The Bylaw Review Committee continued reviewing town bylaws and identified six chapters requiring departmental input. Chair Joseph Haebler led the committee through discussions of sewer use, solid waste, stormwater, roads and parking, water use, and energy code provisions.
Charlton Planning Board approved three development projects and backed a zone change.
Charlton Finance Committee backs $500,000 senior center design study, drops parking lot project to pay for it. The panel unanimously supported Article 5 of the draft October 19 Special Town Meeting warrant after certifying $2.8 million in free cash, within 1 percent of last year's total.
Charlton Planning Board delays NextEra Energy solar review, debates Worcester Road housing waiver. Members Don Clay, Bob Beranger and Leonie Howard voted 3-0 by roll call to push NextEra Energy's field change request for its 261 North Sturbridge Road solar facility to the board's October 2 meeting.
The Board of Health heard a status report on Flint Road Landfill capping and PFAS work. Health Director James Philbrook reported that work at the 54 Flint Road site is progressing, with a large ledge section discovered that will not require a liner, reducing costs.
Charlton Board of Health rescinds July minutes, orders bottled water after fourth PFAS hit.
The Cemetery Commission voted unanimously to use Perpetual Care Fund money to complete paving projects in Charlton cemeteries. Chair Kristen Russell-May and members Willis Bond and Donna Neylon approved the allocation after estimating a $2,500 shortfall across two projects.
This week's obituary roundup for Charlton, Massachusetts carries one notice: Cook, Thomas P., age 63, of Charlton, who died suddenly on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home. The notice was posted by J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Homes of Spencer and appears on Legacy.com. No other Char…
Charlton recorded 11 property transfers from Aug. 14 through Aug. 17, 2026, but only one had a sale price recorded, $291,125, according to Worcester County Registry of Deeds records. That transaction, recorded Aug. 17, listed Renee Giroux as seller and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc…
Charlton Select Board schedules Flock camera discussion after residents gather 160 plus petition signatures. Michelle Chalmers of Prindle Hill Road, representing residents concerned about privacy and contract compliance, asked the board to schedule a public meeting and review before any expansion