Hot Topics



Hot Topics


This is the page you want to visit to find out about the latest information that the Health Agent and Board of Health Members think the residents of Pepperell should be informed about. These items may be brought to our attention by residents or through other local Boards of Health. If at anytime you want any additional information or have a suggestion, let us know, we are available by email, health@town.pepperell.ma.us or by phone, 978-433-0328 during normal business hours.

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Backyard Chickens - Best Management Practices

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In response to a growing number of calls regarding raising chickens we thought this document from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources would be helpful for people thinking of raising chickens, please click here for the document. 


Mosquito Update



Below you will find the latest on the growing concern about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. 

     - Mosquito update
     - West Nile Virus information can be found by clicking here
     - Current information about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and mosquito control efforts in areas of high risk can be
       can be found by clicking here


Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases

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Ticks have the potential to carry harmful diseases. You can learn about tick-borne illnesses and how to prevent them by clicking here