Town Meeting Warrant

The Warrant for the town meeting is drawn up by the Select Board and must be publicly posted in designated places at least seven days prior to the Annual Town Meeting, and fourteen days prior to a Special Town Meeting. This document announces the date, time, and place of the meeting, and lists the articles to be discussed and voted upon. The Warrant must name the date, hours, and polling place for the town elections, which follow the Annual Town Meeting. One Topsfield bylaw requires that printed copies of the Warrant be delivered to registered voters at least seven days prior to Town meeting or election. Warrant articles may be introduced by: