Welcome to the Covered Bridge Committee web site. This is your source for information about events and activities related to the new Pepperell Covered Bridge.

Grand Opening Ceremony of the Covered Bridge – September 4, 2010

To view the Program Guide for the event click here.

Excitement continues to mount as the covered bridge is re-opened and the public awaits the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 4th, 2010.   A ceremonious morning of events will be followed by an afternoon of fun and entertainment that will end with a block party at the Town Field.  The rain date is Sunday, September 5th.

For a more detailed view of the Grand Opening Events click here:

For a map of the area where the Grand Opening Ceremony and Town Field Celebration will occur, click here

If you are handicapped or if you have special needs:  If you’re a resident of Pepperell and need help in order to attend the September 4th celebration, please click here to find information on our Special Care Program provided through collaboration with House Calls Home Care of Pepperell.

Hotel Information:  For hotels in the area click here.

Logistics Information: For set up locations and times, parking, road closures, click here.

The Prudence Wright Monument is safely installed in the Overlook along with the Chester Waterous monument.  Far left is the shelter being built for the plaque from the 1848 covered bridge.  The kiosk will start August 13th!  Thank you Babin Landscaping, Pepperell DPW, Floyd and Chad Stevens and Ed Wright of Amazon Contractor.

The Memory Walk is being installed.  It was a warm day but that didn’t stop the volunteers from Babin Landscaping from doing a top quality job on the Memory Walk and the next phase of landscaping in the Prudence Wright Overlook.  Thank you to Steve Barbieri, Keith Babin, Dave Babin II, Logan Wyld and Dan Iodice for your time and experience.  Engraved bricks are still available and according to our agreement with the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife, the center walkway will stay natural, so bricks are limited.  Three large flowering native trees from Pepperell landscaping companies were planted to provide shade and natural beauty in the Overlook.  Several native blueberry bushes planted around the kiosk will bear fruit and blend with the natural landscaping.  A granite bench donated by  the Pepperell Business Association was installed and now visitors can relax and enjoy the view of the Covered Bridge and the Nashua River.  Thank you to everyone helping!  This has been a true community project so be sure to check the credits page because the list of contributors to the Overlook and the Grand Opening Celebration is impressive. 

The Covered Bridge Re-Opened on July 30th and the barriers were removed for the first time since April 7, 2008.  Three vehicles were the first to officially cross the bridge and each escorted people whose character and contributions stand out in the Town of Pepperell.  To see the photos and to view the list of people in the vehicles click here. 

The Winners of the Student Art Contest are in!  Danielle Greco , Grade 7 was the Grand Prize Winner of $100.00.  Thank you everyone.  Click here to see all the winners.

Local Women Wanted For Re-enactment:  We’ve cast three professional re-enacters for the 1775 re-enactment of “The Women Who Guarded the Bridge”.  We have 14 volunteer members of the Guard and are looking for 20 – 25 total.  For more information click here.

Prudence Wright Overlook
Businesses, groups and residents in town are also working together to create a scenic, historic area called the Prudence Wright Overlook to be developed alongside the new covered bridge, on land owned by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife.  The Overlook will include historical monuments and education, bridge artifacts, natural plants and landscaping and a commemorative brick walkway called the Pepperell Memory Walk.  For more information…

Pepperell Memory Walk
The Pepperell Memory Walk will contain engraved bricks that can be purchased by the public and personalized with a name or message and placed permanently into the walkways leading up to the monuments and artifacts in the Prudence Wright Overlook.  For more information on the Memory Walk click here.  To order your engraved brick click here.

Memorabilia Auction
Own a piece of Pepperell’s history. Artists and local businesses are donating Pepperell memorabilia and original works of art to be auctioned off for fundraising.  View the auction items on this web site, preview the photographs and bid online instantly.  Winners will be announced at the Grand Opening Ceremony on September 4, 2010.   For more information see the fundraising page and to view the auctions, click here.

Business Marketplace
The Marketplace will take place at the Town Field during the Grand Opening on September 4, 2010.  It’s open to all local businesses for a donation of $20.  Visitors can meet local businesses in person and view their products and services in a relaxed, casual setting surrounded by live entertainment.   For Vendor Information click here. For the Vendor Registration Form click here.

 Click here for photos of the 4th of July Parade and Celebration.