Town of

Topsfield

Massachusetts
www.topsfield-ma.gov
8 W. Common St Topsfield, MA 01983
selectmen@topsfield-ma.gov
Phone: 978-887-1500

Town Administrator:

Kevin Harutunian

Select Board:

Marshall Hook
Boyd Jackson
Robert Kmetz
Rafael McDonald
Michelle Mercier-Link

Annual Town Meeting:

May 7, 2024
May, 1st Tuesday

Municipal Election:

May 9, 2024
May, 1st Thursday after 1st Tuesday

Demographics

Population6,555
Population Density550
Registered Voters5,018
Income Per Capita$79,613
EQV Per Capita$257,319
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate86.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$732,700
Median Gross Rent$1,107
Total Households2,217
Average Household Size2.87

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$15.20
Commercial Tax Rate$15.20
Average Tax Bill$11,657
Total Expenditures$30,780,464
Total Tax Levy$27,395,692
State Aid$2,318,322
Local Receipts$1,933,887
Town Hall of Topsfield

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Topsfield is a vibrant community that has retained its friendly, rural character while growing its housing stock in a pastoral setting. Residents take pride in distinguished schools, excellent services, amenities, and a friendly community spirit.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1650
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyEssex
Area11.9 mi2
Public Roads60.9 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Kristin Kassner
Sally Kerans
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