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Rowley Bridge Road Closed at Ipswich River
The Rowley Bridge Road bridge, spanning the Ipswich River, is closed until further notice due to structural concerns.
Saturday, May 19th
Last update06:12:36 PM GMT
Welcome to Topsfield Public Works
The Water, Highway and Parks & Cemetery Departments share this site to provide information to the public. The departments are funded, operated and managed separately but often share equipment and resources. Each department is overseen by an elected board of three residents. Board members typically serve three year terms with one member being elected each year.
The Water Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the Town's drinking water sources and distribution system and can be reached at (978) 887-1517. The Highway Department maintains the Town's roads and associated properties including the stormwater collection system and can be reached at (978) 887-1542. The Parks and Cemeteries Department maintains the Town's many parks and cemeteries and can be reached at (978) 887-1525.
We are adding information to the site as time permits so if you are unable to find what you are looking for here then please let us know.
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| Water Department | Highway Department | Parks and Cemeteries Department |
| 279 Boston Street | 279 Boston Street | 8 Haverhill Road |
| Topsfield, MA 01983 | Topsfield, MA 01983 | Topsfield, MA 01983 |
| (978) 887-1517 (p) | (978) 887-1542 (p) | (978) 887-1525 (p) |
| (978) 887-1543 (f) | (978) 887-1543 (f) |
News Flash
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Rate Hearing Scheduled
The Board of Water Commissioners has scheduled a Rate Hearing for 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Public Works Building. The purpose of the hearing is to review current rates and set rates for FY2013.
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Voluntary Water Restrictions In Effect
A Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Restriction is in effect starting April 11, 2012. Click here for more information.
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Hydrant flushing in progress
The spring round of hydrant flushing began on April 23rd and will last until the last week of May. Click here to view the flushing schedule.
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Rowley Bridge Road Closed at Ipswich River
The Rowley Bridge Road bridge, spanning the Ipswich River, is closed until further notice due to structural concerns.
Water Use
Approximate water use in gallons
| May-14 | 436,000 |
| May-15 | 438,000 |
| May-16 | 440,000 |
| May-17 | 425,000 |
| May-18 | 467,000 |
| So far today: | |
| May-19 | 392,000 |
Click here to view a chart showing water use for the past few weeks.
Online Payments
Click here to pay your water bill online. You will be directed to the Unipay Gold online payment system.
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Current Condtions
05/19/12 7:53p
Outdoor
- Temp: 60.0 F
- Humidity: 53%
- Dew Point: 42.8 F
- Wind Chill: 60.0 F
Wind
- Speed: 2.0 mph
- Direction: ESE
- Average: 1.0 mph
- High: 12.0 mph
Barometer
- 30.153 in - Steady
Rainfall
- Rate: 0.00 in/hr
- Storm: 0.00 in
- Today: 0.00 in
- Month: 3.36 in
- Year: 13.99 in
Solar Radiation
- Current: 9 W/m^2
- High: 912 W/m^2
- UV Index 0.0
- High UV Index: 7.8
- Sunrise: 5:17a
- Sunset: 8:04p
Evapotranspiration
- Daily: 0.187 inches
- Monthly: 1.867 inches
- Yearly: 10.727 inches
Forecast
Increasing clouds with little temperature change. Precipitation possible within 24 to 48 hours