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Select Board reviews FY2027 departmental budgets amid possible override discussion.

The Select Board reviewed fiscal year 2027 department-level budgets in a work session, with Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian presenting requests for the Town Administrator's office, Inspectional Services, and Recreation. Select Board Chair Rafael McDonald, Vice-Chair and Clerk Michelle

Board of Health approves prior minutes, updates on nursing positions.

Topsfield Board of Health approves prior minutes and receives PHE staffing updates. Chair Sheryl Knutsen delivered the Health Director report in the absence of Jon Bouley, noting that offer letters for a Tri-Town Public Health Nurse and part-time Public Health Inspector went out January 9, 2026,

Select Board reviews FY27 budgets, considers VSO proposals.

Select Board holds FY27 budget work session covering police, fire, and assessment functions. Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian presented departmental requests, with Police Chief Neal Hovey outlining needs including a $2,200 annual request for work phones and vehicle maintenance increases after

Conservation Commission approves winery parking lot and grants wetland variances

Topsfield Conservation Commission approves winery parking lot with pollinator garden and native tree requirements. Vice-Chair Jennifer DiCarlo's motion to issue a Negative 3 and Negative 6 Determination of Applicability for the Alfalfa Farm Winery at 249 Rowley Bridge Road passed unanimously,

Select Board approves eight unaccepted roadways for state funding consideration

Topsfield Select Board clears eight unaccepted roadways for state funding consideration. Vice-Chair Michelle Mercier-Link and Member Marshall Hook led unanimous votes approving the intent to lay out Hickory Lane, Beech Place, Evergreen Lane, Pemberton Road, Aaron Drive, Pheasant Lane, School