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July 30, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 9 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Select Board Member Beattie moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Beattie moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
3. OPPORTUNITIES AND APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Heather Hampson as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Tony Beattie moved to appoint Heather Hampson as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2027. Select Board Member Chuck Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Tony Beattie moved to appoint Heather Hampson as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2027. Select Board Member Chuck Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4.1. Liquor License Hours Extension - 170 Main Street
Approve the liquor license hours extension permitting alcohol service Monday through Saturday beginning at 8:00 AM and Sundays at 10:00 AM. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion
Select Board Member Beattie moved to approve the liquor license hours extension permitting alcohol service Monday through Saturday beginning at 8:00 AM and Sundays at 10:00 AM. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Beattie moved to approve the liquor license hours extension permitting alcohol service Monday through Saturday beginning at 8:00 AM and Sundays at 10:00 AM. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4.2. Fortune Teller License
Set the Fortune Teller License annual fee at $25.00
Select Board Member Walkovich moved to set the Fortune Teller License annual fee at $25.00. Select Board Member Beattie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Walkovich moved to set the Fortune Teller License annual fee at $25.00. Select Board Member Beattie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Approve the Fortune Teller License application for Katie Babine, to expire December 31, 2026
Select Board Member Walkovich moved to approve the Fortune Teller License application for Katie Babine, to expire December 31, 2026. Select Board Member Beattie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Walkovich moved to approve the Fortune Teller License application for Katie Babine, to expire December 31, 2026. Select Board Member Beattie seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
4.3. Gift Acceptance Of Albert Harris Center Benches
Accept the donation of three six-foot benches and one four-foot bench, each with arms and an engraved brass plaque, in accordance with General Law Chapter 44, Section 53½
Select Board Member Beattie moved to accept the donation of three six-foot benches and one four-foot bench, each with arms and an engraved brass plaque, in accordance with General Law Chapter 44, Section 53½. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Beattie moved to accept the donation of three six-foot benches and one four-foot bench, each with arms and an engraved brass plaque, in accordance with General Law Chapter 44, Section 53½. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
4.6. Recognition Of Events Policy
Adopt the Town of Pepperell's Recognition of Events Policy as submitted and amended
Select Board Member Walkovich moved to adopt the Town of Pepperell's Recognition of Events Policy as submitted and amended. Select Board Member Beattie seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-1, with Select Board Member Beattie voting in the negative.
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Walkovich moved to adopt the Town of Pepperell's Recognition of Events Policy as submitted and amended. Select Board Member Beattie seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-1, with Select Board Member Beattie voting in the negative..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Select Board Member Beattie moved to adjourn the meeting. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Beattie moved to adjourn the meeting. Select Board Member Walkovich seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Pepperell Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mark Mathews, Tony Beattie, Chuck Walkovich
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2.1 Full Member Planning Board Appointment
Appoint Sandra Hartnett to the Planning Board with a term ending at the next Town of Pepperell election, at which time the elected position vacancy shall be placed on the ballot to complete the term
A motion was made by Al Patenaude to appoint Sandra Hartnett to the Planning Board with a term ending at the next Town of Pepperell election, at which time the elected position vacancy shall be placed on the ballot to complete the term. The motion was seconded by Select Board Chair Mark Mathews. The motion carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Al Patenaude- Aye David Ganong - Aye Following the vote, it was noted that an announcement of the appointment and the remaining associate member vacancy could be made at the Select Board's next regular meeting.
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Al Patenaude, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Al Patenaude to appoint Sandra Hartnett to the Planning Board with a term ending at the next Town of Pepperell election, at which time the elected position vacancy shall be placed on the ballot to complete the term. The motion was seconded by Select Board Chair Mark Mathews. The motion carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Al Patenaude- Aye David Ganong - Aye Following the vote, it was noted that an announcement of the appointment and the remaining associate member vacancy could be made at the Select Board's next regular meeting..” (second: Mathews)
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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