Topsfield Select Board approves sale of 10 School Avenue. The board unanimously authorized the sale of the 10 School Avenue property to Topsfield Garages, LLC, and accepted a Grant of Easement preserving the town's access to and use of the sold property. Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian and KP
Topsfield Board of Health backs 2026 mosquito control plan with environmental scrutiny. In a unanimous 3-0 vote, the Board approved the Integrated Pest and Vector Management Plan and forwarded it to the Select Board for adoption, authorizing Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control's seasonal
Topsfield Select Board approves liquor license for Strawberry Festival and enters regional law enforcement mutual aid pact. The board voted 5-0 to grant a one-day liquor license for the Strawberry Festival on June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Parson Capen House, Gould Barn, and Town
Topsfield Conservation Commission issues dual Orders of Conditions for major restaurant redevelopment. The commission unanimously approved the Topsfield Garages, LLC and Hancock Associates project at School Avenue, 10 School Avenue, and 35R Main Street, imposing strict environmental protections
Topsfield Select Board authorizes $5.4M water bond at favorable rate. Chair Rafael McDonald and his board unanimously approved the bond anticipation notes at a net interest cost of 2.602 percent after competitive bidding with five participants, reducing the rate from 3.5 percent. The notes fund $3
Topsfield Finance Committee votes to advance revised warrant articles ahead of May town meetings. The panel recommended Article 3rd calling for $28,218,754 (Motion A passed 6-0-1) and $317,084 (Motion B passed 4-2-1) to fund the FY2027 General Operating Budget. Article 45th, addressing debt
Topsfield Select Board approves 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. The board unanimously endorsed version 12.01 on April 1 after reviewing revisions requested in previous meetings and by the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Changes included removing elementary school language from Article
The Topsfield Select Board unanimously accepted $55,000 in state budget earmarks for library infrastructure and grounds equipment. Select Board Chair Rafael McDonald and colleagues voted to authorize Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian to accept $20,000 for ADA-compliant automated library doors and
Topsfield Finance Committee endorses Article 3 motions with split vote on one element. The committee unanimously approved its warrant letter and authorized Chair Che Elwell to make non-material revisions. Motion A to Article 3 passed unanimously, while Motion B passed 5-2, with members expressing
Board of Assessors approves motor vehicle commitment and reschedules meeting. Chair Lynn Conant, Clerk John Minnehan, and Member Robert Kanter unanimously approved Motor Vehicle Commitment 2026 #2 in the amount of $136,296.67, due April 29, 2026. The Board also approved the March Motor Vehicle
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