About Pepperell

General Information

Population
11,705 (December 31, 2015)

Registered Voters
8,146 (December 31, 2015)
 
Area
22.99 sq. miles Distance from Boston
40 miles 

Form of Government
Open Town Meeting
First Monday in May, 7:30 p.m.

Town Elections
Fourth Monday in April
Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Tax Rate
$17.15 (FY2022)

Tax Situation
100%  

Transfer Station
Download Transfer Station Sticker Application

Public Safety
Full-time Police Department
Volunteer Fire Department
On-call Ambulance Department

Burning Season
January 1 - May 1
Permits $20.00 available in Dec.
 
Hazardous Waste Collection
Each Spring
TBA, Watch for announcement

Rabies Clinic
First Saturday in April
Jersey St. Fire Station 


Census Forms
Mailed to residents January 1st
Must be returned by January 31st
Note: Prompt response assures "Active Voting List" status 

Dog Licenses
To be renewed by March 31st, may be obtained through mail with proper paperwork and fee. Send to attention of Town Clerk.
Males & females unaltered, $20.00; neutered & spayed $15.00 

Town History
For information about Pepperell's history, visit the Historical Commission pages.
  
Town Recreation Land and Open Spaces
To find places to walk, hike, ride bicycles, go horseback riding, and just enjoy nature, visit the Conservation Commission's Recreation Land webpages. 
Town Profile 
Learn more about Pepperell from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' town profile.