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August 27, 2025
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as presented in the packet
Tony Beattie moved to approve the consent agenda as presented in the packet. Chuck Walkovich seconded. Vote: 2-1 (Tony Beattie voted against)
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“Tony Beattie moved to approve the consent agenda as presented in the packet. Chuck Walkovich seconded. Vote: 2-1 (Tony Beattie voted against).” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4.1 Fire Chief Brian Borneman Farewell
Approve the proclamation for Chief Brian Borneman as read
Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the proclamation for Chief Brian Borneman as read. Seconded by Tony Beattie. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the proclamation for Chief Brian Borneman as read. Seconded by Tony Beattie. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.3 Constitution Week Proclamation
Approve the proclamation as read
Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the proclamation as read. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the proclamation as read. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.4 Building Department Fee Adjustment Request
Change the fees effective September 1, 2025 as recommended by the Building Commissioner
Mark Mathews moved to change the fees effective September 1, 2025 as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mark Mathews moved to change the fees effective September 1, 2025 as recommended by the Building Commissioner. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Mathews, second: Beattie)
4.5 Public Works Union Contract Approval
Approve the local 1703 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement
Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the local 1703 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the local 1703 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.6 The Fitzpatrick Collaborative Lease Amendment
Amend the lease agreement between the Town of Pepperell and the Fitzpatrick Collaborative as shown in the document with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Chuck Walkovich moved to amend the lease agreement between the Town of Pepperell and the Fitzpatrick Collaborative as shown in the document with an effective date of July 1, 2025. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Vote: 2-1 (Tony Beattie voted against)
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to amend the lease agreement between the Town of Pepperell and the Fitzpatrick Collaborative as shown in the document with an effective date of July 1, 2025. Seconded by Tony Beattie. Vote: 2-1 (Tony Beattie voted against).” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Tony Beattie, seconded by Chuck Walkovich, and approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Tony Beattie, seconded by Chuck Walkovich, and approved unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
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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