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

NEW Pepperell Agricultural Commission Looking for Members

The Select Board has established an Agricultural Commission to represent the Pepperell farming community. The Commission shall serve as facilitators for encouraging the pursuit of agriculture in Pepperell, shall promote agricultural-based economic opportu...

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...

Pepperell is hiring! HR Generalist and other opportunities

Pepperell is hiring for an HR Generalist and other terrific opportunities. Follow this link to the job listings. https://town.pepperell.ma.us/268/Opportunities-Bids-Openings

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 ...

NEW PFAS Task Force Looking for Members

The Select Board is seeking Town residents to appoint to a PFAS Task Force to research options and make recommendations on things Pepperell can do about the PFAS levels in the Town's water. Appointees should have a variety of backgrounds such as science a...

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...

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 ...