Bylaw Review Committee approves town election day shift
Charlton's Bylaw Review Committee has unanimously backed moving town elections to Tuesday. Chair Joseph Haebler presided over the recommendation based on research presented by member Mike Kavorkian on voting practices in surrounding communities. The committee also unanimously approved comprehensive
Bylaw Review Committee · Meeting of June 17, 2026
Charlton's Bylaw Review Committee has unanimously backed moving town elections to Tuesday. Chair Joseph Haebler presided over the recommendation based on research presented by member Mike Kavorkian on voting practices in surrounding communities. The committee also unanimously approved comprehensive bylaw updates to Chapter 20, addressing ethics compliance, procurement procedures, property disposal, and governance titles, including renaming the Board of Selectmen to Select Board.
The updated bylaws reflect Massachusetts General Law requirements and updated state procurement thresholds.
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Source: the Bylaw Review Committee meeting of June 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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