CALENDAR
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
Halloween Costume Extravaganza to benefit the Pepperell 4th of July celebration: The Pepperell 4th of July Committee will host a Halloween Party and Costume Extravaganza from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Pepperell VFW on Leighton Street. The party is an 18+ event featuring food, costume contests, prizes, raffles, “scaryoke,” and dancing. For tickets call Alycia at (978) 376-6235 or learn more about the party on Pepperell Fourth Facebook page.
SATURDAY, OCT. 27
Grange Halloween: The Prescott Grange will host a Halloween Party from 5-8 p.m. at Prescott Grange Hall on Park Street. The party will feature games, a haunted walk through the woods behind Grange Hall, and other activities as well as snacks and beverage for purchase.
Donation for the party is $5. The public is invited to come.
The Grange’s monthly community dinner will also take place the same evening on the lower level of the Grange Hall from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
MONDAY, OCT. 29
Special Town Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Nissitissit Middle School. Please see below for details.
TUESDAY, OCT. 30
Information Systems Committee: 7 p.m., Town Hall.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31
Trick-or-treating: 6-8 p.m. Pepperell Police Department will have extra neighborhood patrols out between 6-8 p.m. to help ensure an enjoyable and safe time for the town’s younger residents.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1
Board of Public Works: 7 p.m., Town Hall.
FRIDAY, NOV. 2
Veterans breakfast: 9:30 a.m., Senior Center, sponsored by the Pepperell Police Department.
BRIEFS
Special Fall Town Meeting
The Board of Selectmen has called for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, Oct. 29, (and Tuesday, Oct. 30, if needed) at the Nissitissit Middle School beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Warrant
ARTICLE 1
POLICE CRUISER
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow a sum not to exceed $36,000 for the purpose of purchasing and equipping one (1) police cruiser, along with any related equipment and expenses, this appropriation to be under the control of the Chief of Police, and to allow for the disposal of a used police vehicle by trade, transfer or sale; or take any other action relative thereto.
ARTICLE 2
GENERATOR FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $19,500 for the purchase and installation of a generator at the Highway Department garage; said appropriation to be under the control of the Highway Superintendent; or take any other action relative thereto.
ARTICLE 3
BRUSH CHIPPER FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $47,560 for the purchase of a new or good used brush chipper for the Highway Department; said appropriation to be under the control of the Highway Superintendent; or take any other action relative thereto.
ARTICLE 4
By: Board of Selectmen
TOWN HALL AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX – BUILDING MAINTENANCE
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $4,500 for Town Hall Building Maintenance; said appropriation to be under the control of the Town Administrator; or take any other action relative thereto.
SAVE THE DATE
Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner
The Pepperell Army Community Covenant and Operation Patriot Pride will host an Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner on Friday, Nov. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Pepperell Senior Center.
The event will feature a complimentary buffet dinner for Pepperell’s past and present warriors and their families catered by the Devens Grill. See flyer
Space is limited and RSVP is required. Please email VFW3291@yahoo.com or call Tony S. at 978-433-2106. You can also send written correspondence to VFW Post 3291, P.O. Box 1339, Pepperell Ma 01463 or drop it off at VFW Post 3291, 55 Leighton St., Pepperell.
HOLIDAY EXPO – Food, Fun and Shopping for All!
Sunday, Nov. 18, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Faith Worship Center, 2 Lomar Park Drive, Pepperell.
Get your holiday season in full swing with fun for the whole family!
Join us at Faith Worship Center for some food, fun and holiday shopping! Whether you’re looking for crafts, jewelry, Pampered Chef, baked goods, artwork or more, start with the vendors at our second annual Holiday Expo. We’ll have games for the kids (or kids at heart) as well as some delicious food. There will also be a drawing to win some amazing prizes.
We’ve got fun for your whole family and lots to see and enjoy while you are with us. There is no cost to attend and there are many great things to be seen, so we hope to see you there.
