Topsfield Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Health board warns of nursing funding gap

From Topsfield News

• Health board flags gap in nursing funding Topsfield's Board of Health is grappling with budget cuts that eliminated a public health nurse line and trimmed vaccine funding, with the grant currently covering a nurse's position set to run out in 2027.Topsfield News
• Conservation board takes up fall tree and fairgrounds requests Topsfield's Conservation Commission worked through a packet of fall requests, from hazardous tree removals on several properties to a fairgrounds lighting pole and fireworks display, alongside an enforcement case over unauthorized wetland fill.Topsfield News
• Health board addresses mosquito risk ahead of fair Topsfield's Board of Health took up fair preparation plans as the state raised West Nile Virus risk to moderate after multiple human cases and mosquito tests, while also marking a key staff resignation.Topsfield News
• Conservation board closes hearing on wetland waiver rules Topsfield's Conservation Commission closed out a public hearing on proposed changes to its wetland bylaw's waiver provisions, a revision aimed at narrowing when the board can grant exceptions beyond what state law requires.Topsfield News

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Monday evening The Topsfield Finance Committee meets Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., according to the town's online calendar.Town of Topsfield
• Mon, Oct 26, 5:30 p.m.: Library hosts OM drum circle Monday Topsfield Town Library hosts an OM Drum Circle in the Activity Room on Monday, October 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Topsfield Town Library
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday The Topsfield Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m., according to the town's online calendar.Town of Topsfield

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