Charlton Conservation Commission approves aquatic management program for Little Nugget Lake. At its May 27 meeting, the commission issued an Order of Conditions for an aquatic management program at Little Nugget Lake involving herbicides, algaecides, and a winter drawdown, presented by Conservation
Charlton Select Board approves scholarships and insurance transition in May 26 meeting. The board unanimously awarded the Jessie Smith Scholarship to applicant 4 and the Nehemiah B. Stone Scholarship to applicant 3 for 500 dollars. Town Administrator Andrew Golas advanced motions to award the
The Charlton Public Library Board of Trustees reorganized its leadership and approved a revised Program Policy. Stefan S. was unanimously elected Chair, with Lance M. as Vice-Chair and Richard W. as Secretary. The board, which includes members Lisa A. and Fran M. along with Library Director Betsy
Charlton Planning Board elects Patsy Rydlak as new chair. Rydlak was unanimously elected Chair, with Leonie Howard as Vice Chair and Bob Beranger as the Planning Board delegate to the Central Mass Regional Planning Commission. The board continued multiple development applications and voted
Bylaw Review Committee approves amendments and increases penalty provision. Chair Joseph Haebler led the committee through reviews of multiple bylaw sections, with members Denise Renaud, Mike Kavorkian, Kathleen Walker, and Brad Howard voting unanimously to approve amendments including a change
The Zoning Board of Appeals overturned the Building Commissioner's determination on a commercial garage at 186 Burlingame Road. Chair Frank Lombardi led the unanimous decision to classify the two-story garage as a pre-existing, nonconforming principal use based on determinations from December 1998
Recreation Commission approves portable toilet payment, defers sprinkler decision. Chair Ross Lemansky and Vice Chair Patricia Rydlak, with Member Bradford Howard absent, heard from Highway Superintendent Harold Piehl that 26 sprinkler heads at Allen and Little League Fields require replacement at
Old Home Day Committee approves April minutes and reshuffles roles. The committee named Kathleen Walker Vendor Coordinator, Robert Coleman Trash Removal lead, and Brad Howard Transport Manager. Alycia Dzik reported $1,100 from vendors and $1,243 in donations, with $8,200 approved by the town
Charlton Council on Aging cancels Mohegan bus trip over escalating costs. At a special meeting called by Council Chair Sue Crockett on May 19, the Council voted unanimously to cancel a previously approved day trip after reviewing vendor quotes ranging from $2,300 to $2,800. Council members
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