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Topsfield Fairgrounds Opens After 'Potential Threat' Sunday Morning

Executive Director James O'Brien said police swept the Fairgrounds and deemed them safe for the public.

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Topsfield Fair Executive Director James O'Brien ​said that Fair officials were notified of the potential threat at about 7:20 a.m. and there was a multi-agency response to the Fairgrounds, per safety protocols.
Topsfield Fair Executive Director James O'Brien ​said that Fair officials were notified of the potential threat at about 7:20 a.m. and there was a multi-agency response to the Fairgrounds, per safety protocols. (Patch Graphics)

TOPSFIELD, MA — The Topsfield Fairgrounds opened for the 10th day of the 207th Fair on Sunday after police determined the property was safe following a potential threat earlier in the day.

Topsfield Fair Executive Director James O'Brien said that Fair officials were notified of the potential threat at about 7:20 a.m. and there was a multi-agency response to the Fairgrounds, per safety protocols.

"After a complete sweep of the grounds, the Fairgrounds were deemed safe," O'Brien said.

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The Fairgrounds opened for the day on schedule at 9:30 a.m.

The 207th Topsfield Fair concludes on Monday with the final day of the schedule.

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