Charlton
Upcoming
Community Center Feasibility Committee
The Charlton Senior/Community Center Feasibility Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and receive updates on 501c3 status, social media surveys, and website development. Key discussion items include tabulating senior survey results, reviewing LiRo assessments, and finalizing timelines for SOS signs and a potential ballot question.
- Approval of June 1, 2026 minutes
- Update on 501c3 nonprofit status
- Review of LiRo feasibility assessments and report
- Discussion of timeline for SOS signs and ballot question
- Senior survey data tabulation on Google Docs
DCRSD- School Committee
The Policy Review Subcommittee will reorganize and approve past meeting minutes. They will review feedback on policies regarding artificial intelligence, student restraint, and staff/student responsible use, as well as job descriptions for district leadership. New business includes proposed policies on security cameras in schools, recording devices on buses, communication with the public, and student discipline.
- Review of feedback on Use of Artificial Intelligence (IJNDBB)
- Review of feedback on Restraint of Students (JKA)
- Discussion of new policy on Security Cameras in Schools (ECAF)
- Discussion of new policy on Video/Audio Recording on School Buses (ECAFB)
- Review of job descriptions for Assistant Director of Pupil Services, Superintendent, and other roles
Select Board
The Charlton Select Board will vote on awarding a contract for pavement surfacing of various streets, decide on two special alcoholic beverage license applications, and appoint a Water/Sewer Commission member. They will also hold pole hearings on Baker Pond Rd. and Sampson Rd., and receive an update from Superintendent Kyle Brenner on Bay Path for FY27.
- Pavement surfacing bid award for various streets
- Special alcoholic beverage license for Monarch Orchards' Touch a Truck event
- Special alcoholic beverage license for Brunelle/Cashman wedding
- Appointment of Water/Sewer Commission member until May 2027
- Pole hearings on Baker Pond Rd. and Sampson Rd.
Water/Sewer Commission
The Water & Sewer Commission will meet jointly with the Selectboard to appoint a commission member until the May 2027 town election. The agenda includes consent agenda approvals and future meeting scheduling.
- Appoint Water/Sewer Commission member through May 2027 election
- Consent agenda and warrant/abatement approvals
- Next regular meeting set for August 5, 2026
Fire Substation Committee
The Fire Substation Building Committee will consider and vote on budget transfers, project schedule updates, change order requests (including Change Order #16 and pending conditional requests), and contractor payment requisition #15. The meeting is held via Zoom.
- Vote on budget transfers for fire substation project
- Deliberation and vote on Change Order #16 and pending conditional change orders
- Vote on Pay Requisition #15 for contractor payment
- Review of project schedule
Water/Sewer Commission
The Water & Sewer Commission will discuss a water main extension on Griffen Road and a water privilege fee for 6 City Depot Rd. They will also consider FY27 senior abatements, a faulty meter at 199 Sunset Dr., and departmental staffing updates. Veolia will present a monthly operating report, and McClure Engineering will provide water system status updates.
- Griffen Road water main extension
- Water privilege fee for 6 City Depot Rd
- FY27 senior abatements
- Faulty meter/flat rate at 199 Sunset Dr.
- Water and Sewer Office renovation proposal
Master Plan Steering Committee
The committee will elect officers and receive an overview of the master plan process, including scope, schedule, and public outreach ideas. A community tour is also planned.
- Select Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk
- Overview of Master Plan Process (introduction, roles, scope, schedule)
- Public Outreach Ideas discussion
- Community Tour
Public Hearings
The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026, to consider Elliot Burlingame & Sons' application for a reduced frontage lot to build a single-family home on a 5-acre parcel off A.F. Putnam Road in the Agricultural zoning district.
- Reduced frontage special permit for a 5-acre lot off A.F. Putnam Road (Assessor's Map 70, Block A, Lots 8.5, 8.6 & 15) to construct one single-family home
Public Hearings
The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan for New England Power Company to install an electrical substation at 29 Snake Hill Road. The substation is intended to provide power to the Amazon Warehouse facility at 53 Sturbridge Road.
- Public hearing for electrical substation site plan
- Property at 29 Snake Hill Road, Assessor's Map 44, Block B Lot 9
- Amazon Warehouse facility at 53 Sturbridge Road
- Zone District: Agricultural, R-60 (A, R-60)
- Applicant: New England Power Company, 170 Data Drive, Waltham, MA
Worcester Regional Transit Authority
The WRTA Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to approve previous minutes and hear an administrator's report. The session includes a period for public business where residents can submit questions or participate via the webinar.
- Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Administrator's Report
Last 30 days
Water/Sewer Commission
The Water & Sewer Commission will review monthly operating reports and discuss several property-specific water privilege fees. The board is also evaluating a proposal for office renovations and updates on the Griffen Road water main extension.
- Griffen Road water main extension update
- Water and Sewer Office renovation proposal
- Water privilege fee for 6 City Depot Rd and 9 City Depot Rd
- FY27 Senior Abatements
- Meter/flat rate review for 199 Sunset Dr
Council on Aging
The Council on Aging will review invoices and deposits, receive an update from the Senior/Community Center Feasibility Committee, and consider a policy change requested by the Finance Director. They will also discuss a name tag rack.
- Update from Senior/Community Center Feasibility Committee
- Policy change requested by Finance Director Ashley Obrzut
- Name tag rack discussion
- Approval of minutes
- Invoice and deposit summary
Board of Health
The coalition, representing Charlton and five neighboring towns, will meet to discuss its financial planning and operational goals for the 2027 fiscal year.
- FY27 budget review
- FY27 workplan review
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board will hold public hearings regarding two residential property requests. One request involves extending a nonconforming deck at 5 Robert Blvd, while the other seeks to build a 24x24' garage on Glen Echo Shore Drive.
- Deck extension variance for 5 Robert Blvd
- New 24x24' one-story garage construction at Glen Echo Shore Drive
Lakes & Ponds Committee
The Lakes & Ponds Committee will discuss the FY2026 budget, a bathymetric survey, water quality testing, weed treatments, the Municipal Waterways Fund, the Marcia Drive MS4 project, a proposed wakesurfing bylaw, and lake treatment invoices. They will also approve prior minutes and set the next meeting date.
- Wakesurfing Bylaw discussion
- Marcia Drive MS4 Project
- FY2026 Budget Updates
- Bathymetric Survey
- Weed Treatment Updates
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will approve previous meeting minutes and address land removal and personal property uncollectibles. The meeting will include an executive session to review confidential abatement applications, motor vehicle excise data, and tax forms.
- Approve minutes from April 29th meeting
- Chapter land removal
- Personal property uncollectibles
- Executive session to review abatement applications
- Executive session to review motor vehicle excise applications
Cultural Council
The provided agenda text consists of numeric codes and delimiters rather than legible language. It is impossible to determine the specific items being decided or discussed.
Old Home Day Committee
The committee is discussing finances for the upcoming Old Home Day event, including costs for a bouncy house, Scottish Athletic Championship, and other activities. They will also plan the parade, publicity, vendor map, and logistics like trash removal and a beer garden.
- Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026
- Discussion of bouncy house and inflatables cost
- Cost of Scottish Athletic Championship
- Publicity update and parade planning
- Beer garden and vendor map arrangements
Finance Committee
The meeting is largely procedural, covering approval of previous minutes, election of officers, and an update from the Finance Director and Town Administrator. No specific financial decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Election of committee officers
- Update from Finance Director and Town Administrator
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review health concerns related to blasting by Rawson Materials and receive a department head report on the Flint Road Landfill. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.
- New Business: Rawson Materials blasting and health concerns
- Old Business: Flint Road Landfill department head reports
- Acceptance of prior meeting minutes for May 5, 2026
- Determine next Board of Health meeting date
Bandshell Development Committee
The committee will review a Statement of Work proposal submitted by Liro Hill. Members will discuss potential next steps for the development process.
- Review of Liro Hill Statement of Work proposal
Activities Council
The Activities Council will review minutes, discuss updates for the 2026 Blueberry Festival, and address facility concerns including air conditioning and clutter.
- Review minutes of prior meeting
- 2026 Blueberry Festival updates
- Facilities: air conditioning and clutter
- Open Forum session
- Donations in kind review
Library Trustees
The Board will review the current FY '26 budget and discuss the upcoming FY '27 budget. The meeting also includes updates on gift funds, endowments, state aid, and the library's strategic plan.
- FY '26 Budget report
- FY '27 Budget discussion
- Strategic Plan review
- Gift Fund, Endowments, and State Aid updates
Public Hearings
The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit and site plan application for a gasoline filling station with seven fueling pumps, a 5,100-square-foot convenience store with a drive-thru, and five apartments above, with 34 parking spaces on 1.22 acres at Worcester Road (Route 20) in the Commercial Business zone. The board will decide whether to approve the project.
- Gasoline filling station with 7 fueling pumps
- 5,100 sq ft convenience store with drive-thru
- 5 residential apartments above the store
- 34 parking spaces on 1.22 acres
- Location: 0 Worcester Road (Route 20), Assessor's Map 36, Block C, Parcel 15
Planning Board
The Charlton Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a commercial gas station on Route 20 and a 120-foot wireless tower on Bond Road. The board will also review subdivision modifications, annual approval extensions for residential lots, and a master plan kickoff with consultant VHB. Decisions will cover site plan approvals, lot releases, and minor road improvements.
- Public hearing for Hatem Enterprises’ proposed gas station and convenience store on Worcester Road (Route 20)
- Continued hearing for Blue Sky Towers IV’s 120-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 103 Bond Road
- Continued hearing for C.R. Hansen’s Beach Middle Road subdivision and private road improvements
- Annual approval extensions for Kaszowski-Lambs Farm Estates (Brookfield Road) and Pageau Casey Road lots
- M.G.L.C 61B lot release for Saint Mark Coptic Church on Gould Road
DCRSD- School Committee
The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will discuss and potentially vote on a bond proposal for capital projects from UniBank, as well as approve FY2026 budget transfers, surplus materials disposal, and FY2027 bids for the French River Education Center. The committee will also consider new and updated policies on student restraint and use of artificial intelligence, and adopt job descriptions for several district administrative positions. Recognitions for Quo Vadis recipients and retirees, along with committee reorganization, are also on the agenda.
- UniBank bond proposal for capital projects
- FY2026 budget transfers and surplus materials disposal
- FY2027 French River Education Center bids
- New policy on use of artificial intelligence tools (IJNDBB)
- Update to policy on restraint of students (JKA) and technology use policies (IJNDBA/IJNDBB)
Conservation Commission
The Charlton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four Notices of Intent for projects within the 100-foot buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands, including a telecommunications facility at 103 Bond Road and a commercial building at 360 Worcester Road. They will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for temporary rip rap at 93 Leland Drive, amendments to an Order of Conditions on Carpenter Hill Road, and requests to remove parcels from Chapter 61/61B. The meeting includes approval of minutes, certificates of compliance, and establishment of a noncriminal fine schedule.
- Public hearing: telecom facility at 103 Bond Road (100-ft wetland buffer zone)
- Public hearing: commercial building at 360 Worcester Road (100-ft wetland buffer zone)
- Public hearing: detached garage at 42 Ramshorn Road (100-ft wetland buffer zone)
- Public hearing: single-family home at Lot 55 Jennings Road (100-ft wetland buffer zone)
- Request for Determination of Applicability: temporary rip rap at 93 Leland Drive
Charlton Housing Authority
This is a routine meeting of the Charlton Housing Authority. The board will approve prior minutes, hear treasurer and executive director reports, and take tenant comments. Under new business, they will discuss a wage match compliance item, and consider a warrant for payments.
- Approve minutes of prior meeting
- Wage Match - Compliance discussion
- Warrant for payments
Bylaw Review Committee
The committee is working to complete Part 1 of its review process. Discussions will focus on the duties of elected and appointed officials and specific chapters regarding municipal governance.
- Review of Chapter 50 vs Chapter 60
- Review of Chapter 55
- Discussion of town official duties and responsibilities
Old Home Day Committee
The committee approved the May 19 minutes and set a July 1 deadline for completing the event flyer. They discussed finances, parade logistics, fireworks donations, and a potential time capsule. No binding contracts were awarded; all actions were planning motions.
- Approved May 19, 2026 minutes
- Approved flyer completion by July 1
- Noted current finances at $19,605.91 with $8,000 town addition pending
- Agreed to pursue alternate bouncy house vendor
- Will check with utility before placing flags on poles
- Acknowledged Scottish Athletic Championship insurance cost of $600
- Scheduled next meeting June 23