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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***Special Election ***
September 8, 2025 Selectboard Selectboard: due to a recent resignation from the Selectboard, a new candidate is sought to complete the term to April 2027. Duties of the new member during this fiscal year include (not limited to): either vice-chair or clerk, approve business permits and requests to the Selectboard, help implement new town website design, actively participate in budget process. Note, a new administrative clerk will take on several administrative tasks formerly done by SB members. Meetings are bi-weekly from July – Jan; weekly from Feb – June. Papers will be available from the Town Clerk on Monday June 23, 2025 (Town Office Monday evenings 5:30 to 7:30 pm or gladly by appointment, call 978-724-6649). Papers will be due back by Monday July 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The last day to register to vote is Friday August 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The last day to submit a vote by mail application is Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Polls will be open 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Town of Petersham Selectboard
Part Time Administrative Coordinator The Town of Petersham Selectboard is seeking a part time Administrative Coordinator for approximately 20 hours per week, including one evening meeting. This position will perform a wide range of administrative responsibilities in support of town operations, as part of a team environment with potential for long term growth. Public administration and finance, grant administration, information technology management, community planning and board & committee support are among the potential areas of work. See detailed job description for specifics here. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, initiative, flexibility, team orientation and an aptitude for working with the public. FY 2026 Salary Rate per hour $20 - 25 per hour depending on qualifications. Interested persons should send cover letter and resume by mail to the Selectboard, 3 South Main Street PO Box 486 Petersham, MA 01366 or email to [email protected]. Resumes and letters of interest are due by 12 noon Monday August 4, 2025. Position will remain open until filled. EOE employer. 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. Newly Posted AFC Report & ATM Warrants
The FY26 Advisory Finance Committee Report, including the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants, is available here. Petersham FY24 Annual Report
The on-line copy of Petersham's FY24 Annual Report can be accessed here. This report covers the timeframe from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. 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
