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.
Board heard that 43 residents still need bottled water from Flint Road landfill PFAS contamination.
Charlton health board tables decision on Rawson Materials blasting operations pending review. Chair Matt Gagner convened the board with members Jon Sanborn and Steve Zeveska to defer action on the blasting matter, inviting both Rawson and the Department of Environmental Protection to present at the
CHARLTON -- June 23, 2026, Charlton Board of Health tables Rawson Materials blasting discussion, citing the company's absence. The board voted to defer the new agenda item, involving material tracking into a public
Board of Health clarifies procedures for blighted properties. Chair Matt Gagner and Member Steve Zeveska, meeting with Health Director James Philbrook and Attorney Robert Hennigan, outlined coordinated procedures for handling dangerous and unsafe structures, with the Building Department addressing
Charlton Board of Health hears resident concerns about blasting operations near Larnerd Hill. At its May 5 meeting, the three-member board heard resident Eric Borgeson present concerns about silica dust, damaged foundations, and neighbors who relocated due to health impacts including PTSD. Chair
The Charlton Board of Health reorganized its leadership, extending Chair Gagner's term. Gagner will remain Chair through October 2026, when Jon Sanborn becomes Vice Chair and Steve Zeveska becomes Member. Health Director James Philbrook reported ongoing rat eradication efforts outside a Dunkin
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
Charlton Board of Health continues landfill and PFAS oversight. Chair Matt Gagner and members Jon Sanborn and Steve Zeveska unanimously approved prior meeting minutes. Health Director James Philbrook reported a trailer is now in place at 54 Flint Road and the board is pursuing permission for an
CHARLTON -- March 10, 2026, Charlton Board of Health tracks Flint Road landfill approvals and raises solar panel PFAS concerns. The board, meeting March 10, heard from Health Director James Philbrook that the Flint Road
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