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December 3, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Pepperell Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda
Tony Beattie moved to approve the consent agenda. Chuck Walkovich seconded the motion. During discussion, Tony asked about a letter from Lorelei Dean. Andrew MacLean confirmed it was addressed to multiple committees and was included in the board packet. With no further discussion, all members voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Tony Beattie moved to approve the consent agenda. Chuck Walkovich seconded the motion. During discussion, Tony asked about a letter from Lorelei Dean. Andrew MacLean confirmed it was addressed to multiple committees and was included in the board packet. With no further discussion, all members voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
3. OPPORTUNITIES AND APPOINTMENTS
Appoint the following to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee members: Jeff Bowden, term to expire June 30, 2028; Annette Cadek, term to expire June 30, 2028; Jennifer Cadek, term to...
Chuck Walkovich moved to appoint the following to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee members: Jeff Bowden, term to expire June 30, 2028; Annette Cadek, term to expire June 30, 2028; Jennifer Cadek, term to expire June 30, 2028; Evelyn Kate, term to expire June 30, 2027; Melissa Perrott, term to expire June 30, 2027; and two vacancy positions to expire June 30, 2026. Tony Beattie seconded the motion. During discussion, Mark praised the committee's work, noting they had submitted an incredible report showing they were goal-oriented, set dates for accomplishments, and had ambitious plans for 2026. He requested the report be added as a written submission for the community to see. All members voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to appoint the following to the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee members: Jeff Bowden, term to expire June 30, 2028; Annette Cadek, term to expire June 30, 2028; Jennifer Cadek, term to expire June 30, 2028; Evelyn Kate, term to expire June 30, 2027; Melissa Perrott, term to expire June 30, 2027; and two vacancy positions to expire June 30, 2026. Tony Beattie seconded the motion. During discussion, Mark praised the committee's work, noting they had submitted an incredible report showing they were goal-oriented, set dates for accomplishments, and had ambitious plans for 2026. He requested the report be added as a written submission for the community to see. All members voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.1. Public Hearing -Class II License
Open the public hearing
Chuck Walkovich moved to open the public hearing. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to open the public hearing. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Close the public hearing
Chuck Walkovich moved to close the public hearing. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to close the public hearing. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the Class 2 application for Ray Simon of JP Rivard Trailer Sales to be located at 31 Lamar Park
Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the Class 2 application for Ray Simon of JP Rivard Trailer Sales to be located at 31 Lamar Park. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the Class 2 application for Ray Simon of JP Rivard Trailer Sales to be located at 31 Lamar Park. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.7. Deed Acceptance For Birch Drive Extension
Accept the granting of the deed from Jayron Realty Inc, which conveys the street layout and associated easements of the road known as Birch Drive Extension to the Town of Pepperell
Chuck Walkovich moved to accept the granting of the deed from Jayron Realty Inc, which conveys the street layout and associated easements of the road known as Birch Drive Extension to the Town of Pepperell. Tony Beattie seconded. With no discussion, all members voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to accept the granting of the deed from Jayron Realty Inc, which conveys the street layout and associated easements of the road known as Birch Drive Extension to the Town of Pepperell. Tony Beattie seconded. With no discussion, all members voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.3. Celebrate Pepperell Committee Charge
Accept the committee charges as presented
Chuck Walkovich moved to accept the committee charges as presented. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to accept the committee charges as presented. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.4. Committee Charge Draft For Charter/Bylaws
Approve the committee charge for the draft charter and bylaw ad hoc committee as amended
Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the committee charge for the draft charter and bylaw ad hoc committee as amended. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to approve the committee charge for the draft charter and bylaw ad hoc committee as amended. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.5. Fire Chief Update
Authorize Andrew to begin the search for a new fire chief
Chuck Walkovich moved to authorize Andrew to begin the search for a new fire chief. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to authorize Andrew to begin the search for a new fire chief. Tony Beattie seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Tony Beattie moved to adjourn. Chuck Walkovich seconded. All voted "Aye."
From the minutes
“Tony Beattie moved to adjourn. Chuck Walkovich seconded. All voted "Aye.".” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Pepperell Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1.1 Discussion on FY27 Budget and Capital Planning
Open the joint meeting
Mark Mathews asked if he needed a motion to open the meeting, to which Chuck Walkovich responded by moving to open the meeting. Tony Beattie seconded the motion. After Mark called for discussion and hearing none, the board voted, with all members voting "Aye."
From the minutes
“Mark Mathews asked if he needed a motion to open the meeting, to which Chuck Walkovich responded by moving to open the meeting. Tony Beattie seconded the motion. After Mark called for discussion and hearing none, the board voted, with all members voting "Aye.".” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Adjourn the joint meeting
Chuck Walkovich moved to adjourn the joint meeting. The motion was seconded, and all voted in favor.
From the minutes
“Chuck Walkovich moved to adjourn the joint meeting. The motion was seconded, and all voted in favor..” (Motion: 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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