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Select Board approves state earmarks for library doors and lawnmower

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

Finance Committee recommends positive action on Article 3 motions and Special Town Meeting article.

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 April meeting.

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

Topsfield Sustainability Advisory Committee approves annual report and advances composting rebate.

Topsfield Sustainability Advisory Committee clears annual report and composting rebate using grant funds. Chair Zillie Bhuju confirmed the town finance team and outside legal counsel approved a $45 rebate for residents enrolling in six-month Black Earth curbside composting; the committee

Select Board approves FY2027 budget override reduction to $317,084

Select Board unanimously approves reduced FY2027 budget override and town meeting warrant articles. Chair Rafael McDonald and Vice-Chair Michelle Mercier-Link guided approval of a $317,084 override, down from $375,000, expected to raise average household property taxes by approximately $138