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Members: Bill Fontaine (Chair), Patsy Rydlak, Don Clay, Bob Beringer

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Charlton Planning Board recommends data center zoning ban

Planning Board recommended data center zoning restrictions and approved a reduced frontage special permit. The board voted unanimously on three zoning amendments prohibiting data centers in all districts and directing the Planning Board to study the use and report to Town Meeting by 2028.

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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.

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Planning Board approves gas station with housing units

Planning Board approved a gas station and convenience store with residential units on Route 20. Engineer Hal Choubah presented the Hatem Enterprises proposal for a four-acre site featuring five two-bedroom apartments, one designated as affordable housing.

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Planning Board approves restaurant and storage building consolidation

Charlton Planning Board approves Italian restaurant and storage consolidation project. The Board voted unanimously to waive site plan review for Great Grace LLC's conversion of a 2,312-square-foot office building at 61 North Main Street into a restaurant with 34 seats and take-out service,

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves 120-foot cell tower at Charlton Beagle Club

Planning Board approves 120-foot wireless tower; continues review of major applications. Board Chair Patsy Rydlak presided as the Charlton Planning Board unanimously approved the Blue Sky Towers IV LLC telecommunications project at the Charlton Beagle Club with conditions requiring confirmatory

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Planning Board launches Master Plan update with VHB

Charlton Planning Board launched comprehensive Master Plan update with VHB consulting firm. The steering committee will guide town development strategy across land use, housing, transportation, economic development, and environment, with an initial July 15 meeting including a town tour. In separate

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