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Pepperell Chair
Mark Mathews
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mathews as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 11 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (11)
- Sep 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jul 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2026 · Special: Present
- May 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Special: Present
- Apr 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 12Add the sentence, "The Select Board must vote unanimously…Motion: Motion to add the sentence, "The Select Board must vote unanimously…Passed 2–1 · Mathews: Yes
August 12, 2026: Add the sentence, "The Select Board must vote unanimously in favor of the flag to be flown in accordance with the flag policy," as letter F in the policy document
Motion to add the sentence, "The Select Board must vote unanimously in favor of the flag to be flown in accordance with the flag policy," as letter F in the policy document was made by Select Board Member Tony Beattie and seconded by Select Board Member Chuck Walkovich. The motion passed 2-1, with the Chair and Select Board Member Chuck Walkovich in favor and Select Board Member Tony Beattie opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“Motion to add the sentence, "The Select Board must vote unanimously in favor of the flag to be flown in accordance with the flag policy," as letter F in the policy document was made by Select Board Member Tony Beattie and seconded by Select Board Member Chuck Walkovich. The motion passed 2-1, with the Chair and Select Board Member Chuck Walkovich in favor and Select Board Member Tony Beattie opposed..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Jul 30Appoint Sandra Hartnett to the Planning Board with a…Motion: A motion was made by Al Patenaude to appoint Sandra Hartnett…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
July 30, 2026 (Joint meeting): 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…
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 30Adopt the Town of Pepperell's Recognition of Events Policy…Motion: Select Board Member Walkovich moved to adopt the Town of Pepperell's…Passed 2–1 · Mathews: Yes
July 30, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (38)
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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