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What Topsfield has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 3 posted holiday trash changes. Every item links to the town's own page.
Four cold-weather days on the North Shore: Salem museums, a Wednesday free night in Lynn, Wenham in the morning, Topsfield trails and candlepin.
Six winter walks north of Boston, the Fells to Halibut Point, with where to park, what it costs now, and the dog rules at each.
Standing rule. Topsfield restricts parking when a snow emergency is declared. Check the town's winter parking page for any fixed overnight rule.
Snow emergencies. The town has a parking ban anytime it snows: if it's snowing, don't park on the street. Strictly enforced; towing in extreme cases, with a reasonable effort to notify first. Topsfield Plowing and Snow Removal ↗
Towing. Towing happens 'in extreme cases' during a snow ban, with a reasonable effort to notify first. No tow company or fee published. Police 978‑887‑6533.
Alerts. Town robocalls come through North Shore Regional 911 Center alerts, which cover Topsfield. The town also posts on topsfield-ma.gov (Alerts, News Flash) and offers an e-alert subscription. North Shore Regional 911 alerts signup ↗
Public works: Highway Department, 978-887-1525. Rules as of November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Thanksgiving. The 2026-27 calendar highlights Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27; those collection days are delayed by one day. Source ↗
Christmas. The calendar highlights Fri Dec 25; Friday collection is delayed by one day. Source ↗
New Year's. The calendar highlights Fri Jan 1, 2027; Friday collection is delayed by one day. Source ↗
Collection by G. Mello Disposal. Weekly trash Wed/Thu/Fri, recycling every other week; curb before 6 AM per Mello. Missed pickup 978‑352‑8581.
Christmas trees. Topsfield pages and calendar list no Christmas tree collection. Call Mello at 978-352-8581 or the Highway Dept before putting a tree out. Source ↗
No confirmed 2026 events in Topsfield yet. These are the next confirmed events around Greater Boston, and the full list has filters.
Tue, Nov 10 · Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
The former Queensryche singer performs the 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime from start to finish.
On now · Nov 6 - Dec 27
Outdoor winter village with a 130+ vendor holiday market, food and drink, iceless curling, a Christmas tree market and photo spots.
Tue, Nov 10 · Doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm
Hosted open mic night with Brian Donnelly in the Off Cabot room.
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
Weekend picks near Topsfield
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