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Pepperell Select Board
How the Pepperell Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Margaret Scarsdale joined the board after the April 22, 2019 town election (first meeting April 25, 2019). On April 25, 2019 the board chose Lisa M. Ferolito as Chair and Bill Greathead as Clerk (the minutes say “it was voted” without a count). Lisa M. Ferolito resigned in August 2019 (last meeting August 26, 2019); on August 28, 2019 the two remaining members chose Bill Greathead as Chair. Joe Radwich won a special election on November 18, 2019 and was sworn in on November 19, 2019; that night the board chose Bill Greathead as Chair and Margaret Scarsdale as Clerk. Because of COVID-19 the 2020 town election was held June 22, 2020; Joe Radwich’s last meeting was that day. Covers 40 meetings, April 25 to June 22, 2020.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Pepperell ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
Bill GreatheadClerk · At-large · at 40 of 40 meetingsJoe RadwichMember · At-large · at 20 of 20 meetings · from Nov 2019Margaret ScarsdaleMember · At-large · at 40 of 40 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Pepperell Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until it voted on July 27, 2020 to rename itself the Select Board) from January 8, 2018 through September 9, 2026: 282 meetings and 1,867 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2014; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. Six sets of minutes loaded (April 17, December 3 and December 17, 2018; September 12, 2022; June 14 and September 25, 2023) are scanned images, which MassVoter read with text recognition, so quoted words may keep small reading errors; all other minutes are typed documents with searchable text. Joint meetings with other boards (Planning Board, Library Trustees, Finance Committee, North Middlesex Regional School Committee, Board of Health, Board of Assessors and others) are included, but only the Select Board members’ votes are shown; votes the other board took on its own are left out. Not here: executive-session minutes; notices that a meeting was cancelled or that executive-session minutes have not been released; the minutes of Town Meeting itself; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them January 20, 2022, the joint meetings of February 11 and May 1, 2023, and the joint School Committee appointment meeting of November 5, 2025); and meetings after September 9, 2026 (the September 23 and October 2, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Pepperell’s minutes give the mover and seconder and usually say “it was unanimously voted” or “The motion carried unanimously,” which is shown as every member present voting yes. When a member voted no or abstained, the minutes usually name that member (“Ms. Ferolito opposed,” “The motion carried 2–1, with Select Board Member Walkovich opposed”); with three members, the others present are then shown voting yes, with a note when the minutes give no count. Where the minutes say only “it was voted” with no count or names, we show the result only (104 votes); where a split count names no one, or a count does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (8 votes). Several 2022 minutes say both “unanimously voted” and that a member voted no, or that “All voted nay”; those show the result only, with a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) are not shown as voting. Two sets of minutes leave a member off the attendance list who made or seconded motions (July 16, 2018 and May 4, 2022); that member is counted present, with a note. Some 2018 minutes repeat paragraphs because of the page layout; each vote is counted once. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jun 8Appoint the following members to a 3 year term…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr.…Passed · see note
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following members to a 3 year term to expire June 30, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Radwich, it was voted to appoint the following members to a 3 year term to expire June 30, 2023. ***Agricultural Advisory Board: Tony Beattie ***Conservation Commission: Timothy Dinsmore, Peter Steeves ***Council on Aging: Peter Nordberg, Joanna Reagan ***Constable: Alycia Gelin-Burr, Patricia Krauchune, Frank Quatrocchi ***Historical Commission: Casey Campetti, Ronald Karr, Joan Ladik ***Master Plan Committee: Nancy Lebedzinski, Paul Lonergan, Kenneth Morgan, Joyce Morrow, Robert Rand, Stephen Themelis, Jack Visniewski, Charles Walkovich, Stephen Witmer (Chair of MPC would like to disband committee August 1, 2020) ***Registrar: Sharon Tetreault ***Trustees of the Brooks Educational & Entertainment Fund: Chester Babineau
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Radwich, it was voted to appoint the following members to a 3 year term to expire June 30, 2023. ***Agricultural Advisory Board: Tony Beattie ***Conservation Commission: Timothy Dinsmore, Peter Steeves ***Council on Aging: Peter Nordberg, Joanna Reagan ***Constable: Alycia Gelin-Burr, Patricia Krauchune, Frank Quatrocchi ***Historical Commission: Casey Campetti, Ronald Karr, Joan Ladik ***Master Plan Committee: Nancy Lebedzinski, Paul Lonergan, Kenneth Morgan, Joyce Morrow, Robert Rand, Stephen Themelis, Jack Visniewski, Charles Walkovich, Stephen Witmer (Chair of MPC would like to disband committee August 1, 2020) ***Registrar: Sharon Tetreault ***Trustees of the Brooks Educational & Entertainment Fund: Chester Babineau.” (Motion: Greathead, second: Radwich)
Jun 8Appoint the following member to the ZBA for a…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr.,…Passed 2–1 · No: Scarsdale
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following member to the ZBA for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr., Radwich, it was voted to appoint the following member to the ZBA for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023. Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. ***Zoning Board of Appeals: Annette McLean The following appointments are made by the Town Administrator with the term to expire on June 30, 2021.
Yes: Greathead, RadwichNo: ScarsdaleThe minutes name Margaret Scarsdale (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr., Radwich, it was voted to appoint the following member to the ZBA for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2023. Ms. Scarsdale voted nay. ***Zoning Board of Appeals: Annette McLean The following appointments are made by the Town Administrator with the term to expire on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Radwich)
Jun 8Appoint the following Special Pepperell Police OfficersMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Greathead
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Officers
On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote.
Yes: Radwich, ScarsdaleAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Radwich, second: Scarsdale)
Jun 8Appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Prisoner Watch ListMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Greathead
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Prisoner Watch List
On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Prisoner Watch List. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote.
Yes: Radwich, ScarsdaleAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Pepperell Police Prisoner Watch List. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Radwich, second: Scarsdale)
Jun 8Appoint the following Special Dunstable Police OfficersMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Greathead
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following Special Dunstable Police Officers
On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Dunstable Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote.
Yes: Radwich, ScarsdaleAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Dunstable Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Radwich, second: Scarsdale)
Jun 8Appoint the following Special Hollis Police OfficersMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Greathead
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following Special Hollis Police Officers
On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Hollis Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote.
Yes: Radwich, ScarsdaleAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Hollis Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Radwich, second: Scarsdale)
Jun 8Appoint the following Special Groton Police OfficersMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Greathead
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following Special Groton Police Officers
On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Groton Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote.
Yes: Radwich, ScarsdaleAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Groton Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Radwich, second: Scarsdale)
Jun 8Appoint the following Special Townsend Police OfficersMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Greathead
June 8, 2020: Appoint the following Special Townsend Police Officers
On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Townsend Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote.
Yes: Radwich, ScarsdaleAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Radwich and seconded by Ms. Scarsdale, it was voted to appoint the following Special Townsend Police Officers. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Radwich, second: Scarsdale)
May 26Support and insert Article 9, Fiscal Year 2021 Water…Motion: On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · No: Radwich
May 26, 2020: Support and insert Article 9, Fiscal Year 2021 Water Enterprise Fund on the Town Warrant
On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Radwich, it was voted to support and insert Article 9, Fiscal Year 2021 Water Enterprise Fund on the Town Warrant. Mr. Radwich voted nay.
Yes: Greathead, ScarsdaleNo: RadwichThe minutes name Joe Radwich (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Radwich, it was voted to support and insert Article 9, Fiscal Year 2021 Water Enterprise Fund on the Town Warrant. Mr. Radwich voted nay..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Radwich)
May 26Support and insert Article 11, Fiscal Year 2021 Storm…Motion: On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · No: Radwich
May 26, 2020: Support and insert Article 11, Fiscal Year 2021 Storm Water Enterprise Fund on the Town Warrant
On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Radwich, it was voted to support and insert Article 11, Fiscal Year 2021 Storm Water Enterprise Fund on the Town Warrant. Mr. Radwich voted nay.
Yes: Greathead, ScarsdaleNo: RadwichThe minutes name Joe Radwich (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scarsdale and seconded by Mr. Radwich, it was voted to support and insert Article 11, Fiscal Year 2021 Storm Water Enterprise Fund on the Town Warrant. Mr. Radwich voted nay..” (Motion: Scarsdale, second: Radwich)
From the Pepperell Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Tony Beattie from his campaign website (Anthony Beattie for Pepperell Selectman); Mark Mathews from the Nashoba Valley Voice / Lowell Sun (April 30, 2021). No photo found for Chuck Walkovich.
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