Pepperell Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Zoning board approves 350-bedroom housing project

From Pepperell News

• Ag panel presses ahead on hobby-farm bylaw The Pepperell Agricultural Commission said it will press ahead with a Right to Farm bylaw amendment at Fall Town Meeting despite a Board of Health request for more time to vet concerns with other town bodies.Pepperell News
• Capital panel previews $350,000 town meeting request Pepperell's Capital Program Committee reviewed a $350,000 free cash spending plan for the Nov. 7 special town meeting, covering a generator, Town Hall roof and paint work, and police station renovations tied to a state grant.Pepperell News
• Council on Aging weighs senior center logo and rules Pepperell's Council on Aging pushed its senior center logo choice and draft attendance regulations to a Dec. 1 vote, with members still weighing two logo finalists and rules that could make six absences a year grounds for removal.Pepperell News
• Town previews 13 warrant articles for Nov. 7 Pepperell officials previewed all 13 Town Meeting warrant articles ahead of the Nov. 7 vote at Nissitissit Middle School, including a plan to convert the regional dispatch center into an enterprise fund and net fiscal 2027 budget cuts.Pepperell News
• ZBA approves Leighton Street 40B housing permit Pepperell's Zoning Board of Appeals worked through more than fifteen zoning waivers for a 350-bedroom Chapter 40B housing project on Leighton Street, with members divided over outdoor lighting, setbacks, sign size and fee waivers for the development.Pepperell News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Pepperell votes in state election Pepperell polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 for the state election.Town of Pepperell

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Lawrence Library trustees hold board meeting The Lawrence Library Board of Trustees meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 4 at 15 Main St.Town of Pepperell
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Invasive and native plant panel meets Pepperell's Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5.Town of Pepperell
• Sat, Nov 7, 8:30 a.m.: Select Board meets ahead of town meeting Pepperell's Select Board meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 33 Chace Ave., the same day as the special town meeting.Town of Pepperell
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Special town meeting convenes at 9 a.m Pepperell's special town meeting convenes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at 33 Chace Ave. to vote on 13 warrant articles.Town of Pepperell

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