Charlton ZBA Approves Smith Road ADU Variance, Defers Commercial Garage Appeal
Charlton Zoning Board approves Smith Road ADU garage variance and defers commercial garage dispute to May 19.
Charlton Board of Health Reorganizes Leadership, Targets Rat Colony on Route 20
CHARLTON -- April 7, 2026, Charlton's Board of Health voted unanimously Tuesday to reorganize its leadership and heard an urgent report on a rat colony of an estimated 300 to 400 animals near the Dunkin' Donuts dumpsters on Route 20. Health Director James Philbrook described plans for a
Charlton feasibility committee advances community center timeline
Charlton community center study advances to fall ballot. The Community Center Feasibility Study Committee, chaired by Pat Stockwell, accelerated its evaluation timeline to support a November debt-exclusion vote on a community center project. The committee reviewed LiRo's assessment of the Dresser
Cemetery Commission approves three residential lot purchases
Charlton Cemetery Commission approves three residential lot purchases at Westside Cemetery during April meeting. Superintendent James Burlingame, Vice Chair Donna Neylon, and Member Willis Bond approved deed signings totaling $5,000, with $3,900 allocated for perpetual care. Burlingame reported
Water/Sewer Commission approves executive assistant hire and UV system repairs.
Water/Sewer Commission appoints executive assistant and backs UV repairs. The commission unanimously appointed Calli Mathieu as Executive Assistant, pending CORI and reference checks, and approved a $4,001.75 Trojan Technologies budget for ultraviolet disinfection system sensors that are no longer