Government · Other Committee
Select Board Halts Flock Camera Expansion
Charlton Select Board pauses Flock camera expansion after fierce petition fight.
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Government · Bylaw Review Committee
Bylaw Review Committee maps departmental consultation schedule
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.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves use changes and site plans for three projects
Charlton Planning Board approved three development projects and backed a zone change.
Government · Other Committee
Finance Panel Backs $500K Senior Center Study
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.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues NextEra solar field change to October 2
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.
Government · Board of Health
Board hears Flint Road landfill status; rescinds minutes
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.
Government · Other Committee
Charlton Board of Health rescinds July minutes over PFAS dispute
Charlton Board of Health rescinds July minutes, orders bottled water after fourth PFAS hit.
Government · Cemetery Commission
Cemetery Commission votes to fund paving from Perpetual Care account
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.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Adds Flock Camera Discussion to Next Agenda
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
Government · Other Committee
Charlton Select Board Adds Flock Cameras to Next Meeting's Agenda
Charlton Select Board agrees to debate Flock license plate cameras, zeroes out death certificate fees.
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