Nashua River Water Chestnut Treatment - August 5 (Rain date August 6)

Treatment of the water chestnuts on the Nashua River will take place on Thursday, August 5 (rain date August 6). Please avoid areas where plants are present to allow foliar (on the leaves) treatment to absorb into the plants. Questions, call 978-433-0325

Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites Where You Live

Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites Where You Live

DUMP IT, DRAIN IT, CLEAN IT UP

Did you know that a six-inch puddle or saucer of water can produce 1,000 mosquitoes a week?

1. Keep gutters clean
2. Repair leaky faucets
3. Eliminate debris that holds water
4. Drain excess wa...

Self-guided Natural History Walks

Self-guided Natural History Walks

For several years before the pandemic, Pat Swain Rice led natural history walks sponsored by the Pepperell Conservation Commission and the Nashoba Conservation Trust. Pat is currently providing self-guided natural history ...

Outdoor Watering Ban Lifted Effective July 1, 2021

Effective July 1^st, the Pepperell DPW is lifting the mandatory outdoor water use restrictions. This is due in large part to returning the Bemis Well to service, as well as more regular precipitation events which have eased drought conditions in MA. The DE...

Black Bears - Protect Your Livestock and Bees

As fascinating as black bears are, on occasion they can cause problems for people. With the increasing number of bears found in many areas of Massachusetts, it is important for residents to brush up on their bear knowledge. Learn how to avoid conflicts by...

Emergency Broadband Benefit

The government considers your internet connection to be part of your "lifeline" to the outside world.  The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the ...

Bird Feeder and Bird Bath Advisory

Wildlife Advisory: Report Dead Birds and Remove Feeders

An illness is impacting birds in certain parts of the country. As a precautionary measure, MassWildlife is urging the public to:

• Report observations of birds that may have died due to disease ...