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.
BOH PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Petersham BOH will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00PM on a request for a variance of a septic system to be located on Dugway Road, Petersham. The PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE can be viewed here. The BOS March 6 agenda can be viewed here 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 Transfer Station Monitor
The Town is looking for a Transfer Station Monitor to augment the existing dynamic team. Hours are Wednesday afternoon, 1:30 – 4:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Duties are primarily performed outdoors and may occur under adverse weather conditions. Ability to work well with the public is preferred and deeply appreciated by the community. Wage $16.50/hr. Complete job description is here.. Please contact the Selectboard office if interested 978-724-3353. 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/ |
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. Please feel free to send us your comments,
suggestions or questions. Community Calendar of Activities & Events
sponsored by Petersham organizations can be viewed by selecting the button below. CLICK HERE TO ADD AN EVENT If you have a favorite Petersham photo, please feel free to send it to us and we'll include it in the display below.
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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