Police take person into custody at Topsfield Fair

Massachusetts State Police said an "emotionally disturbed" person was taken into custody outside of the Topsfield Fair on Sunday.

• Oct 12, 2025

Weekend To Do List: Halloween events and the Topsfield Fair's last weekend

It's time to get into the spooky spirit with some Halloween events, plus it's the last weekend of the Topsfield Fair!

• Oct 10, 2025

I-Team: Insurers using drones to inspect homes without alerting owners

Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.

• Aug 22, 2025

Mom killed in fall at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton mourned by friends

The town of Topsfield is mourning after a mother fell to her death​ while hiking with her family at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton.

• Apr 24, 2025

Topsfield Fair celebrates 206th year with food, animals, giant pumpkins

For 206 years and counting, the Topsfield Fair has been an iconic October event in Massachusetts.

• Oct 7, 2024

Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Topsfield Fair crowns new champion

A new pumpkin champion was named at the Topsfield Fair Friday, with a Massachusetts pumpkin taking home the top prize.

• Oct 5, 2024

Police warn about fake Topsfield Fair tickets sold online

Scammers are targeting the Topsfield Fair. Some people have been tricked into buying fake tickets online.

• Sep 20, 2024

Weekend To Do List: Strawberry Festival, Pride in the Park, Festival by the Lake

There are a variety of summer events happening this weekend in Massachusetts.

• Jun 7, 2024

"These are fantastic!": WBZ-TV's Levan Reid tries German Fries at Topsfield Fair

Levan Reid has declared the great German Fries he tasted are so good that they're not making their way back to the station.

• Oct 3, 2023

Rhode Island gardener wins annual pumpkin weigh-off at Topsfield Fair

A Rhode Island gardener's pumpkin has been crowned the winner of this year's giant pumpkin weigh-off at the Topsfield Fair.

• Sep 30, 2023

Giant pumpkin weigh-off winner at Topsfield fair weighs 2200 pounds

This year's winner at the Topsfield fair weighed in at 2200 pounds!

• Sep 29, 2023

One person killed after chain-reaction crash on I-95 in Topsfield; one arrested

State Police are searching for a person who fled the scene on foot after the crash.

• Jul 29, 2023

One person dead after rollover crash in Topsfield

One person is dead after a chain reaction crash in Topsfield.

• Jul 28, 2023

One person killed in crash on I-95 in Danvers

At least one person has been killed in a crash on the Danvers-Topsfield line.

• Jul 28, 2023

Topsfield man's ALS diagnosis leads to 1,000 mile bike ride fundraiser

A couple has organized a 1,000 mile bike ride from Oxford, Ohio to Boxford, Mass. to raise money and awareness for ALS.

• Jun 6, 2023