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
The Topsfield Finance Committee approved prior meeting minutes and coordinated FY27 budget department meetings with the Select Board schedule across four January and February sessions. Michael Koniares reported the initial town operating budget exceeds guidelines by $292,000. The Topsfield-Masco
Select Board refines water capital planning and PFAS strategy. Town Administrator Kevin Harutunian and Water Superintendent Greg Krom presented a water pressure study identifying affected properties; the Board agreed to develop a specific scope of work before requesting town meeting approval. On
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