Pepperell Select Board Unanimously Appoints Hartman to Planning Board Seat

Select Board · Meeting of April 30, 2026

Pepperell Select Board fills Planning Board vacancy, appointing Sandra Hartman as a full member. The joint Select Board and Planning Board meeting, held April 30, was convened solely for the appointment, with Hartman the only candidate for the seat. Chamberlain, a Select Board member, noted he had observed Hartman at recent Planning Board meetings and praised her approach, while a Planning Board member identified as Al said Hartman had "been actively involved in all of our meetings and discussions, even when not called upon as a full member." Hartman, who cited a health care background and a preference for collaboration, had previously served as an associate member.

The appointed term runs until the next Pepperell town election, at which point the seat will appear on the ballot carrying a four-year remainder term.

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Source: the Select Board meeting of April 30, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.