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Agricultural Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Seeks More Review of Livestock Rules

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Right to Farm Amendment Deferred

The commission agreed to move the proposed Right to Farm bylaw amendment from the Spring Town Meeting warrant to the Fall Town Meeting warrant, allowing more time to assess whether regulations are needed and consult local farms.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Commission Advances Farm Bylaw Changes

The Agricultural Commission approved proposed Right to Farm Bylaw changes for a warrant article at the May 4, 2026 Spring Town Meeting. The changes would add protections for homestead and hobby farming and require the Board of Health to refer disputes to the Agricultural Commission.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Commission Seeks More Review of Livestock Rules

The Agricultural Commission discussed concerns about proposed livestock and manure-management regulations, including permits, property setbacks, enforcement, and impacts on small farms. It planned to request an extension beyond the March 5 review deadline to meet jointly with the Board of Health and review proposed edits.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Public Hearing Set on Livestock Rules

The Agricultural Commission plans a February 23 public hearing on proposed livestock and manure-management regulations, with mailers to be sent to approximately 100 commercial and non-commercial barns in Pepperell.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Public hearing set on livestock regulations

The Agricultural Commission set February 23, 2026, for a public hearing on draft Keeping of Livestock and Manure Management regulations. The Commission also agreed to explore manure-removal and town-wide composting options, including possible work with Black Earth Compost.

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