The Topsfield Select Board approved omnibus budget version 2.0 with a projected $288,000 over ask. Chair Rafael McDonald and Members Michelle Mercier-Link, Boyd Jackson, Marshall Hook, and Robert Kmetz voted unanimously to adopt the revised budget, which includes a new half-time planner position at
Select Board approves $34,477 ADA self-evaluation contract, unanimously backs spending increase for third firefighter shift. Chair Rafael McDonald and members Boyd Jackson, Marshall Hook, and Robert Kmetz reviewed FY2027 budget requests across departments, including salary increases flagged by Town
Finance Committee reviews fiscal 2027 budgets for seven departments. Chief Neal Hovey and Captain Dan Bell presented the Police Department budget, which includes a capital request for an $86,000 five-year Taser replacement plan and a vehicle trade-in and replacement project valued at approximately
Select Board approves expanded liquor license for Evermore at Peirce Farm. The board voted 5-0 on Member Marshall Hook's motion to permit the Evermore to use the full mansion, including basement and third floor, for liquor consumption and storage. During a lengthy FY2027 budget review, Highway
Topsfield Finance Committee approves January 12 minutes and defers assessors budget to February 2. Chair Che Elwell and members voted 6-0 on the prior record; Michael Hartmann was absent. Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian warned that Essex Tech's revised guaranteed admissions policy has raised
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
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 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
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,
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
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