 p.m. Email to a Friend MUSIC Pop & Rock ONCE VIRTUAL VENUE Somerville’s ONCE Ballroom may have been forced out of its physical Highland Avenue space for now, but it lives on online, and this weekend offers a formidable lineup; R&B chanteuse Ava Sophia, a standout from the 2020 617Sessions, unleashes new music (Feb. 26); band of sisters Circus Trees and introspective alt-rockers Dearbones share a bill (Feb. 27); and Sun...

Wicked Local The Orchestra on the Hill will be hosting an online performance on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. showcasing its new work, “Emergence.” “Emergence” is a collaborative creative journey bringing together musicians, composers, dancers, photographers, video and visual artists to explore the themes that are shaping our world. This performance will feature music, dance and visual arts. New music will be presented by Thomas Palance, Chris Florio and G. Paul Naegar. Dance will be ...

Please Support Local Advertisers IPSWICH — The select board is to reaffirm its opposition to the Essex Road 40B. The project would see 191 apartments and townhouses built in and around the Bruni Marketplace on Route 133. Dubbed Essex Pastures, the application to build was made under the state’s affordable housing law, Chapter 40B. That lets developers bypass local zoning if communities don’t have 10% of their housing stock listed as affordable. The Essex Road development must also set asi...