Coming Soon: Enhancing Pedestrian Safety on Main Street
The Town of Pepperell is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, with a focus on community safety. We are pleased to announce the planned installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk system in front of the Lawrence Library at 15 Main Street. The installation is scheduled to take place in late spring or summer of this year and represents a significant step forward in the Town's ongoing commitment to pedestrian safety. Improving Safety for
Pepperell sues six companies over ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
By Hannah Goeke Globe Correspondent,Updated March 2, 2026, 3:49 p.m. {Original article} The town of Pepperell is suing six companies, including multiple pulp and paper businesses, for allegedly contaminating its water supply with “forever chemicals.” The federal lawsuit, filed in US District Court for Massachusetts on Feb. 24, alleges that decades of industrial operations along the Nashua River have released toxic chemicals, known as PFAS, into the ground. The town’s water supply, which serves
