Public Shade Tree Removal Permit

A Shade Tree Removal Permit was issued in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 87, Public Shade Tree Law, Section 5 to National Grid, Hazard Tree Mitigation Program, c/o Joan Callahan, 939 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

The evaluation included a tree-by-tree hazard assessment of a section of three-phase lines in Topsfield. Town trees that are hazardous and/or prone to failure, pose a threat to public safety and endanger the reliability of the main distribution lines along these routes, and were identified for removal or pruning in an effort to reduce or eliminate their risk of failure.

Fourteen (14) town trees were identified by National Grid arborists and the Topsfield Tree Warden for removal and two (2) town trees for pruning to remove additional overhangs from weak-wooded or poorly structured species.

Street Sign Auction:

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. This program will continue as the remaining street signs are replaced over the next few years. Street signs will be awarded to the highest bidder. Click here for more detials.

General Information:

A summary page is available that describes the Highway Department's staffing, duties, and resources.

Water Withdrawals and River Flows:

Many of the resources used to track water levels, rainfall amounts, and system demand are available on the web. The U.S. Geological Survey operates two real-time gauge stations on the Ipswich River, one is in South Middleton and the other is in Ipswich. Visit our withdrawal page for more information

Water Usage Statistics:

Do you own a single family residence in Topsfield and want to know how you water usage compares to the rest of the Town? Click here to view a water usage histogram for 2006.

Chart Information:

This chart displays the average daily streamflow for the Ipswich River as recorded at the USGS gauge located in Ipswich, MA. The site has been in operation since the 1930s and is now equiped with satellite communications which posts a flow reading every 15 minutes. A mandatory water ban is required if the flow drops below 52.5 cubic feet per second (cfs) for three consecutive days between May 1st and September 30th.