Welcome to Pepperell, MA

The State of Massachusetts will hold a special election to fill the United States Senate seat left vacate by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. A primary election will be held on December 8, 2009. The general election to be held January 19, 2010. The polling place in Pepperell will be the Varnum Brook Middle School gymnasium. The polls will be open from 7:00am-8:00pm.

Absentee Ballots are now available at the Town Clerk's office. Voters who are disabled or know that they will be away on January 19 may apply for an Absentee Ballot and simultaneously vote during normal business hours up until noon on Friday, January 15. If you have already applied for an Absentee ballot, it will be mailed to you and must arrive back at the Town Clerk's office on Friday, January 15 by 12:00 noon or the Pepperell Post Office by 5:00pm on Election Day, January 19.

Pepperell Voter Registration Session -December 30

Pepperell Town Clerk

A special registration session will be held on Wednesday, December 30, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Town Clerk’s office. This will be the last day for you to register to vote at the State Election on January 19, 2010.

Voter registration forms are available at the Town Hall, Post Office and Lawrence Library and must be postmarked before midnight December 30. You may also register at the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours.

For more information, please contact the Pepperell Town Clerk.

H1N1 Clinic at North Middlesex Regional High School - Friday, December 18, 3:00-6:00pm

Pepperell Board of Health & Nashoba Associated Boards of Health

The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be conducting an H1N1 Clinic on December 18 from 3:00-6:00pm at the North Middlesex Regional High School, as well as clinics in Berlin (12/17), St. Anthony of Padula in Shirley (12/28), and Ashburnham (12/30). Children 9 and younger can attend these clinics to receive their second dose of the vaccine. The second dose must be administered 21-28 days after the first dose.

Vaccine administered in accordance with the guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Those guidelines are listed below:

All children 6 months to 18 years of age
Pregnant women, up to 2 weeks postpartum (including after pregnancy loss)
Household contacts of infants younger than 6 months of age
Household contacts of pregnant women in their third trimester to ensure their newborns go home to a safe environment
Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact

Adults 25-64 years of age with high risk conditions; high risk conditions include:

Pulmonary (including asthma)
Cardiovascular (except hypertension)
Renal, hepatic, cognitive, hematologic, neurologic/neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus)
Immunosuppression (including that caused by medications or by HIV)

Please download, read, and complete the H1N1 Vaccine Administration Record and screening forms. Please bring this form with you to the clinic. H1N1 Fact Sheet.

For more information, contact the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health at 978-772-3335.

PACH Outreach Seeking Donations for Happy Holiday Dinner - through Dec 20

PACH Outreach

PACH Outreach plans to provide festive holiday ham dinners for Pepperell residents in need this month. The community’s generosity recently provided for Thanksgiving servings and PACH Outreach is asking for assistance with holiday meals this December as well. Specific items sought through December 20 include:

Canned Ham
Quick Breads and other forms of desserts
Canned Vegetables such as

Creamed Corn
Beets
Carrots
Mixed Vegetables
Pineapples & Pears

These, and any donations of non-perishable food with unexpired freshness dates, can be made at:

Century 21 Nashoba Associates office in Pepperell from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 7 days a week, or
PACH Outreach during office hours: Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; Thursdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm; and third Saturdays each month from 12:00 -2:00 pm

Residents interested in receiving holiday dinners should contact PACH Outreach by phone, leaving a count of recipients and a phone number where they can be reached.

PACH Outreach is a unified service-provider organization that supports Pepperell residents. For more information about PACH Outreach please call 978-925-8052, email pepperell@pachoutreach.org, or visit www.pachoutreach.org/.

Reverse 911 test run - Sunday, December 13

Pepperell Emergency Planning Agency and Communications Department

The Pepperell Emergency Planning Agency and Communications Department will perform a test call run of the Reverse 911 system on Sunday, December 13, beginning at 12:00 noon. The test is expected to take approximately five hours to complete given the volume of numbers to be called. Please note that in the case of an actual emergency, more outgoing phone lines would be employed to dramatically speed communications.

If your phone number is registered with the system - if you have a conventional land line or if you have registered you cellular or broadband-based telephone number with the Pepperell Communications Department - you will receive a short message from the system some time during the test on Sunday afternoon. If you have not registered your phone number, or if you are unsure if your number is registered with the system, please use the online form to enter your information.

For more information, please contact the Pepperell Communications Department.

H1N1 Clinic at Nissitissit Middle School - Monday, December 7, 4:00-8:00pm

Pepperell Board of Health

The Pepperell Board of Health will be conducting an H1N1 Clinic on December 7 from 4:00-8:00pm at the Nissitissit Middle School.

All children 6 months to 18 years of age
Pregnant women, up to 2 weeks postpartum (including after pregnancy loss)
Household contacts of infants younger than 6 months of age
Household contacts of pregnant women in their third trimester to ensure their newborns go home to a safe environment
Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact

Due to the limited supply at this time we ask for your cooperation to insure those at greatest risk have access to the vaccine.

Please download, read, and complete the H1N1 Vaccine Administration Record and screening forms. Please bring this form with you to the clinic.

For more information, contact the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health at 978-772-3335.

Thanksgiving Meals for Pepperell Residents

PACH (Pepperell Aid from Community to Home)

PACH Outreach (Pepperell Aid from Community to Home) is organizing donations for Thanksgiving meals. Pepperell residents, who can benefit from a donated holiday meal, should contact PACH Outreach by calling (978) 925-8052 or e-mail at: pepperell@pachoutreach.org. Please leave your name and number, and someone to contact you. Requests will be accepted through Friday, November 13.

Leading up to the holidays, PACH Outreach is seeking donations for these Thanksgiving baskets, with the generous assistance of Donelan’s Supermarket in Pepperell. Contributions in ten dollar increments can be made at Donelan’s now through Friday, November 20. All donations will go directly to provide Thanksgiving baskets, especially turkeys, for Pepperell residents in need of support..

PACH Outreach is seeking volunteers and donations for both holiday and year ‘round activities. For more information visit www.pachoutreach.org, call (978) 925-8052, or e-mail at: pepperell@pachoutreach.org.

Notice of Public Hearings

Pepperell Planning Board

In accordance with the provisions of MGL, Ch. 40A, Sec. 11, the Pepperell Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:15p.m. at Town Hall, 1 Main St., Pepperell, MA 01463 on the application of Pepperell Family Pharmacy, 74 Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463 for a Major Site Plan Review for expansion of the existing building and parking area under Section 9400 of the Zoning Bylaw on property located at 74 Main Street, shown on Assessors’ Map 23 as Lot 125 in the Industrial District. Any person interested in the application may appear at the time and place designated or may review the application in the Office of the Town Clerk or Planning Board during regular business hours. If special services, assistance, or accommodations are required to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Board office within sufficient time prior to the scheduled hearing date and time.

In accordance with the provisions of MGL, Ch. 40A, Sec. 11, the Pepperell Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:30p.m. at Town Hall, 1 Main St., Pepperell, MA 01463 on the application of Shattuck Oil Company, 16 Groton Street, Pepperell, MA 01463 for a Major Site Plan Review for redevelopment and improvements of the site under Section 9400 of the Zoning Bylaw on property located at 16 Groton Street, shown on Assessors’ Map 25 as Lot 32, 33, 34 in the Industrial District. Any person interested in the application may appear at the time and place designated or may review the application in the Office of the Town Clerk or Planning Board during regular business hours. If special services, assistance, or accommodations are required to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Board office within sufficient time prior to the scheduled hearing date and time.

In accordance with the provisions of MGL, Ch. 40A, Sec. 11, the Pepperell Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:15p.m. at Town Hall, 1 Main St., Pepperell, MA 01463 on the application of Rui Monteiro, 16 Deerfield Drive, Pepperell, MA 01463 for an Amendment of Condition #6 of Special Permit 93-2 for Open Space Residential Development known as Riverside Subdivision to reduce front yard setback from 25 feet to 23.8 feet for the purpose of constructing a farmer’s porch on the property located at 13 Deerfield Drive, shown on Assessors’ Map 11 as Lot 166 in the Rural Residence Zoning District. Any person interested in the application may appear at the time and place designated or may review the application in the Office of the Town Clerk or Planning Board during regular business hours. If special services, assistance, or accommodations are required to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Board office within sufficient time prior to the scheduled hearing date and time.

The Pepperell Planning Board and Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a joint public meeting on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:00p.m. at the Lawrence Library Meeting Room, 15 Main St., Pepperell, MA 01463 to discuss possible Amendments to the WRPOD Bylaw.

Public Hearing & Public Meeting Notices

Pepperell Conservation Commission

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Continued Public Hearing re Notice of Intent filed by Louis Berube of Shattuck Oil Company for replacement of fuel storage and containment structures and parking areas at 16 Groton Street. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, beginning at 7:10pm on July 7, 2009.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting re Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Raja & Elizabeth Bala for construction of a screen porch at 57 Heald Street. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, beginning at 7:30pm on July 7, 2009.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Tracie G. Ezzio of Pepperell Pharmacy, Inc. for expansion of existing building and parking area at 74 Main Street. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B beginning at 7:10pm on July 21, 2009.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Continued Public Meeting re Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Amie & Anthony Ippolito for construction of a porch and deck at 38 Dow Street. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on October 6, 2009 at 7:00pm.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Continued Public Meeting re Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Carl & Diane Cerullo for widening of the driveway at 46 Jewett Street. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on October 6, 2009 at 7:30pm.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting re Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Lewis Lunn for the construction of an addition to a garage at 104 River Road. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on October 6, 2009 at 7:10pm.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing re NOI filed by the Pepperell DPW, Water Division, for relocation of the driveway and utility lines for the Jersey Street II municipal well. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on November 3, 2009 at 7:10pm.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing re NOI filed by Anthony Franciosa for the construction of a single family house with associated driveway and utilities at 186 South Road. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on November 17, 2009 at 7:10pm.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Discussion with Forester Craig Birch on proposed revisions to Pepperell Springs Forest Stewardship Plan. The discussion will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on December 1, 2009 at 7:00pm.

The Pepperell Conservation Commission will hold a Continued Public Hearing re Notice of Intent filed by Robert Lee, Pepperell DPW, for construction of a new municipal well with pump station, access road and associated infrastructure west of Nashua Road near the NH state line. The hearing will take place in Pepperell Town hall, Conference Room B, on December 1, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Notice of Public Hearings

Pepperell Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pepperell Zoing Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on September 9 at 7:00pm in Pepperell Town Hall, Conference room A regarding an application that has been submitted by Christine E. Morrissey on behalf of Pepperell Pharmacy, Inc., requesting a Zoning Board of Appeals VARIANCE under Sections 4140 and 9222 of the Town of Pepperell Zoning-By-Law, which if granted, would allow an addition to the existing structure which is presently pre-existing and currently non-conforming. Pursuant to Section 4140, the side yard set back in the Commercial District is 15-feet. Applicant’s proposed addition would be 7-feet from the property line, therefore Applicant seeks relief of 8-feet. Subject property is located at 74 Main Street, Pepperell, MA, as shown on Assessor’s Map 23 as Parcel 125.

The Pepperell Zoing Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on September 9 at 7:30pm in Pepperell Town Hall, Conference room A regarding an application that has been submitted by Thomas G. Beek, requesting a Zoning Board of Appeals SPECIAL PERMIT under Section 3400 of the Town of Pepperell Zoning-By-Law, which if granted, would allow the renovation of an existing building into a family-occupied accessory apartment. The proposed accessory apartment would be connected to the main house on the lot. Subject property is located at 6 Jewett Street, Pepperell, MA, as shown on Assessor’s Map 20 as Parcel 70.

The Pepperell Zoing Board of Appeals will hold a Public Meeting on October 26 at 6:30pm in Nissitissit Middle School, Caferteria or Library (pending), prior to the Special Town Meeting regarding an application that has been submitted by Maureen Allen, requesting a Zoning Board of Appeals SPECIAL PERMIT under Sections 3300 through 3320; 9221 and 9300 of the Town of Pepperell Zoning-By-Law, which if granted, would allow a home occupation for the purpose of providing the service of daycare for dogs. Subject property is located at 80 South Road, Pepperell, MA, as shown on Assessor’s Map 39 as Parcel 8.

The Pepperell Zoing Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on November 18 at 7:00pm in Pepperell Town Hall, Conference room A regarding an application that has been submitted by David and Lorraine Murphy, requesting a Zoning Board of Appeals SPECIAL PERMIT under Sections 9221 and 3400 of the Town of Pepperell Zoning-By-Law, which if granted, would allow an accessory apartment in an exiting barn, which is attached to the dwelling. Subject property is located at 11 Heald Street, Pepperell, MA, as shown on Assessor’s Map 20 as Parcel 10

The Pepperell Zoing Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on November 18 at 7:30pm in Pepperell Town Hall, Conference room A regarding an application that has been submitted by Kimberly Gordon requesting an ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL. Applicant seeks relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals under Section 9223 of the Town of Pepperell Zoning-By-Law and M.G.L. Ch. 40A, Sections 8 and 15. Applicant appeals the action of the Building Inspector dated September 3, 2009 directing the Applicant to cease and desist from activities at 75 Groton Street as set forth in said notice. Subject property is located at 75 Groton Street, Pepperell, MA, as shown on Assessor’s Map 27 as Parcel 5.

Override Election - Results

Pepperell Town Clerk

	Precinct 1	Precinct 2	Precinct 3	Totals
Yes	688	849	685	2222
No	291	284	293	868
Totals	979	1133	978	3090

Override Election - Monday, June 29

Pepperell Town Clerk & Board of Selectmen

The Town of Pepperell will hold a special election, Monday, June 29, 2009, for the purpose of holding a referendum vote under the provisions of MGL, CH. 59, s. 21C(m), relative to a Proposition 2 1/2 override for funding the Library, the Council on Aging/Senior Center, and the Community Center for FY 2010.

This election will decide whether the voters wish to support a Proposition 2 1/2 tax override to keep open Lawrence Library, the Senior Center, and the Community Center.

Why is this Override necessary?
- Read Open Letter from the Board of Selectmen (view online, view as printable PDF)
- Read Finance Committee flyer explaining the override (view online, view as printable PDF)
- Review Finance Committee presentation about current budget situation (PDF)
Why can't the Town budget be cut instead of raising taxes? The Finance Committee reviewed individual department budgets over a five month period and has already made more than $400,000 in cuts; including layoffs, across the board pay cuts to non-union personnel, and elimination of targeted expenses. Further, most contracted and union personnel have offered concessions to their expected FY2010 salaries. Town Meeting concurred that further cuts would not be practicable.
Why are the Library, Senior Center, and Community Center being targeted for closure? The Selectmen and Finance Committee do not want to close the library, Senior Center, or Community Center. However, by statute any requests for override funds must be tied to one or more specific expenditures and cannot be tied to "general governance" or "operating expenses". Collectively, the Lawrence Library, Council on Aging (i.e., Senior Center), and the Community Center budgets represent the full remaining shortfall amount.
What happens if the override passes? The Lawrence Library, Senior Center, and Community Center budgets will be funded and will remain open.
What happens if the override fails? Town Meeting approved contingent 1/12th budgets for each department to allow one month for the staffs to close the buildings.
How much will the override cost? The State will certify Pepperell's official tax rate after the fall Town Meeting, but the Assessors department expects the override to add approximately $52/year per $100,000 property valuation. The following amounts are estimates and subject to change, but are based on the best available data:

Assessed Value	Estimated FY10 Tax Assessment	Increase due to just the Override	Increase in estimated FY10 Tax with Override
100,000	1,111.00	52.00	1,163.00
150,000	1,666.50	78.00	1,744.50
200,000	2,220.00	104.00	2,324.00
250,000	2,777.50	130.00	2,907.50
300,000	3,333.00	156.00	3,489.00
325,000*	3,610.75	169.00	3,779.50
350,000	3,888.50	182.00	4,070.50
400,000	4,444.00	208.00	4,652.00
450,000	4,999.50	234.00	5,233.50
500,000	5,555.00	260.00	5,815.00

* Average house in Pepperell

The election polling place will be at the Varnum Brook gymnasium, 10 Hollis Street. The polls will be open from 7:00am - 8:00pm on June 29, 2009.

View Sample Ballot

Absentee Ballots are now available at the Town Clerk's office. Voters who are disabled or know that they will be away on June 29 may apply for an Absentee Ballot and simultaneously vote during normal business hours up until noon on Friday, June 26. If you have already applied for an Absentee ballot, it will be mailed to you and must arrive back at the Town Clerk's office on Friday, June 26 by 12:00 noon or the Pepperell Post Office by 5:00pm on Election Day, June 29.

The last day to register to vote in the override election is Tuesday, June 9. The Town Clerk's office will be open until 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 9 to facilitate last minute registration.

Annual Town Meeting & Special Town Meeting Warrants (with voting results)

The Warrants for the recently concluded Town Meeting, including voting results are available for review either online as an html webpage or for download as a PDF document:

Annual Town Meeting original warrant	html	PDF, 80KB
Special Town Meeting original warrant	html	PDF, 26KB
Budget incl. voting results		PDF, 36KB
Annual & Special Town Meeting with Finance Committee recommendations incl. voting results	html	PDF, 197KB

Special Town Meeting & Warrant

The Town of Pepperell will hold a Special Fall Town Meeting at 7:30pm on October 26, 2009 at the Nissitissit Middle School Auditorium. You may view the Warrant for the Special Town meeting either online as an html webpage or via download as a PDF document:

Special Town Meeting warrant with FinCom recommendations	html	PDF, 39KB
Special Town Meeting warrant with voting results	html	PDF, 51KB

Den Connors - 1950-2009

Pepperell Town Hall

The Pepperell Town Hall family is greatly saddened by the passing of 26-year Pepperell resident and the town's System Administrator, Den Connors. In addition to always being a friendly and helpful face in town hall, Den was well known in town for his broad community involvement; including with the Pepperell Fire Department's Hook and Ladder Company, as an active member of the Community Church, and as a former Cubmaster and Scoutmaster.

Visiting hours will be held at the Marchand Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St, Pepperell on Monday, September 7 from 4:00 - 8:00pm and a funeral service will take place on Tuesday morning at 10:00am at the Community Church.

For more information regarding the services, or for an obituary for Den, please visit www.marchandfuneralhome.com.

Posted September 4, 2009

Illegal Hydrant Use could cost rate payers dollars

Pepperell DPW - Water Division

It has come to the attention of the Water Deparment that some contractors, hydro-seeding companies, and pool companies have been using our town fire hydrants to fill their trucks. Please be advised that only town departments (i.e., Fire Dept., Water Division, and Highway Division) are allowed to utilize town fire hydrants - No One Else.

The Water Division would appreciate if townspeople would keep a watchful eye out and report any unauthorized personnel utilizing a fire hydrant. Please report any sightings to the Pepperell Water Division and/or the Police Department.

Not only is this tampering and theft of a public utility; but this could also cause possible water contamination and/or pipe damage. Minimally, it adds to the rate payers' cost of pumping and distributing water through the system, but pipe damage or contamination could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair expenses.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

TAP Basketball sign-ups through the end of September

TAP Basketball

Sign-Up for TAP Basketball is now available though the month of September.

More information can be found for both recreation and travel on TAPbasketball.com.

Home Ownership Opportunity - Affordable housing lottery

Emerson Village

Emerson Village, a new 40B development located at 196 Nashua road, Pepperell, has four affordable single family homes that will be available be lottery to eligible homebuyers, as follows:

(1) 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1335 sq. ft. (approx): $174,200
(3) 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1470 sq. ft. (approx): $193,500

Income limits are as follows (other restrictions may apply):
1 person - $44,800
2 persons - 51,200
3 persons - 57,600
4 persons - 64,000
5 persons - 69,100
6 persons - 74,250

Emerson Village will hold a Model Unit Open House on July 15 from 5:00-8:00pm and an informational meeting at Pepperell Town Hall, Conference Room A on July 22 from 6:00-8:00pm. The Lottery will be held on August 26, 2009 in Pepperell Town Hall, Conference Room A at 6:00pm.

Applications for the lottery are available at Office of the Town Administrator in Pepperell Town Hall and at Lawrence Library, or by writing to JTE Realty Associates, P.O. Box 955, North Andover, MA 01845, 978-258-3492, or emerson@jterealtyassociates.com. Mailing Address Must Be Provided.

Applications must be received by August 10, 2009.

Tranfer Station to be Closed on July 4

Pepperell Highway Division

The Pepperell Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. The Transfer will be open during regular business hours on Friday, July 3.

Please note that the Pepperell Highway Division and all other DPW Divisions will be closed on Friday, July 3.

2008 Annual Town Report Available

Town of Pepperell

The 2008 Annual Town Report is now available online as either html pages or a downloadable PDF document.

Click here to download entire 2008 Annual Town Report (PDF 4.1 MB).

...or view online...

Table of Contents

Department reports

Town meeting warrants and election results

Budgets

Hard copies of the 2008 Annual Town Report are now available at the Town Hall, Lawrence Library, Police Station and Senior Center.

Manditory Water Conservation Regulations in effect May-October

Mandatory Water Conservation Regulation in Effect from May 1st through Oct. 31st. Outdoor watering of any kind is restricted to even numbered days of the month for homes with an even address and odd numbered days for homes with an odd number address. Violations will be subject to a fine. See full details

2010 Decennial Census Ongoing April - July

US Census Bureau & Pepperell Police Department

US Census Bureau will be sending out Census Takers to all neighborhoods in order to conduct the "2010 Decennial Census." Census Takers will be credentialed with visible identification and carrying handheld computers to capture physical addresses using GPS coordinates. This census taking will be conducted during the months of April through July. The US Census Bureau requests your cooperation with the Census and the Census employees.

Should you have any concerns or questions about an individual posing as a Census Taker, please contact the Pepperell Police Department.

Mercury Recovery Program

Pepperell DPW and Board of Health

As of May 2008, it is illegal to dispose of products containing mercury in the trash, either through the use of the Town’s Transfer Station or private collection services. The most common items in which mercury is found are fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats, thermometers, and button-cell batteries.

The DPW and the Board of Health together are implementing a plan to keep mercury out of the environment by providing a way to properly recycle these products. You can recycle (at no charge) fluorescent bulbs at the Transfer Station if you have a use sticker or at Lorden’s True Value Hardware on Main Street. Thermostats, thermometers, and button-cell batteries can be recycled at no charge at either the Transfer Station or the Board of Health Office behind Town Hall. For a limited time, if you recycle a mercury thermometer, you can receive a free digital thermometer. If you have larger quantities of mercury that needs disposal, contact the Board of Health and arrangements can be made. Do your part to comply with this new law but more importantly to protect the environment.

For more information, please contact the DPW

Replace or Refurbish Town Hall?

Initial planning underway

Planning is currently underway to replace or refurbish Town Hall. A draft of the architect's review of the existing structure is available for review.

A History of Town Hall, including descriptions of the original Town Meeting discussions about buidling it, is available from the Pepperell Historical Commission.

Property Tax Work-off program
available for Senior Citizens

The Town of Pepperell is offering, through the Senior Center, a Property Tax Work-off Program that will assist senior citizens with their tax bills and secondly, the work will increase involvement for seniors in municipal government. You must be 60 plus years, own & occupy property that taxes have been paid, for a minimum of ten years. Only one abatement/application allowed per household and there are financial guidelines. $35,000 gross income single and $50,000 married.

Applications are available at the Senior Center, 37 Nashua Road. For further information call 978-433-0326 or email coa@town.pepperell.ma.us.

Fire Department fundraiser - "EZ View" solar-powered illuminated house numbers
$12 each to benefit Pepperell's S.A.F.E. for kids

As a fundraiser to benefit the S.A.F.E program for Pepperell school children, the Fire Department is offering “EZ View” solar-powered illuminated house numbers for $12 per number (regularly $15.99/number). These house numbers can be affixed to a mailbox or directly to a house or both and could speed emergency response during nighttime hours.

Solar-powered
Charges all day, glows all night
Environmentally friendly
turns on and off automatically
visible from over 200 ft.
1,000 hours reserve power
weatherproof
maintenance free
easy installation
units snap together
contemporary design
attached to any surface
2-warranty

Emergency Medical Services, Police, and Firefighters are trained to respond quickly to help save lives. Unfortunately, most house numbers are virtually impossible to see at night. This puts you and your loved ones in danger.

The law requires clear identification of all homes, but because these laws are generally not enforced, many families fail to ensure that their address is visible at night. Many lives are lost each day simply because emergency help was delayed in reaching them. Don't let this happen to you.

EZ View Solar Powered Illuminated House Number are constructed with high quality electronic components, are maintenance free, and install with just two screws.

The EZ View Solar-Powered House Numbers are available at the Fire Department at 59 Main St. during normal business hours (except when out on inspections) and by mail by downloading an order form and mailing a check.

For more information, contact the Pepperell Fire Department.

Pepperell Food Bank/PACH Outreach

Every second Thursday of the month

The Pepperell Food Bank is at the PACH Outreach office, located at the Knights of Columbus, 19 Jersey Street. Food distribution is on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30 - 3:00pm for any Pepperell resident with low income. Proof of residency is required: utility bill showing name and address, as well as a photo ID. Household size and annual gross income limits for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 are as follows:
1 person - $19,240, 2 persons - $25,900, 3 persons - $32,560,
4 persons - $39,220, 5 persons - $45,880, 6 persons - $52,540

The largest selection of food is available at the second Thursday distribution; however, food is available to Pepperell residents up to twice a month. For assistance, visit or call (978-925-8052) the PACH Outreach office during office hours: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm and Thursday, 1:30-3:00pm.

Fuel Assistance

PACH Outreach

Fuel Assistance applications have been extended to May 15 th this year. Call the PACH Outreach office at 978-925-8052 to set up an appointment .

Household Income Guidelines:
1 person - $27,876, 2 persons - $36,454, 3 persons - $45,031,
4 persons - $53,608, 5 persons - $62,186, 6 persons - $70,763

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