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Charlton Conservation Commission fines City Depot Road developer for stormwater violations

CHARLTON -- February 11, 2026, Charlton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to fine the owner of 60 City Depot Road for stormwater violations after a January 14 EPA inspection found no tracking pad, an unpermitted trench near wetlands, unposted required signage, and a false claim to federal inspectors that McClure Engineering was

Tri-Epic Regional Emergency Planning Committee approves prior minutes, reviews hazmat plan draft.

Tri-Epic Regional Emergency Planning Committee approves prior minutes, treasurer's report. The committee unanimously ratified the December 2025 meeting minutes and confirmed account balances of $4,411.20 in combined CERT and operational funds, with $124.10 in donations and $3,046.35 in operational

Select Board reorganization bid fails; solar permit fee cut to $2,500

Charlton Select Board rejects reorganization motion after clash over board conduct. Vice-Chairman David Singer moved to remove Chairman Karen Spiewak, alleging repeated attempts to silence him through shouting, gaveling, and threats of removal; Spiewak defended her 30-year record and cited

Charlton Select Board Defeats Reorganization Motion 3-2, Spiewak Remains Chair

Charlton Select Board voted 3-2 to keep Chair Karen Spiewak in place, rejecting a reorganization motion that exposed sharp internal conflict at the February 10 meeting.

Keep Charlton Beautiful approves $300 for state membership dues.

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee approves $300 for annual membership dues. The panel, meeting at Charlton Public Library, voted unanimously to fund Keep Massachusetts affiliation. Chair Debbie Marquis reported completion of the Solid Waste Survey and noted that Recycled and Demolition Proceeds