Official Town Website ~ Petersham, Massachusetts
We hope the residents of Petersham find this site to be both useful and informative.
We hope the residents of Petersham find this site to be both useful and informative.
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BROADBAND INFORMATIONAL MEETING Saturday Jan. 17, at 2:00PM Lower Town Hall We have a new broadband provider !!! As of January 1, AccessPlus (headquartered in Chicopee) has taken over operations of the Petersham Broadband Network from Matrix. No action is require for customers to make this transition. We will be having an informational meeting with members of the AccessPlus staff to introduce the company and discuss their plans. We invite all residents to attend. Petersham Broadband Municipal Light Plant Board. NGRID ANNUAL WINTER SYSTEM WIDE PATROL (Summarized email from NGRID) Beginning Monday, January 12, 2026, NGRID will be conducting system-wide visual helicopter patrols on all of our transmission lines.Details of the Patrol:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your community manager directly. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION The Petersham Annual Town Election will be held on April 6, 2026 from 10am – 8pm at the Town Hall. Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office Monday evenings 5:30pm – 7:00pm or by appointment. Papers must be returned by Thursday, February 19, 2026. The last day to register to vote is Friday March 27th. The following positions are on the ballot; Moderator – currently held by Bart Wendell, Selectboard – currently held by Susan Dougherty, Treasurer – currently held by Dana Robinson, Board of Assessors – currently held by Ellen Anderson, Board of Health – currently held by Stephen Loring, Mahar Regional School Committee – currently held by Stephen Hammond (appointed), Petersham School Committee – currently held by Lynne Feldman, 2 positions on the Planning Board – currently held by Fraser Sinclair and John Lawson and Trustees of Public Library – currently held by Kent Byron. Susan Dougherty has said that she will not be running for the position of Selectboard leaving that seat open. According to bylaws of the Trustees of the Public Library a person can only hold 3 terms so that position is now open as Kent Byron is completing his 3rd term. Mahar Regional School Committee is currently held by Stephen Hammond who was appointed. He must take out papers and run on the ballot to fill the remaining 2 years. The blanket nomination has been signed by Dana Robinson for Treasurer and Lynne Feldman for Petersham School Committee at this time. Incumbents have until February 19th to sign expressing the intention to run for re-election. PART-TIME PLOW DRIVERS NEEDED !!!
The Petersham Highway Dept. is seeking part-time plow drivers immediately for work this winter, Class A or B license preferred. Contact: [email protected], [email protected], or call Greg Waid at 978-724-3211 NEW SELECTBOARD OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 9 am – 2:30 pm and 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2:30 pm Thursday 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Christine Peterson joins Sherry Berube as Administrative Coordinators – Welcome! NEW, IMPROVED, TOWN WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Please be patient as we design and migrate information to a new platform. Please call the Selectboard if you have questions or need information (978-724-3353) . OS&R Planners Workbook update
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs recently updated the Open Space and Recreation Planners Workbook, which includes a Ten-Year Action Plan. The Action Plan will now describe the next ten years of open space and recreation goals and objectives as opposed to seven years under the previous requirements. The Petersham 2024 Open Space and Recreation Plan has received an additional three years of approval, expanding its eligibility for DCS grants through November 2034. FY26 ATM Warrant "By-Law" Articles (Draft)
The document here shows the latest draft of “By-law” Articles that will appear on the FY26 ATM Warrant; the language is likely to remain unchanged. These proposed Articles were discussed at the latest Public Information meeting on May 10, 2025. Petersham Town Facility Technician Opening
The Town is looking for a Facility Technician to do small jobs at the Town Office and Town Hall. Jobs include, but not limited to, swapping out window AC units, small paint and repair jobs, shoveling snow around Office and Hall entrances, helping with room set up for large town meetings. Hours flexible and total about 4 hours/week. Salary range $16.50/hr to $19.00/hr depending on experience. Complete job description is here.. Please contact the Selectboard office if interested 978-724-3353. APPROVED FINAL PETERSHAM OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN 2024
The Final Approved Petersham Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) can be viewed here To Current Matrix Customers in Petersham:
Over a month ago, the Town was contacted by AccessPlus, a company interested in providing internet services. AccessPlus already services commercial customers, including municipalities, and want to expand into the residential sector. They provide 24/7 customer service and report to have better back-up capabilities. The Town’s Broadband Board is helping to facilitate the negotiations and is standing by as AccessPlus and Matrix review the existing contract. If successful, the transfer of operations from Matrix to AccessPlus should occur over the next few months. We know you are frustrated (believe me!). We need to ensure any future contract meets our needs. Your patience is appreciated! Sue Dougherty, Selectboard Chair and Broadband Municipal Light Plant Board Ralph C. Mahar and School Union 73
Comprehensive District Review Report (2024) In accordance with Massachusetts state law, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) contracted with the American Institutes for Research® (AIR®) to conduct a comprehensive review of Ralph C. Mahar and School Union 73 (hereafter, RCM & SU 73) in April 2024. This report includes data for the Petersham Center School, and can be viewed here. IMPORTANT TAX BILL INFORMATION
If your real estate or excise tax bills have a line that says “prior taxes are past due, contact the collector”, this means you have outstanding tax bills. Please do not ignore! If excise taxes are owed, you might not be able to renew your license or your motor vehicle. If real estate taxes are owed, you might have a lien attached to your property. PETERSHAM SELECTBOARD OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2024 The Petersham Selectboard Office Hours Mon 9am - 4pm, Tues 9am - 4pm, Wed 9am - 12pm, Thurs 8am - 4pm. (Closed Fridays) Please contact our office at [email protected] or 978.724.3353 if you wish to make remote arrangements or via drop box—we are happy to provide assistance. GLEN VALLEY BRIDGE CLOSING
On Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 the Department of Transportation closed the Glen Valley bridge over Silver Brook. Please make note for your travel plans. No other information is available at this time. PETERSHAM PO BOX OWNERS - PLEASE READ
The USPS strongly prefers that patrons who use PO Boxes (rather than street addresses) be sure to include their PO Box # on all mail otherwise it might be returned to sender. The USPS does not make PO Box owner details available to the Town of Petersham; you must personally contact the town Tax Collector stating your PO #so that future mail can get delivered to you. RESIDENTS' CURRENT PROPERTY TAX BILLS
For information about current Fiscal Year 2023 bills, please visit this link. For instructions on how to access Petersham Property Maps, Vision Property Record cards, and CAI Property Record Cards, please use this link. RESIDENTS CAN CHOOSE WHO TO USE
AS THEIR ELECTRCITY PROVIDER For residents who would like to consider changing their current electricity provider, the Commonwealth has posted a list of retail providers at this web site below; rates & plans are shown with links to the individual providers web sites. https://energyswitchma.gov/#/compare/1/1/01366/ 
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TOWN COMMITTEE AGENDAS & INFORMATION
AVAILABLE ONLINE Notices for all Town Committee meetings are posted online. Click on the link below to access the site. CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Click on the link below to access calendar of scheduled meetings. 
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Community Calendar of Activities & Events
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Town of Petersham
3 South Main Street, P.O. Box 486
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
Contact Phone: 978-724-3353 / 978-724-3501 (fax)
Updated January 18, 2024
3 South Main Street, P.O. Box 486
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
Contact Phone: 978-724-3353 / 978-724-3501 (fax)
Updated January 18, 2024
