2013 Special Election/Town Meeting Updates

Information and updates concerning the April 30th Special State Primary and Annual Town Election, Annual Town Meeting and the June 25th Special Election are available here.

Congregational Church 350th Anniversary Concert

Congregational Church of Topsfield celebrates 350 years of Words and Music on Sunday, May 19, 5 PM at the Meetinghouse, Main and Washington Streets. Combined choirs, bell choir, organ and trumpet solos, narrations and audience participation will make this a joyous event. Free admission. All are welcome.

More information

Attn Topsfield Water Dept Customers

Copies of our annual water quality report for 2012 are now available at the Town Hall, at the Public Works Building, or on the web at Click here.

Audubon Nature Festival

Sunday June 2, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 am - 4 pm, $12 per car.

Bottle and Can Collection

By Scout Troop 81 Curbside pickup Saturday June 8 Place at curb by 10 AM.

Celebrate Summer Camp 2013

The Topsfield Recreation Committee is now accepting registrations for Celebrate Summer Camp 2013, a fun-filled experience for children entering grades 1-7 in the Fall of 2013. Activities include Arts & Crafts, Sports, Science & Nature exploration, Drama and Music. Five weekly sessions run from July 8 through August 9, 2013, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Proctor School.

Registration Form

Council on Aging Annual Meeting

Annual meeting June 3 @ 7 PM Little Brook Village. Public is Welcome. Election of offices will be held.

Hoods Pond Membership

Membership applications to Hoods Pond found online here

Lizzie Borden: The Mystery Continues

Thursday, May 16, 7 PM, Library Meeting Room. Discussion and Conjecture.

Memorial Day Parade

Starts with ine Lawn Cemetery Service Grove St 9 AM May 27 followed by refreshments at Proctor School.

Metal/White Goods Collection

Topsfield residents are advised that in addition to their weekly refuse pick-up, there will be a special Household Metals and White Goods pick-up on Wednesday, May 15, Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, 2013. This is a free collection, items must be curbside by 7AM the same day your trash is picked up. No trash stickers are required. Metal items include anything that contains at least 80% or more of metal. Items that are mostly wood or plastic with some metal will not be taken. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners containing Freon need to be registered with the Board of Selectmen prior to the pick up date. Pleaase call(978) 887-1500 and leave your name, address and type of item you have.

Public Forum May 15 7:30 PM Town Library

Rail Trail goes north 2 miles to Boxford. Voice Your Thoughts - Volunteer.

Voluntary Outdoor Water Ban

People are asked to curtail nonessential water use between 9 AM and 5 PM each day.

See attached newsletter.

Town Calendar

Monday, May 20
8:30 am : Essex Regional Retirement System - Board
Tuesday, May 21
7:30 pm : Planning Board
Wednesday, May 22
8:30 am : Housing Authority
7:00 pm : Conservation Commission
7:00 pm : Masco Regional School Committee
Friday, May 24
7:15 am : Masco Regional School Comm. - Support Staff Neg.
8:45 am : Board of Assessors
9:00 am : Masco Regional School Comm. - Admin Negotiations
Tuesday, May 28
8:45 am : Board of Assessors
7:30 pm : Board of Selectmen
8:00 pm : Zoning Board of Appeals

Recycling Calendar

Thursday, May 30
6:00 am : Recycle - Green
Friday, May 31
6:00 am : Recycle - Blue
Saturday, June 1
6:00 am : Recycle - Red

Cable TV Calendar

Sunday, May 19
7:30 pm : MASCO Track Meet v Ipswich 4-22
Monday, May 20
7:30 pm : Re-broadcast Selectmen Meeting 5/13

Parks and Recreation Schedule

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Community Events

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