Town News
Petersham seeks volunteers for building upkeep
Petersham announced Oct. 27 that it is looking for volunteers to help with occasional repairs and upkeep at town buildings that do not require licensed technicians.
Government
Petersham sets tax hearing for Nov. 12
Petersham announced a public hearing on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to set the classification factor for fiscal year 2027 real estate taxes at Town Hall.
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Town News
Petersham lists Halloween events for Oct. 31
The Town of Petersham announced a schedule of Halloween activities, including a library event, trick-or-treating, a Fire Department parade and a Lions Club party.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 19, 2026 through October 25, 2026
The Petersham obituary column for the week of October 19 through October 25, 2026 carries one notice: Sisco, Maureen, 76, of Petersham, who died on October 24, 2026, according to Echovita.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 7 through September 13, 2026
One Petersham-resident obituary was published this week: Bartus, Richard N. ("Dick"), of Petersham, MA, who died September 3, 2026, after a brief illness. The notice was posted by Mack Family Funeral Homes - Orange-Athol Chapel and also carried by the Athol Daily News, both via Legacy.c…
Real Estate
Only Two of Petersham's Eleven July Property Transfers Reveal Sale Prices
Eleven Petersham property deeds were recorded between June 26 and July 25, but only two disclosed a sale price: $150,000 for 30 South Main Street and $97,000 for a Petersham property sold by the Sherwood family to Roger and Kathleen McHugh, producing a median of $123,500 across those tw…
Real Estate
Petersham Deed Prices Range From $97,000 To $150,000 In Limited Data
Eleven property deeds were recorded in Petersham between June 19 and July 18, but only two disclosed a sale price: $97,000 and $150,000, producing a median of $123,500. The period's highest-priced transaction was a $150,000 sale of 30 South Main St., with sellers Audrey L. and David M. …
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