Coming into contact with a mailbox is a common obstacle that our operators face during storm activities.  These changes increase dramatically whenever considerable snow falls, especially heavy wet snow.  Most, if not all, mailboxes are within the Town's right-of-way.  Heavy snow as it is plowed will occasionally damage or topple mailboxes.  Often it is becuase they are too close to the roadway or were poorly constructed or supported. Heavy, wet snow exiting the plow increases the potential for mailbox damage.  The repair of mailboxes is the property owner's responsibility since the right-of-way extends further onto your property than you realize.  The Highway Department makes every effort to not damage property, but it does happen.  Mailboxes should be placed as far back from the edge of the road as possible.

Topsfield has approximately 60 miles of roadways. We are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of about 55 miles of those 60. In order to properly remove snow from our roads to provide better travel conditions, the town implements a parking ban anytime it snows. If you are unsure if there is a parking ban, use this rule of thumb, if it's snowing, you can't park on the street! The Town strictly enforces it's parking ban and in extreme cases, towing may need to be required. A reasonable effort will be made to make notification prior to towing.