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🗳️ How this town voted (67 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
Edward J. Markey ✓ 169 · Seth W. Moulton 64
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
John Deaton ✓ 50
U.S. House — 1st Congressional 2026-09-01
Jeromie Whalen ✓ 139 · Richard E. Neal 90
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Deborah B. Goldberg ✓ 197
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Elizabeth Dionne ✓ 41
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Gabriel Greenspan ✓
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Paul W. Mark ✓ 203
State Representative — 1st Franklin 2026-09-01
Corinne Ellen Coryat ✓ 124 · Lora L. Wondolowski 97
Sheriff — Franklin County 2026-09-01
Lori M. Streeter ✓ 202
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
Anne R. Brensley ✓ 7
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
William Francis Galvin ✓ 202
Register of Probate — Franklin County 2026-09-01
Daniel Francis Graves ✓ 196
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Mon Nov 2, 2026
Charlemont Selectboard Meets
Selectboard to discuss Police Chief hiring and surplus truck sale
The Charlemont Selectboard will meet to discuss the hiring status and contract amendments for a new Police Chief. The board will also consider a liquor license application and the sale of a surplus highway truck.
- Appointment of Noah Duarte to the Planning Board
- Vote on equipment and shed for tennis court construction
- One day liquor license application for Academy at Charlemont (1359 Route 2) for November 7
- Sale of surplus highway truck to the Town of Hawley
- Vote to include Smith Vocational as a preferred Technical School
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday November 02,2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
6pm- Planning Board RE: appoint Noah Duarte to one of the vacant seats
Administrators Report:
1) Tennis Court Construction update, Vote on equipment and shed
2) Update on shared services meetings for Fire, Ambulance and Police
3) Report on meeting on the river warning system at Berkshire East
4) Report from the Franklin Regional Council of Governments Council meeting
5) Notice from Verizon about remaining Town Phones (transfer station, fairgrounds)
Liaison Reports:
1) Park and Recreation Meeting Report
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Police Chief: Status of Hiring and Contract discussion – candidate has some amendments.
2) Vote to include Smith Vocational as a preferred Technical School with Franklin County Technical, due to
lottery system for admissions.
3) Question from Berkshire East about additional streetlight at end of Thunder Mountain Road
4) One Day Liquor License Application Academy at Charlemont 1359 Route 2 for a November 7 event.
** 5) Sell Surplus Highway Truck to the Town of Hawley
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of October 19,2026
2) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
3) Request for November 5 day of …
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Recent meetings
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Charlemont Board of Health Meets
Charlemont Board of Health to review Coli variance request
The Board of Health will meet via Zoom to consider a variance request and organize the oversight board. Members will also discuss compliance and inspections at several local properties.
- Coli Variance Request
- Trash at 2151/2155 Rt 2
- Oxbow Motel inspection
- Compliance at 122 Main Street
- 7 Bassett Rd
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF HEALTH
DATE:
Tuesday October 27, 2026
TIME:
6:00 PM
This is a zoom meeting. To join the meeting, go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8974777682. Meeting ID: 897 477 7682.
The call-in number is 1-646-558-8656 followed by 8974777682#
No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be
made to ensure that the public can adequately access and participate in the proceedings via this
conference call.
AGENDA*
Appointments:
6:15 Coli Variance Request
Action:
1. Approval of the minutes of 9/22/26
2. Oversight board organization
Discussion:
1. 2151/2155 Rt 2 Trash
2. Oxbow Motel inspection
3. 122 Main Street compliance
4. 7 Bassett Rd
5. November and December meetings
Recurring Topics:
1. Health Agent Report
Next Scheduled meeting 11/24/26
*To the extent known at time of posting.
Posted:
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Charlemont Planning Board Meets
Planning Board to discuss bylaw updates and clean energy siting
The Charlemont Planning Board will discuss a new clean energy siting fast track policy and review updated bylaws. The board is planning a strategy to complete multiple bylaw updates by May, including regulations for data centers and battery energy storage.
- New clean energy siting fast track policy
- Review of updated bylaws
- Discussion of additional business and cars at Matt’s Auto on Main Street
- Proposed Use Table additions for short-term rentals (STR) and others
- Bylaw updates for floodplains, data centers, and battery energy storage
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CHARLEMONT PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
DATE: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall, 157 Main Street
Consistent with Governor Baker’s extension of modifications to the Open Meeting Law,
G.L. C. 30A, §20, this meeting will also be conducted via conference call. The public is
welcome to participate. To join via conference call, the number is 1-(425)-436-6388 and the
access code is 279013#.
AGENDA*
Agenda Items:
1. Review / Approve Minutes from September 21, 2026
2. Noah join PB?
3. New clean energy siting fast track policy
4. FRPAB meeting that Molly attended re: data centers and more
5. Review updated bylaws
6. Additional business and cars at Matt’s Auto, Main Street
7. From Building inspector: Zoning bylaws need Use Table additions, (STR and others?)
8. Gameplan on how to complete the multiple bylaw updates for May
• Floodplain Bylaw
• data centers
• battery energy storage
• STR in use table (ADUs + telekom in use table?)
9. Masterplan Committee next meeting date
*To the extent known at time of posting.
POSTED:10/20/2026 5:35 PM by SAA
Mon Oct 19, 2026
Charlemont Agricultural Commission Meets
Charlemont Agricultural Commission to discuss farmland protection and signage
The Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss a survey and the possibility of larger Right to Farm signs on Route 2. The body will also review a report on Disclosure Notice follow-up and an email from FRCOG regarding Municipal Farmland Protection Plans.
- Discussion on larger Right to Farm Route 2 signs
- Review of FRCOG email regarding Municipal Farmland Protection Plans
- Report on Disclosure Notice follow up with Town Administrator
- Survey discussion
- Approval of September 21, 2026 minutes
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Charlemont Agricultural Commission
Notice of Meeting
Monday October 19,2026
7:00 PM
This meeting will be held in person at Charlemont Town Hall 157, Main
Street Charlemont MA
Agenda Items:
1. Report on Disclosure Notice follow up with Town Administrator
2. Survey Discussion
3. Explore possibility of Larger Right to Farm Route 2 Signs follow up
4. FRCOG email about Municipal Farmland Protection Plans
5. Approve Minutes from September21,2026
Posted: 10/15/2026 3:30 PM SER
Mon Oct 19, 2026
Charlemont Selectboard meets
Selectboard to vote on new Police Chief contract and $765,000 road grant
The Charlemont Selectboard will consider a contract and start date for a new Police Chief. The board is also voting on paperwork for a $765,000 Tower Road Intersection grant and the November 3 Election Warrant.
- Vote on contract and start date for new Police Chief
- Vote to sign paperwork for $765,000 Tower Road Intersection grant
- Approval of November 3 Election Warrant
- Mass DEP Grant paperwork for Transfer Station Recycling Dividends and new swap shop building
- Vote to include Smith Vocational as a preferred Technical School
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday October 19,2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
6 :00 PM: 1) Mary Ann and Rob Adams RE: Appointment to the Cultural Council
2) Reappoint Zorah Miller.
Administrators Report:
1) Tennis Court Construction update
2) Update on shared services meetings for Fire, Ambulance and Police
3) Grant award for Tower Road Intersection $765,000 – Vote to sign paperwork
4) Clean Energy Permitting – Local Government Representative Designee
Liaison Reports:
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Police Chief:
a) vote on contract for New Police Chief
b) Start date for Police Chief
2) Vote to include Smith Vocational as a preferred Technical School with Franklin County Technical, due to
Lottery system for admissions.
3) November 3 Election Warrant- approve signing in order to post.
** 4) Mass DEP Grant Paperwork for Transfer Station Recycling Dividends and new swap shop building.
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of September 28,2026
2) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
* To the extent known at the time of posting.
Posted 8:30 am 10/15/2026 SER
** added 10/15/2026 3:30 Pm SER
Tue Oct 13, 2026
Charlemont School Sustainability Review Committee Meets
Sustainability Review Committee to discuss school studies and building reuse
The committee is reviewing sustainability studies from MARS and BERK12. Discussions include community impact, financial analysis, and MSBA eligibility. The body is also evaluating the reuse of the Charlemont building and potential regional district alternatives.
- Review of Phase 1, 2, and 3 sustainability studies
- FEMA 100-year floodplain status impacts on building reuse
- Consideration of a building reuse study vote and MSBA Feasibility vote
- Review of redevelopment costs for similar schools in Orange ($14-17.9 million) and Cummington ($8.6 million)
- Discussion of Heath rejoining the district or other regional options
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CHARLEMONT SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Location: Charlemont 1 Hall and Virtual
Date: October 13",
Time: 6:00-7:00
Work Overview: © Phase 1 & 2 - Sustainability Study (MARS) & 2D8T (BERK12)
e Phase 3 - Current 2D8T study
e Alternative options
AGENDA:
Public comment
Approve meeting minutes e September 15", 2026 minutes
Phase 1 & 2 e Phase 2 on going data analysis
Phase 3
(current 2D8T study phase)
Community impact study (Handover) 2D8T Update Sept.
Transportation Follow up from last meeting
Educational visioning 2D8T Update Sept.
Pre-K & Pre-K transportation
Financial analysis 2D8T Update Sept.
Regional Agreement
Enrollment
MSBA eligibility 2D8T Update Sept.
Community outreach 2D8T Update Sept.
Advocacy
Information releases from 2D8T
Hawlemont building reuse e FEMA 100 year floodplain status impacts on reuse. Follow
up information on 50% rule and flood maps.
e Consideration of a building reuse study vote in unison with
possible MSBA Feasibility vote, follow up.
e Local examples:
Orange - Former Butterfield School building 37,533
square feet. Similar to Hawlemont in age, has multiple
additions. Closed 2015. Currently in redevelopment
planning. Cost estimate for town offices and senior center
$14-17.9 million (2023).
Cummington - Former Berkshire Trail Elementary School
22,000 square feet. 75 years old. Closed 2015.
Currently in redevelopment planning. Scope of work and
cost “much more than the town anticipated”, about $8.6
million.
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Thu Oct 8, 2026
Charlemont Conservation Commission Meets
Conservation Commission to review driveway at 63 W. Hawley Road
The Charlemont Conservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a driveway project. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
- Driveway at 63 W. Hawley Road
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT CONSERVATION COMMISSION
DATE:
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
TIME:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Town Hall, 157 Main Street, Charlemont
Consistent with Governor Baker’s extension of modifications to the Open
Meeting Law, G.L. C. 30A, §20, this meeting will also be conducted via
conference call. The public is welcome to participate. To join via conference
call, the number is 1-(425)-436-6388 and the access code is 279013#.
AGENDA* Open Meeting
Agenda item
1. Minutes of 9/10/2026
2. Driveway at 63 W. Hawley Road
NEXT REGULAR MEETING November 12th, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting. posted 10/06/2026 3:25 PM
Mon Oct 5, 2026
Charlemont Board of Assessors Meets
Charlemont assessors to sign 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment #5 and September abatement lists
The Charlemont Board of Assessors meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. at Charlemont Town Hall, 157 Main Street. The board is set to review and approve minutes from its 9/14/2026 meeting, sign a warrant to the collector and notice of commitment for 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment #5, and approve monthly lists of real and personal property and motor vehicle excise tax abatements for September 2026. It will also review invoices from Sansoucy Associates (power company appraisals) and CAI Technologies (tax map maintenance), plus August 2026 deeds and a September 2026 building report. The agenda ends with an executive session, closed to the public, on pending abatement/exemption applications and litigation strategy in Julee Clement v. Charlemont.
- Sign warrant to collector and notice of commitment for 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment #5
- Approve September 2026 monthly lists of real and personal property tax abatements and motor vehicle excise tax abatements
- Review invoices from Sansoucy Associates (power company appraisals) and CAI Technologies (tax map maintenance)
- Executive session on (2) motor vehicle excise abatement applications and litigation strategy in Julee Clement v. Charlemont
- Next meeting: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 A.M. — ATB hearing
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE:
Monday, October 5, 2026
TIME:
6:30 P.M.
PLACE:
Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Minutes from 9/14/2026 meeting
2. Warrant to Collector and Notice of Commitment for 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment #5
3. Monthly list of real and personal property tax abatements for September, 2026
4. Monthly list of motor vehicle excise tax abatements for September, 2026
5. Invoices:
a. Sansoucy Associates, power company appraisals
b. CAI Technologies, tax map maintenance
Discussion and/or Vote:
Review Mail and Correspondence
1. Deeds for August, 2026
2. Building report for September, 2026
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Enter into executive session for purpose #7; to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or
special law: to deliberate on pending abatement and/or exemption applications, which under G.L. Chapter 59,
Section 60 are not open to the general public.
And for purpose #3; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Julee Clement v. Charlemont,
as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
1. Review and sign minutes from the last executive session meeting.
2. Review & deliberate on (2) motor vehicle excise abatement applications.
3. Discuss litigation strategy in the matter of Julee Clement v. Charlemont.
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Mon Sep 28, 2026
Charlemont SelectBoard Meets Alcohol Permit Hearing at 6PM
Select Board to hold liquor license hearing for Berkshire East Ski Resort
The Charlemont Select Board will hold a public hearing on Berkshire East Ski Resort LLC's application to amend ownership and add officers to its liquor license at 66 Thunder Mountain Road. The board will also discuss and vote on hiring a police chief and approving a contract, along with receiving updates on town projects and services.
- Public hearing on liquor license amendment for Berkshire East Ski Resort LLC at 66 Thunder Mountain Road
- Vote to hire police chief and vote on contract
- Discussion of 2D8T updates with Mohawk School Committee and Superintendent
- Tennis court construction update
- Update on shared services meetings for Fire, Ambulance, and Police
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday September 28,2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
5:30 PM – Marther Thurber (Mohawk School Committee) and Sheryl Stanton
(Superintendent) – to discuss 2D8T updates from the working group.
6 :00 PM - Pursuant of the provisions of M.G.L c.138, the Charlemont Select Board will hold a public hearing
on an application of Berkshire East Ski Resort LLC, to amend the ownership interest and add
Officers/Directors /Managers to the current liquor License at 66 Thunder Mountain Road, Charlemont. The
hearing will be held on September 28,2026, 6:00 pm, in the Charlemont Town Hall Meeting Room Located at
157 Main Street Charlemont MA 01339.
Administrators Report:
1) Tennis Court Construction update
2) Update on shared services meetings for Fire, Ambulance and Police
3) Fire alarm update
Liaison Reports:
1)Report from Park and Recreation Meeting September 24,2026
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Police Chief Candidate discussion:
a) vote to hire
b) vote on contract
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of September 14,2026
2) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
* To the extent known at the time of posting.
Posted 9:00 am 09/24/2026 SER
Tue Sep 22, 2026
Charlemont Board of Health Meets
Charlemont Board of Health to discuss housing complaints and septic tank
The Charlemont Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing from a resident about a septic tank. The board will also discuss updates on housing complaints at several properties, the Oxbow Motel, and a renewal for a health board association membership.
- Bill Coli to speak about his septic tank at 6:15 PM
- Housing complaint updates: 2155 Route 2, 119 Main St., The Block - 122 Main St., Woodland Park, 280 Zoar Rd.
- Discussion of The Oxbow Motel
- MAHB NACCHO renewal
- Reminder about Paul Mark's attendance at Thursday's oversight meeting
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF HEALTH
DATE: Tuesday September 22, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
This is a zoom meeting. To join the meeting, go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89991386657. Meeting ID: 899 9138 6657
The call-in number is 1-646-558-8656 followed by 89991386657#
No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be
made to ensure that the public can adequately access and participate in the proceedings via this
conference call.
AGENDA*
Appointment:
6:15 Bill Coli to speak about his septic tank.
Action items:
1. Minutes of 7/28/2026
Discussion items:
1. Housing complaint updates: 2155 Route 2., 119 Main St., The Block - 122 Main St.,
Woodland Park, 280 Zoar Rd.
2. The Oxbow Motel
3. MAHB NACCHO renewal
4. Reminder about Paul Mark’s attendance at Thursday’s oversight meeting
Recurring Topics:
1. Health Agent Report
*To the extent known at time of posting.
Posted: 9/18/2026
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Charlemont Planning Board Meets
Planning Board to review zoning bylaws, motel letter, and ANR application
The Charlemont Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss rules and regulations, and organize the board. The building inspector has requested additions to the zoning bylaws' Use Table, including for short-term rentals (STRs), and the board will consider new members and set priorities. Two scheduled appointments include a discussion with Travis DeCere of The Oxbow regarding a letter from the Building Department about the Oxbow Motel, and an Approval Not Required (ANR) application from John and Sue Lawless for 63 West Hawley Rd.
- Review/approve minutes from June 24, 2026
- Building inspector requests zoning Use Table additions for short-term rentals (STRs) and others
- 7:30 PM: Travis DeCere, The Oxbow, re: Oxbow Motel letter from Building Department
- 8:00 PM: Approval Not Required (ANR) application, John and Sue Lawless, 63 West Hawley Rd.
- Board organization and planning board priorities
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CHARLEMONT PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
DATE: Monday, September 21st, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall, 157 Main Street
Consistent with Governor Baker’s extension of modifications to the Open Meeting Law,
G.L. C. 30A, §20, this meeting will also be conducted via conference call. The public is
welcome to participate. To join via conference call, the number is 1-(425)-436-6388 and the
access code is 279013#.
AGENDA*
Agenda Items:
1. Review / Approve Minutes from June 24, 2026
2. Review of Rules and Regulations
3. Board organization
4. From Building inspector: Zoning bylaws need Use Table additions (STR and others?)
5. Jonathan Mirin and others interested in joining Planning Board
6. Planning board priorities
Appointments:
7:30 Travis DeCere, The Oxbow, re: Oxbow Motel letter from Building Department
8:00 Approval Not Required, John and Sue Lawless, 63 West Hawley Rd.
*To the extent known at time of posting.
POSTED:9/16/2026 12:15 PM by SAA
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Charlemont Agricultural Commission Meets
Charlemont Agricultural Commission to review Right to Farm Bylaw
The Commission will discuss the definition of what qualifies as a farm under the Right to Farm Bylaw. Members will also discuss agent notification requirements and potential signage on Route 2.
- Right To Farm Bylaw definition review
- Discussion of Right to Farm Route 2 signs
- Approval of July 2026 minutes
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Charlemont Agricultural Commission
Notice of Meeting
Monday September 21 ,2026
7:00 PM
This meeting will be held in person at Charlemont Town Hall 157, Main
Street Charlemont MA
Agenda Items:
1. Right To Farm Bylaw Review definition of what qualifies as a farm
2. Ag Com Member responsibilities
3. Notifying Real Estate agents about Right to Farm Bylaw and Required Notices
4. Explore possibility of Larger Right to Farm Route 2 Signs – contact DOT?
5. Ag Producers -Business Association Follow Up?
6. Approve Minutes from July 2026
Posted: 09/15/2026 12:00 pm SER
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Charlemont Board of Assessors Meets
Assessors to review tax abatements and enter executive session
The Charlemont Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes and monthly lists of real/personal property and motor vehicle excise tax abatements for August 2026. They will also review deeds and building reports, then enter executive session to deliberate on pending abatement applications, which are confidential under state law.
- Approve minutes from 8/3/2026 and 8/17/2026 meetings
- Approve monthly list of real and personal property tax abatements for August 2026
- Approve monthly list of motor vehicle excise tax abatements for August 2026
- Review deeds for August 2026 and building reports for June-August 2026
- Executive session to deliberate on 2 motor vehicle excise abatement applications
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE:
Monday, September 14, 2026
TIME:
6:30 P.M.
PLACE:
Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Minutes from 8/3/2026 and 8/17/2026 meetings
2. Monthly list of real and personal property tax abatements for August, 2026
3. Monthly list of motor vehicle excise tax abatements for August, 2026
Discussion and/or Vote:
Review Mail and Correspondence
1. Deeds for August, 2026
2. Building reports for June-August, 2026
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Enter into executive session for purpose #7; to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or
special law: to deliberate on pending abatement and/or exemption applications, which under G.L. Chapter 59,
Section 60 are not open to the general public.
1. Review and sign minutes from the last executive session meeting.
2. Review & deliberate on (2) motor vehicle excise abatement applications.
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting.
POSTED: CFH 9/10/2026 @ 4:20 P.M.
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Charlemont Selectboard Meets
Selectboard to discuss construction updates, appointments, and transfer station hours
The Charlemont Selectboard is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including construction updates for the tennis court and EV charger, appointments to the Planning Board, and a possible expansion of transfer station hours. The agenda also includes liaison reports and approval of minutes and invoices.
- Tennis Court Construction update
- EV charger work update on power install and project
- Request from Planning Board to Appoint Lori Merrigan to an associate position and William Harker to a 'full' position
- Interest in expanding transfer station hours
- Approve KP Law invoice 160061
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday September 14,2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
Administrators Report:
1) Tennis Court Construction update
2) EV charger work update on power install and project
3) Update on shared services meetings for Fire, Ambulance and Police
4) Town Hall Bathroom flooring questions
5) Opportunity Zone status update
6) Phone system, fire alarm update
Liaison Reports:
1) Progress of School Sustainability Study Committee
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Brookfield Power Request for comments on warning system for river water flow
2) Invitation to new State Representative to attend a meeting after election
3) Request from Planning Board to Appoint Lori Merrigan to an associate position and William Harker to a
“full “position.
4) Interest in expanding transfer station hours
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of August 17 ,2026
2) KP Law invoice 160061
3) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
* To the extent known at the time of posting.
Posted 09/09/2026 2:05 pm SER
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Charlemont Selectboard Meets
Selectboard to approve State Primary warrant, police camera policy, and software contract
The Charlemont Selectboard is meeting to discuss and vote on several administrative items, including approving the State Primary warrant, adopting a body-worn camera policy for the police, authorizing the Assessors to contract with Catalis for software, and reviewing cannabis-related website material. The meeting also includes an update on the tennis court construction and approval of prior minutes and warrants.
- Approve and sign State Primary Warrant from Town Clerk
- Body Worn Camera Policy for Police
- Vote to authorize Assessors to contract with Catalis for software
- Cannabis material for website
- Tennis Court Construction update
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
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Date: Monday August 17,2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
Administrators Report:
1) Tennis Court Construction update
Liaison Reports:
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) State Primary Warrant from Town Clerk, approve and sign
2) Body Worn Camera Policy for Police
3) Vote to give Assessors authorization to enter into contract and execute all portions of the contract, with Catalis
for software voted at town meeting through the order form document Catalis sent to the Assessors.
4) Cannabis Material for Website
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of August 3,2026
2) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
* To the extent known at the time of posting.
Posted 08/12/2026 10:15 am SER
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Charlemont Board of Assessors Meets
Assessors to approve assessment services contract and enter executive session
The Charlemont Board of Assessors will review and sign a Fiscal Year 2027-2029 contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA for assessment services. The board will then enter executive session to discuss pending abatement/exemption applications and litigation strategy in the case of Julee Clement v. Charlemont, as well as sign a motor vehicle excise abatement application.
- Review/approve/sign FY2027-2029 Assessment Services contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA
- Enter executive session for abatement/exemption applications (G.L. Ch. 59, Sec. 60)
- Enter executive session for litigation strategy in Julee Clement v. Charlemont
- Sign one motor vehicle excise abatement application
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE:
Monday, August 17, 2026
TIME:
5:30 P.M.
PLACE:
Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Review/approve/sign Fiscal Year 2027-2029 Assessment Services contract with Catalis Tax & CAMA
2. Vote to enter into Executive Session (see below).
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Enter into executive session for purpose #7; to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or
special law: to deliberate on pending abatement and/or exemption applications, which under G.L. Chapter 59,
Section 60 are not open to the general public.
And for purpose #3; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Julee Clement v. Charlemont,
as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
1. Sign (1) motor vehicle excise abatement application.
2. Discuss litigation strategy in the matter of Julee Clement v. Charlemont.
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting.
POSTED: CFH 8/13/2026 @ 2:30 P.M.
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Charlemont Conservation Commission Meets
Conservation Commission to hold 3 public hearings on water, ski lift, riparian planting
The Charlemont Conservation Commission is meeting to hold three public hearings: a Notice of Intent for a drinking water well and associated work at Mohawk Trail State Forest, and two Requests for Determination of Applicability for a ski lift at Berkshire East and riparian planting at Hall Tavern Farm. The commission will also vote on accepting a resignation, discuss machinery on E. Hawley Road, wetlands at Woodlands Trailer Park, and StageCoach Auto, and approve minutes from June 11, 2026.
- Public hearing: Notice of Intent for drinking water well, water line, water fountain & assoc. site work at Mohawk Trail State Forest
- Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for magic carpet ski lift at Berkshire East Ski Resort, LLC, 66 Thunder Mountain Rd
- Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for riparian planting along streams at Hall Tavern Farm, 1927 Route 2
- Accept Clay Herbert's resignation from Conservation Commission
- Discussion: Machinery on E. Hawley Road; Woodlands Trailer Park wetlands on MassMapper; StageCoach Auto
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT CONSERVATION COMMISSION
DATE:
Thursday, August 13th, 2026
TIME:
7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Town Hall, 157 Main Street, Charlemont
Consistent with Governor Baker’s extension of modifications to the Open
Meeting Law, G.L. C. 30A, §20, this meeting will also be conducted via
conference call. The public is welcome to participate. To join via conference
call, the number is 1-(425)-436-6388 and the access code is 279013#.
AGENDA* Open Meeting
Public Hearings
7:00 - Notice of Intent for a drinking water well, water line, water fountain &
assoc. site work at Mohawk Trail State Forest.
7:30 –Request for Determination of Applicability for installation of a magic
carpet ski lift at Berkshire East Ski Resort, LLC, 66 Thunder Mountain Rd.
7:45 - Request for Determination of Applicability for riparian planting along
streams at Hall Tavern Farm, 1927 Route 2
Agenda item
1. Minutes of 6/11/2026
2. Accept Clay Herbert’s resignation from Conservation Commission
3. Machinery on E. Hawley Road
4. Woodlands Trailer Park wetlands on MassMapper
5. StageCoach Auto
NEXT REGULAR MEETING September 10th, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting. posted 8/11/2026 5:15 PM
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Charlemont School Sustainability Review Committee Meets
School sustainability committee reviews Phase 3 study and alternative district options
The Charlemont School Sustainability Review Committee is meeting to review updates on Phase 1 and 2 of the sustainability study, discuss the Phase 3 2D8T study covering community impact, transportation, educational visioning, and financial advisory, and consider alternative options such as Heath rejoining Hawlemont or forming a district with Rowe and/or Heath. The agenda includes public comment, approval of past meeting minutes, and assignment of next steps.
- Review of Phase 1 & 2 sustainability study (MARS & 2D8T/BERK12) with data requests and FY2026/FY2027 town data
- Phase 3 2D8T study topics: community impact, transportation, educational visioning, Pre-K plans, financial advisory, regional agreement
- Hawlemont building reuse discussion including FEMA 100-year floodplain status and student capacity data from MSBA vs MTRSD
- Alternative options: Heath rejoining Hawlemont, district with Rowe and/or Heath (& Hawley)
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026
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CHARLEMONT SCHOOL SUST AINABILITY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Location: Charlemont Town Hall and Virtual
Date: August 11th
Time: 5:30-7:00
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2870773787185?p=QpiBWR5CfYq3INrF0i
Meeting ID: 287 077 378 718 5 Passcode: XQ3mP74V
Work Overview :
• Phase 1 & 2 – Sustainability Study (MARS) &
2D8T (BERK12)
• Phase 3 – Current 2D8T study
• Alternative options
AGENDA :
Public Comment
Approve meeting minutes • March 23rd, 2026 & July 7th, 2026
Phase 1 & 2 review • Updates on requests for data access
• Data & projections from phase 2
• Town data for FY2026 & FY2027
Phase 3 –
current 2D8T study
• Community impact study (Handover)
• Transportation
• Educational visioning
• Pre-K
o current plans and transportation
• Financial advisory
• Regional Agreement
• Hawlemont building
o Reuse: FEMA 100 year floodplain status
impacts on reuse
o Student capacity: MSBA data vs MTRSD
data
• Enrollment
• MSBA eligibility
• Advocacy
• Information releases from 2D8T
Alternative options • Heath rejoining Hawlemont
• District with Rowe and/or Heath (& Hawley)
Roles, Responsibilities and Next Steps:
• Summary of actions items to complete for next meeting
• Assignment of specific tasks and duties
• Set next meeting date and time
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Charlelmont Selectboard Meets- utility pole hearing
Charlemont Selectboard to hold public hearing on National Grid pole installation
The Selectboard will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid to install a pole on Maxwell Rd. The board will also consider appointing a Fire Chief and review agreements for solid waste and a regional dog shelter.
- Public hearing for National Grid to install one 35ft Class 4 stub pole on Maxwell Rd
- Appointment of Chris Goodhind as Fire Chief
- Franklin County Solid Waste District FY 27 memorandums of understanding
- Regional Dog Shelter Agreement from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
- Discussion of trail project ideas near Tea Street Extension and the Fairgrounds
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday August 3,2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
6pm – Pole Hearing
In accordance with the provisions of Section 22, Chapter 166, of the Massachusetts General Laws, a public hearing will
be held on Monday, August 3,2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Charlemont Town Hall,157 Main Street Charlemont
Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures,
including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public ways:
Maxwell Rd - National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on Maxwell Rd beginning at a point approximately 1,310 ft southeast of
the centerline of the intersection of Davenport Rd and Tatro Rd. National Grid to install one SO 35ft Class 4 stub pole.
Pole to be numbered 82-84 and for the purpose of support for P82 with the removal of one tree guy wire There may be
attached to said poles such wires, cables, and fixtures as needed in their business and all of said wires and cables shall be
placed at a height of not less than twenty (20) feet from the ground.
Administrators Report:
1) State Owned Land Listening Session July 16 at Franklin Regional Council of Governments – Follow up
2) EV Charger pow …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Charlemont Board of Assessors Meets
Board of Assessors to approve minutes and tax abatement lists
The Charlemont Board of Assessors will review and approve minutes from prior meetings, sign a motor vehicle excise warrant, and approve monthly lists of real and personal property tax abatements for July 2026. They will also enter executive session to deliberate on pending abatement applications and discuss litigation strategy.
- Approve minutes from 7/6/2026 and 7/13/2026 meetings
- Sign FY 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment #4 warrant
- Approve monthly list of real and personal property tax abatements for July 2026
- Approve monthly list of motor vehicle excise tax abatements for July 2026
- Review and deliberate on 3 motor vehicle excise abatement applications
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE: Monday, August 3, 2026
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Minutes from 7/6/2026 and 7/13/2026 meetings
2. Warrant to Collector and Notice of Commitment for FY 2026 motor vehicle excise commitment #4
Monthly list of real and personal property tax abatements for July, 2026
3. Monthly list of motor vehicle excise tax abatements for July, 2026
4. Review/approve (1) administrative abatement of preliminary tax due to billing error.
Discussion and/or Vote:
Review Mail and Correspondence
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Enter into executive session for purpose #7; to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or
special law: to deliberate on pending abatement and/or exemption applications, which under G.L. Chapter 59,
Section 60 are not open to the general public.
And for purpose #3; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Julee Clement v. Charlemont,
as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
1. Review and sign minutes from the last executive session meeting.
2. Review & deliberate on (3) motor vehicle excise abatement applications.
3. Discuss litigation strategy in the matter of Julee Clement v. Charlemont.
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting. POSTED: CFH 7/30/202 …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Charlemont Board of Health Meets
Board of Health to discuss 2155 Route 2, 119 Main St., and other items
The Board of Health will hold a remote meeting to discuss several properties including 2155 Route 2, 119 Main St., The Block at 122 Main St., and Woodland Park at 280 Zoar Rd. The board will also consider Reggae Fest food truck inspections and a Health Agent report. An appointment is scheduled with Jonathan Mirin, Ellen Landau, and Kent Chamberlin to follow up on requested documents and other topics.
- Appointment with Jonathan Mirin, Ellen Landau, Kent Chamberlin to follow up on requested documents, dark field microscopy questions, smart meters
- Discussion of 2155 Route 2
- Discussion of 119 Main St.
- Discussion of The Block, 122 Main St.
- Discussion of Woodland Park, 280 Zoar Rd.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE CHARLEMONT BOARD OF HEALTH DATE: Tuesday July 28, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM This is a zoom meeting. To join the meeting, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89991386657. Meeting ID: 899 9138 6657 The call-in number is 1-646-558-8656 followed by 89991386657# No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access and participate in the proceedings via this conference call. AGENDA* Appointment: 6:15 -6:30 Jonathan Mirin, Ellen Landau, Kent Chamberlin, to follow up on the requested documents, dark field microscopy questions, smart meters etc. Action items: 1. Minutes of 6/30/2026 Discussion items: 1. 2155 Route 2. 2. 119 Main St. 3. The Block, 122 Main St. 4. Woodland Park, 280 Zoar Rd. 5. Reggae Fest Food Truck Inspections Recurring Topics: 1. Health Agent Report *To the extent known at time of posting. Posted: 7/24/2026
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Charlemont Agricultural Commission Meets
Agricultural Commission to discuss survey results and new member
The Charlemont Agricultural Commission will meet on July 20, 2026, to introduce new member Melissa Griswold, follow up on agricultural survey responses, discuss a potential business association for producers, and consider future projects. The board will also approve minutes from May 11, 2026, and set the next meeting date.
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Charlemont Agricultural Commission
Notice of Meeting
Monday July 20 ,2026
6:00 PM
This meeting will be held in person at Charlemont Town Hall 157, Main
Street Charlemont MA
Agenda Items:
1. New Member -Melissa Griswold Introduction
2. Follow up with Randy on Agricultural Survey responses received to date
3. Ag Producers -Business Association Follow Up?
4. Future Projects
5. Minutes from May 11,2026 and approve outstanding minutes due to no quorum of
those present at previous meeting.
6. Set next meeting date
Posted: 07/16/2026 8:30 am SER
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Charlemont Selectboard Meets
Selectboard to vote on $5,000 reserve transfer for police chief search
The Selectboard will discuss and vote on a $5,000 reserve fund transfer to pay for a police chief search consultant. They will also consider a change order for the Legate Hill Bridge project and a planting proposal for the tennis courts. Additionally, the board will review curb cut permits and finalize a police chief job advertisement.
- Reserve fund transfer of $5,000 to Contracted Services for police chief search
- Change order from CD Davenport for Legate Hill Bridge
- Tennis court planting proposal discussion and vote
- Curb cut permit for South Heath Road
- State Owned Land Listening Session on July 16
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday July 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
6pm – Finance Committee
1)To discuss and complete FY 26 end of year budget transfers from accountant
2) Reserve Fund transfer of $5,000 to Contracted Services to pay Municipal Resources for Police Chief
search.
Administrators Report:
1) Tennis Court update, discuss and vote on planting proposal
2) State Owned Land Listening Session July 16 at Franklin Regional Council of Governments
3) Change order from CD Davenport for Legate Hill Bridge, discuss and vote
Liaison Reports:
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Police Chief Ad, need to get any edits back to Municipal Resources
2) Curb Cut permits
a) South Heath Road
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of June 22, July 6,2026
2) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
* To the extent known at the time of posting.
Posted 07/08/2026 4:00 pm SER
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Charlemont Finance Committee Meets
Finance Committee to discuss FY26 budget transfers and police chief search
The Charlemont Finance Committee will discuss and complete FY26 end-of-year budget transfers, and consider a $5,000 reserve fund transfer to pay for a police chief search via Municipal Resources. The committee will also reappoint officers and a member to the Capital Improvement Committee, and review minutes from prior meetings.
- FY26 end-of-year budget transfers from accountant
- Reserve fund transfer of $5,000 for police chief search via Municipal Resources
- Reappointment of committee officers (Chair and Secretary)
- Reappointment of Ron Smith to the Capital Improvement Committee
- Review/approve minutes from April 29 and May 13, 2026
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT FINANCE COMMITTEE
DATE: Monday, July 13, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Town Hall in-person
AGENDA*
Within SelectBoard meeting at 6 PM:
1) To discuss and complete FY 26 end of year budget transfers from accountant
2) Reserve Fund transfer of $5,000 to Contracted Services to pay Municipal Resources for
Police Chief search.
Finance Committee only (library or hallway):
3. Reappoint Officers - Chair and Secretary.
4. Reappoint Ron Smith to the Capital Improvement Committee.
5. Review/ Approve minutes from April 29 and May 13, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting Posted: 7 / 8 / 2 0 2 6 1 : 1 5S A A
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Charlemont Board of Assessors Meets
Board to vote on 3-year assessment contract with Catalis
The Charlemont Board of Assessors will consider approving a Fiscal Year 2027-2029 assessment services contract with Catalis. The board will also review and approve six administrative abatements of preliminary tax due to a billing error.
- Fiscal Year 2027-2029 assessment services contract with Catalis (if available)
- Review/approve (6) administrative abatements of preliminary tax due to billing error
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE: Monday, July 13, 2026
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Fiscal Year 2027-2029 assessment services contract with Catalis (if available)
2. Review/approve (6) administrative abatements of preliminary tax due to billing error.
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting. POSTED: CFH 7/9/2026 @ 9:58 A.M.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE: Monday, July 13, 2026
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Fiscal Year 2027-2029 assessment services contract with Catalis (if available)
2. Review/approve (6) administrative abatements of preliminary tax due to billing error.
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting. POSTED: CFH 7/9/2026 @ 9:58 A.M.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT BOARD OF ASSESSORS
DATE: Monday, July 13, 2026
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall; 157 Main Street, Charlemont
AGENDA*
ACTION ITEMS
Review/Approve and Sign:
1. Fiscal Year 2027-2029 assessment services contract with Catalis (if available)
2. Review/approve (6) administrative abatements of preliminary tax due to billing error.
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
School Sustainability Study Review Committee Meets
School sustainability study review: Phase 3, community impact, and alternative district options
The School Sustainability Review Committee will review Phase 1 & 2 study results, discuss Phase 3 2D8T study, community impact, financial data, enrollment, MSBA eligibility, and alternative options including Heath rejoining Hawlemont and a district with Rowe. The meeting also includes approving minutes from March 23 and April 28, setting next meeting date, and assigning tasks.
- Review of Phase 1 & 2 sustainability study (MARS) and 2D8T (BERK12)
- Community impact study (Hanover) covering social, financial, and transportation data access for Charlemont
- Discussion of Heath rejoining Hawlemont and forming a district with Rowe
- Enrollment data review: resident students, choice students, funding differences, enrollment graph
- MSBA eligibility and building reuse options
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
Charlemont and Rowe Selectboard Meets
Selectboard to discuss fire chief candidate rankings
The Charlemont Selectboard will discuss rankings of three fire chief candidates from Municipal Resources. They will also vote on approving Chapter 90 paperwork from the Highway Superintendent. The board will enter executive session to consider or interview applicants and conduct strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations.
- Approve Chapter 90 paperwork from the Highway Superintendent
- Discuss fire chief candidate rankings from Municipal Resources (3 candidates)
- Enter executive session for applicant screening (reason 8) and nonunion negotiations (reason 2)
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CHARLEMONT AND ROWE SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday July 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via
Telephone
The open meeting portion of this meeting will be held in person and via
phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code:
240482 #.
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Approve Chapter 90 paperwork from Highway Superintendent
2)Discuss Fire Chief Candidate Rankings from Municipal Resources. We have three
candidates.
3)Enter into Executive Session for reason # 8, to consider or interview
applicants for employment by a preliminary screening committee if the chair
declares that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect in obtaining qualified
applicants and reason # 2, To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for
negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or
contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
Posted 07/01/2026 9:45 am SER
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Charlemont Board of Health Meets
Board to hear septic variance proposal at 216 Warner Hill Rd
The Board of Health will hear a proposal from Bill Coli for a septic system variance at 216 Warner Hill Rd. They will also discuss smart meter measurement and National Grid's smart mesh rollout. Action items include approving prior meeting minutes and appointing a board representative to the Earth Removal Committee.
- Septic system variance proposal at 216 Warner Hill Rd
- Discussion of smart meter measurement and National Grid smart mesh rollout
- Appointment of BOH representative for the Earth Removal Committee
- Discussion of 174 Main Street, 280 Zoar Rd, and 2151 Route 2 trash
- Health Agent Report
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE CHARLEMONT BOARD OF HEALTH DATE: Tuesday June 30, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM This is a zoom meeting. To join the meeting, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89991386657. Meeting ID: 899 9138 6657 The call-in number is 1-646-558-8656 followed by 89991386657# No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access and participate in the proceedings via this conference call. AGENDA* Appointments: 6:15 Bill Coli to speak about his proposal for a septic system variance at 216 Warner Hill Rd. 6:35 Jonathan Mirin • Smart meter measurement, • Discussion of emails from Jonathan Mirin and Ken Gartner re: National Grid rollout of smart mesh grid Action items: 1. Minutes of 5/27/2026 2. Board organization 3. BOH representative for the Earth Removal Committee Discussion: 1. 174 Main Street 2. 280 Zoar Rd 3. 2151 Route 2, trash Recurring Topics: 1. Health Agent Report *To the extent known at time of posting. Posted: 5/26/2026 by SAA at 5:45 pm
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Charlemont Selectboard Meets
Selectboard to vote on Wild and Scenic designation excluding Charlemont Bridges
The Charlemont Selectboard will vote on a Wild and Scenic Designation that excludes the Charlemont Bridges, discuss the police chief hiring process, and make yearly appointments to town committees and emergency services. The board will also consider a Digital Equity Grant extension, curb cut permits, and liaison assignments.
- Vote on Wild and Scenic Designation with Charlemont Bridges excluded
- Police Chief hiring process update from Municipal Resources group
- Yearly appointments to town committees, commissions, and emergency services
- Digital Equity Grant agreement modification – extension to December 31, 2026
- Curb cut permits: two on Potter Road Extension, one at 104 West Oxbow Road, one at 0 Legate Hill Road
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CHARLEMONT SELECTBOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
*
Date: Monday June 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Charlemont Town Hall ,157 Main Street Charlemont MA and Via Telephone
This meeting will be held in person and via phone conference.
To attend the meeting by phone call: 1-425-436-6303 with access code: 240482 #.
Appointments:
Administrators Report:
1) Digital Equity Grant agreement modification – discuss and vote on extension paperwork, new end date to be
December 31,2026
2) Report on June 10th Ambulance regionalization meeting, field trip to Northfield June 25th
3) Rural Policy Plan Municipal Sustainability Recommendation draft
4) Fire Truck Earmark Update
Liaison Reports:
1) Letter of support request for school funding in State budget
Agenda items (Discussion/Vote):
1) Vote on Wild and Scenic Designation, with the Charlemont Bridges excluded in the legislation
2) Police Chief Hiring process, information from the Municipal Resources group.
3) Yearly appointments to town Committees, Commissions, Emergency Services (Police, Fire, EMS)
4) Selectboard Liaison List and board organization
5) Curb Cut permits
a) two - located on Potter Road Extension, no address number yet
b) one- located at 104 West Oxbow Road
c) one -located at 0 Legate Hill Road
Approve and Sign:
1) Minutes of June 8th, 2026
2) Payroll and Vendor Warrants
3) Administrators request to use two remining vacation days
* To the extent known at the time of posting.
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Charlemont Planning Board Meets
Charlemont Planning Board to organize business association and review rules
The Charlemont Planning Board will hold a public meeting on June 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at Town Hall. The board will discuss organizing a Charlemont Business Association and reviewing its rules and regulations. No major decisions are listed beyond procedural items.
- Appointment to Master Plan Implementation Committee
- Review of Rules and Regulations
- Update on rooster at 193 Main Street
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CHARLEMONT PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
DATE: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE: Charlemont Town Hall, 157 Main Street
Consistent with Governor Baker’s extension of modifications to the Open Meeting Law,
G.L. C. 30A, §20, this meeting will also be conducted via conference call. The public is
welcome to participate. To join via conference call, the number is 1-(425)-436-6388 and the
access code is 279013#.
AGENDA*
Citizen’s Comments 6:00-6:15
6:30 Appointment – Master Plan Implementation Committee – all are welcome
• Take steps to organize a Charlemont Business association
• Look at next steps
Agenda Items:
1. Review / Approve Minutes from June 4, 2026
2. Rooster at 193 Main Street, update
3. Review Rules and Regulations
*To the extent known at time of posting. POSTED:6/16/2026 5:50 PM by SAA
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Charlemont Conservation Commission Meets
Conservation Commission to review building permit for Hinata on Warfield Road
The Charlemont Conservation Commission will consider a building permit for Hinata on Warfield Road, approve minutes from May and June, and discuss a phone message about a driveway at 225 Avery Brook Road. They will also review a forest cutting plan for 88 Warner Hill Road and the railroad's yearly operational plan. A knotweed symposium is scheduled for June 25th at Hawlemont.
- Building permit for Hinata, Warfield Road
- Phone message about driveway at 225 Avery Brook Road
- Forest Cutting Plan for 88 Warner Hill Road
- Railroad Yearly Operational plan
- Knotweed Symposium on June 25th at Hawlemont
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CHARLEMONT CONSERVATION COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Town Hall, 157 Main Street, Charlemont
Consistent with Governor Baker’s extension of modifications to the Open
Meeting Law, G.L. C. 30A, §20, this meeting will also be conducted via
conference call. The public is welcome to participate. To join via conference
call, the number is 1-(425)-436-6388 and the access code is 279013#.
AGENDA* Open Meeting
Agenda item
1. Sign off on building permit for Hinata, Warfield Road
2. Minutes of May 14th and June 11th
3. Phone message about 225 Avery brook Road driveway build
4. Forest Cutting Plan 88 Warner Hill Road
5. Railroad Yearly Operational plan
6. Knotweed Symposium June 25th 6 PM at Hawlemont
NEXT REGULAR MEETING July 9th, 2026
*To the extent known at time of posting. posted 6/8/2026 8:15 PM
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🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC