May 1st marks the beginning of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's summer regulatory period. From now until September 30th, our Water Withdrawal Permit requires us to implement outdoor water use restrictions when Ipswich River stream flow falls below certain levels. The permit also restricts the amount of water we can pump during this period.
The Town's tax maps are now available online in pdf format. The Mapping Committee has created a map viewer to help people navigate the 84 map tiles. Click here to try out the viewer.
The Town of Topsfield would like to announce that the Composting Facility located at the Public Works Garage on Boston Street will remain open after July 1, 2009 on a fee based system. The center was originally planned for closure to the public on June 30, 2009 due to town wide budget cuts. After receiving many calls and suggestions from the residents that we serve, a system has been put in place where residents can go to Town Hall and purchase a Compost Access Ticket for $5.00. The ticket will allow the disposal of up to 2 yards (a standard body pick-up truck) of approved yard waste per visit. Each visit will require a separate Access Ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the Selectmen’s Office.
The Compost Center will be open and staffed on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM only. No weekday drop-off is permitted unless prior arrangements have been made. Any and all additional information can be obtained by calling the Highway Dept. at 978-887-1542.
Are you interested in a piece of Topsfield history? As part of the Street Sign replacement program the Town of Topsfield will be accepting bids for the “old” green street signs. All of the proceeds will go to the Town of Topsfield Scholarship Fund. Street signs will be awarded to the highest bidder. Click here for more information.
The Topsfield Water Department (PWS ID#3298000) is committed to providing our customers with high quality drinking water that meets or surpasses state or federal standards for quality and safety. To ensure delivery of a quality product, we have made significant investments in treatment facilities, water quality monitoring and the distribution system. We are pleased to report the results of our calendar year 2008 water testing to inform you about your drinking water. Each year, we will be mailing you information about water quality.
