General Information

Population
11,983 (January 1, 2012 Town Census)
Registered Voters
7,819 (January 1, 2012)
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
$14.78 (FY2013)
Tax Situation
100%
Public Safety
Full-time Police Department
Volunteer Fire Department
On-call Ambulance Department
Burning Season
January 1 - May 1
Permits $15.00 available in Dec.
Hazardous Waste Collection
Each Spring
TBA, Watch for annoucement
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, $15.00; neutered & spayed $10.00
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.
Utility Service Providers for Pepperell
Cable television: Charter Communications
Electricity: National Grid
Gas service: Keyspan Energy
Public water & sewer (in Water District areas only): Pepperell Water & Sewer Departments