Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 Section 22, four or more unrelated persons living together constitute a Lodging House and require a Lodging House License.
All applicants must seek approval from the Select Board before a license can be issued.
All applicants need to apply for a Public Safety Inspection provided by the Building Inspector ($60 Fee) in order for the Select Board to issue a license to operate a lodging house. Contact the Building Department to schedule an inspection at 978-433-0329. After the license is issued, this inspection is done annually.
Lodging House License is valid January 1st to December 31st and renewed annually.
Annual Fee: $ 25.00 made payable to the Town of Pepperell
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The Town of Pepperell has issued the following Lodging House Licenses:
- JH Eshleman Lodging House / 125 South Road
- 17 Park Street
- 113-115 Park Street
- Maplewood Farm / 1 Chestnut Street
- The Independent Living Facility / 12 Hollis Street