One Charlton obituary appeared in sources reviewed for the week of June 15–21, 2026: Amaral, Marie, 95, of Charlton, who died June 15, 2026, with arrangements through Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.
Charlton Library Board unanimously skips July meeting, resumes August 20. Following the board's traditional summer recess, the Library Trustees voted to cancel July and reconvene August 20. Director Betsy P. reported on memorial accounts and noted the town is supplying summer interns for part-time
Charlton Planning Board launched comprehensive Master Plan update with VHB consulting firm. The steering committee will guide town development strategy across land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and environment, with an initial July 15 meeting including a town tour. In separate
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
Charlton Conservation Commission recommended a graduated noncriminal fine schedule for stormwater violations and acted on a full docket of development hearings at its June 17 meeting.
Select Board appoints six to Master Plan Steering Committee and establishes opioid settlement grant program. The committee will include Nancy Tully, Elizabeth LaFrance, Cara Holland, Sherri Westbury, Ryan Black, and Kelly Szela, working with consulting firm VHB to revise the town's comprehensive
Charlton Select Board creates opioid grant program, approves AI policy, and hears plowing dispute.
The Planning Board interviewed Dillon Maxfield for Planning Director on June 10. Maxfield, currently a Land-Use Planner in Easthampton, Massachusetts, for 2.5 years, outlined his background and interests during the interview.
Charlton Fire Substation project approves $161K in change orders, extends timeline. The Fire Substation Building Committee unanimously approved Change Order 14 for $79,166.95 and conditionally approved Change Order 15 for up to $82,208.28, pending final review. The project has cost $8,953,299 to
TRI-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee voted unanimously to authorize up to $1,300 to remove a 20-year-old cross-band repeater and upgrade its radio system to a standalone frequency, which organizations including Sparks/Rehab 78 have requested.