Charlton public meetings in 2023

Memorial Day Committee

The provided agenda text contains only administrative header information and does not list any specific proposals, discussions, or decisions for the meeting.

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health will discuss workplan progress, budget spend down, and a new position. The group may also hold a vote regarding tobacco enforcement.

• Review of budget spend down and a new position
• Possible vote on tobacco enforcement
• Updates regarding Regional Inspector and Community Health Coordinator

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss upcoming department budget meetings and requested transfers. Other agenda items include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion on upcoming department budget meetings
• Requested Finance Committee transfers

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will review the FY25 budget request and discuss the adoption of Plotbox cloud-based management software. The body will also continue discussions regarding a maintenance garage design and stone wall repairs at Bay Path Cemetery.

• Review of FY25 Budget request
• Discussion of Plotbox digital cemetery management software
• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Price increases effective 1/1/2024

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review new business regarding the Maynard Field Snack Shack tight tank. The meeting also includes discussions on the Flint Road Landfill and PFAS.

• Maynard Field Snack Shack tight tank discussion
• Flint Road Landfill update
• PFAS discussion

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to review updates on the ADA-Maynard field, field security cameras, and pickleball. The body will also discuss the January and February sports league meeting schedule and a band shell update from the December 7 CRF meeting.

• ADA-Maynard field update
• Field security camera status
• Pickleball update
• Sports Leagues Meeting schedule for Jan/Feb
• CRF Meeting 12/7 band shell update

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will conduct interviews for Owner’s Project Managers and hold a vote to select a manager. Other business remains unknown at the time of posting.

• Interviewing Owner’s Project Managers
• Vote to select an Owner's Project Manager

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will review updates regarding teaching, learning, and school organizations. The meeting includes discussions on FY25 budget development and the School Improvement Plan.

• FY25 Budget Development
• School Improvement Plan updates

DCRSD- School Committee

The Budget and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget and meetings with towns. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding fees.

• FY25 Budget meetings with towns
• Discussion of fees

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Notices of Intent and one Request for Determination of Applicability. The body will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC and discuss dam repair and commission reorganization.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a new shared driveway at 6 Gale Road
• Notice of Intent for a 50-foot retaining wall at 92 Stevens Park Road
• Notice of Intent for single-family homes at (Lot 2) and (Lot 3) Lelandville Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a tight tank replacement at 31 South Buffumville Shore Road

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss grant season and address pending action items. The council also plans to review and approve minutes from the November 6th and November 20th meetings.

• Review and approval of November 6th meeting minutes
• Review and approval of November 20th meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding grant season

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget development timeline and an instructional technology lease. The body will also consider amendments to policies regarding student discipline, substance use, and committee meetings.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Development Timeline
• Instructional Technology Lease
• Life Insurance Policy Renewal
• Policy amendments: JICH (Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use), JIC (Student Discipline), BE (School Committee Meetings), and BHE (Electronic Messaging)
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy

Boston Post Cane Committee

The committee is meeting to review nomination forms and letters. Members will then attend a Selectmen's meeting to provide a recommendation.

• Review of nomination forms and letters

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several committee appointments and a request to increase the Senior Tax Workoff amount. The meeting includes a recommendation for the next Boston Post Cane recipient and a review of municipal policies. An executive session is scheduled to discuss Police Union collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Common Victualler License request for Kozy Corner Café
• Request to increase Senior Tax Workoff earned amount
• 2024 Annual License Renewals
• Recommendation to honor Ruth Duhamel as Boston Post Cane recipient
• Appointments for Boston Post Cane, Open Space & Recreation, and Fire Substation committees

Tri-Epic Regional

The committee is meeting to vote on its Executive Board members. The agenda also includes a presentation on the JJ Burke exercise summary and a review of the Town of Webster's membership.

• JJ Burke Exercise summary presentation
• Voting for Executive Board positions: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Review of Town of Webster Tri-Epic membership

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding Saturday trash drop-off and alternatives to HHWD. Members will also review recycling products purchased from Go Green Solutions and a webinar on the 2023-2024 RDP summary.

• Saturday trash drop-off and HHWD alternatives
• Recycling products purchased from Go Green Solutions
• 2023-2024 RDP summary Zoom webinar
• January and February meeting date changes

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review minutes and a Memorandum of Understanding. The body will also discuss facility use and planning for the 2024 Blueberry Festival.

• MOU Review
• Facility Use
• 2024 Blueberry Festival planning

Cultural Council

The Council will discuss the upcoming grant season and schedule for the 2024 Art Show. The meeting also includes the review and approval of minutes from November 6th and November 20th.

• Grant Season discussion
• 2024 Art Show scheduling
• Approval of November 6th minutes
• Approval of November 20th minutes

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will hold a kickoff meeting with Context Architects regarding the fire substation project. Members will also review proposals received for Owner's Project Manager (OPM) services.

• Meeting kickoff with Context Architects for Fire Sub-Station
• Review of proposals received for OPM

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to review treasurer and liaison reports. The board will discuss the distribution of a formula grant and plans for a Christmas luncheon.

• Formula Grant Distribution
• Christmas Luncheon COA Board
• Tri Valley Lunch Group
• LPI Newsletter
• Fleece jackets

Planning Board

The board will hear a presentation on a large solar campus off Brookfield Road. Other items include requests regarding the North Sturbridge Road Solar Facility and public hearings for developments on Gale Road, Old Spencer Road, and Route 20.

• Presentation: Large solar campus off Brookfield Road
• Partial release of covenant: Glen View Subdivision (Lots 12-B-29 and 12-B-34) off Center Depot Road
• Decommissioning Bond request: North Sturbridge Road Solar Facility
• Field change request: North Sturbridge Road Solar Facility driveway and wiring
• Public Hearing: Curtis Hill Estate, Inc. Flexible Development near Old Spencer Road

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss outreach plans for the first quarter of 2024 and establish goals for the coming year. The body will also review updates regarding grants.

• Q1 2024 Outreach Discussion
• 2024 Goals
• Grant updates

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will meet to appoint a Department Managing Director and approve updated job descriptions. The body will also review the October 2023 operating report from Veolia and discuss a sewer line repair on Route 20.

• Appointment of Department Managing Director
• Approval of updated Department Job Descriptions
• Veolia Monthly Operating Report for October 2023
• Grinder Pump Supply Order
• Sewer Line Repair update for Rte. 20

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings for three special permit and variance requests. These include a request to create two new residential lots and modifications to existing properties.

• Request to build a 10' X 12' shed at 71 Park Rd.
• Request to renovate the first floor and add a second floor at 234A Partridge Hill Rd.
• Request to break off two new lots for home construction at 6 Gale Rd.

DCRSD- School Committee

The Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review and update specific district policies. The session focuses on student conduct and the administration of school committee meetings.

• Review of JICH - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use by Students Prohibited
• Review of JIC - Student Discipline
• Review of BE - School Committee Meetings
• Review of BHS - Use of Electronic Messaging by School Committee Members
• Discussion of future update to JJIF - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extra Curricular Athletic Activities

Select Board

The Select Board will review an application for a special alcoholic beverage license and make two personnel appointments. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the Fire Chief contract strategy.

• Special Alcoholic Beverage License application for Stephanie Boneta
• Appointment of Light Equipment Operator
• Appointment of Highway Assistant Foreman
• Executive session regarding Fire Chief Contract Strategy

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will meet to review OPM proposals and consider approving the scope of work for Context Architects. Other business is currently unlisted.

• Review of OPM Proposals
• Approval of Context Architects Scope of Work

Municipal Building Committee

The Municipal Building Committee is meeting to determine the order of priority for various Town Hall improvements. The body will also discuss grants for the #2 Schoolhouse and updates on several working projects.

• Priority list for Town Hall improvements including carpets, ceiling, lighting, and ramp
• Discussion for next round of grants for #2 Schoolhouse
• Bandshell at 4 Dresser Hill Rd
• Update on Fire Substation plans
• Status of Cemetery Garage Building and Senior Center projects

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to review monthly burial counts and expenses. The body will discuss the FY25 budget request and the design of a proposed cemetery maintenance garage.

• Discussion on FY25 Budget request
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Review of monthly burial count and prior month expenses
• Discussion of 11/7/2023 meeting with Recreation Commission Chair Diane Doherty

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates on various facility projects and sports programs. The body will also discuss scheduling league meetings for football, baseball, and softball.

• ADA-Maynard Field updates
• Pickle Ball and Volleyball updates
• Highway projects update
• Scheduling league meetings for Football and Baseball/Softball in January/February

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to address pending items and action items. The body is scheduled to review and approve minutes from September and October.

• Grant Season discussion
• 2024 Art Show scheduling
• Approval of September and October minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review the plan for artwork at Trefler’s and an agreement with the library.

• Plan for artwork at Trefler’s
• Library agreement with HC

Boston Post Cane Committee

The committee is meeting to review nomination forms and choose the next recipient of the Boston Post Cane. Members will also discuss the process for appointing the selected individual.

• Review of nomination forms
• Selection of next recipient
• Discussion of appointment steps

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes chairperson's comments, an administrator's report, and a period for business from the public.

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to review reports from the Treasurer and Executive Director. The primary new business item is a budget presentation by Fenton & Ewald.

• Budget presentation by Fenton & Ewald
• Project updates

DCRSD- School Committee

The subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on ongoing capital projects and school safety. The session includes discussions on solar projects and an update on ALICE from Peter Olson.

• Middle School Roof Project update
• Architectural Review update
• Radios update
• Solar projects open discussion
• ALICE update by Peter Olson

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for construction and demolition projects. The body will also discuss the Jennings Road Subdivision stormwater and dam repair updates.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system on Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for a single family home at Lot 4B Oxbow Road
• Notice of Intent for retaining wall and beach area construction at 65 Lake View Drive
• Notice of Intent for a shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will discuss 2023-2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 budget goals. The body is also considering requests for additional paraprofessional staff and approval for 2025 Global Awareness Travel.

• Request for additional paraprofessional staff
• Request for approval of Global Awareness Travel 2025
• Proposed amendments to Policy ACBB (Harassment) and Policy IJNDB (Staff Technology Acceptable Use)
• Reports on Middle School roof projects, Charlton Green Communities, and DCRSD solar projects
• Approval of Warrant (Voucher #1025-1029)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Budget and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review the FY25 budget timeline and fiscal presentation. The body will also discuss a budget request from the Town of Charlton and review fees.

• FY25 Budget Timeline
• Town of Charlton budget request
• FY25 Budget fiscal presentation
• Discussion of fees

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee will meet to discuss town plans and flyers regarding the Saturday Dropoff closing in late December. Members will also review Charlton school participation in the 2023 DEP Green Team and recycling product purchases.

• Saturday Dropoff closing flyers and town plans
• Charlton school participation in DEP Green Team for 2023
• Recycling products purchases

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review blighted properties and provide a tax rate recap. The meeting includes updates on Planning Board mapping and ATB. The session concludes with a Tax Classification Hearing held with the Selectboard.

• Discussion of blighted properties
• Tax Rate Recap
• Planning Board mapping update
• ATB Update
• Tax Classification Hearing with the Selectboard

Conservation Commission

The Recreation Commission is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The primary purpose of the meeting is the appointment of Patsy Rydlak.

• Appointment of Patsy Rydlak

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a tax classification hearing and a dangerous dog hearing regarding a dog named Puka. The board will also consider a bid award for winter washed sand and a space lease for the Senior Center.

• Appointment of Police Department Deputy Chief
• Tax Classification Hearing
• Dangerous Dog Hearing for dog named Puka owned by Christopher Paulin
• Pole Hearing on Griffin Road
• Winter Washed Sand Bid Award

Board of Health

The Board will consider a variance request from Seth Lajoie regarding well setbacks on Jennings Road. The meeting also includes updates on PFAS-6 detections at the Flint Road Landfill.

• Variance request for Phase 3 Jennings Rd. regarding 10-foot well setback
• Discussion of PFAS-6 detections at Flint Road Landfill

DCRSD- School Committee

The Heritage School Council is meeting to establish meeting norms and discuss the purpose of the council. Members will review the timeframe for the School Improvement Plan, which is due in March 2024. The body will also elect a Co-Chair.

• Creation of a School Improvement Plan due March 2024
• Discussion of assisting the Principal with budget decisions
• Review of the handbook
• Election of a Co-Chair

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health will discuss workplan progress and budget updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding tobacco enforcement and flu/COVID clinics.

• Approval of minutes from 10/12/23
• Workplan progress update
• Budget update
• Discussion on tobacco enforcement
• Discussion on flu/COVID clinics

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to discuss budget expenditures and remaining balances for FY 2024. The body will also discuss identifying a specific project for excise tax funding to be requested at Town Meeting.

• FY 2024 Budget expenditure and balance updates
• Excise Tax Funding project identification
• Weed treatment updates
• Water testing updates
• 2023 drawdowns

Water/Sewer Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items were listed for decision or discussion.

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a meeting to hear updates and identify issues from various town boards, departments, commissions, committees, and schools.

• Reports from town boards, departments, commissions, committees, and schools

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding a property at 0 Stevens Park Road. The petitioner is seeking a special permit or variance to build a new home on a vacant R-40 zoned lot.

• Public hearing for Special Permit/Variance for new home construction at 0 Stevens Park Road

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is scheduled to attend the All Boards/Departments/Commissions/Committees Meeting. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the grant season and the scheduling of the 2024 Art Show. The body will also review and approve meeting minutes from September and October.

• Grant season discussion
• 2024 Art Show scheduling
• Approval of September and October minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review treasurer and liaison reports. The body will discuss new business regarding Veterans Program funding and a possible relocation of the Senior Center.

• Possible Senior Center relocation
• Veterans Program Funding
• Dementia Friendly liaison report
• Community Center Committee liaison report

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will review the September 2023 monthly operating report from Veolia. The body will also discuss an access agreement extension for Bay Path Rd. and provide an update on the Water/Sewer Superintendent position.

• Access Agreement Extension - Bay Path Rd.
• Water/Sewer Superintendent position update
• Veolia Monthly Operating Report for September 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a special permit for a dog daycare and a site plan application for Edwards Service Inc. The body will also consider requests for covenant releases and subdivision approval extensions.

• Special permit decision for Pawdcast, LLC dog daycare at 87 Little Muggett Road
• Public hearing for Edwards Service Inc. site plan at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20)
• Partial release of covenant for Glen View Subdivision (lots 12-B-29 and 12-B-34) off Center Depot Road
• Decommissioning bond approval for Sturbridge Road Solar Farm LLC
• Annual approval extension requests for St. Mary’s Way Subdivision and Ponnakin Hill Estates

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss retail brokerage and development strategies with Michael Jacobs of NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs. The body will also review outreach updates and grant status.

• Discussion with Michael Jacobs regarding retail brokerage and development
• Updates on Charlton TV videos for Q2 outreach
• Updates on Q3 outreach event
• Grant updates

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes chairperson's comments, business from the public, an administrator's report, and advisory board member comments.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to review bills and discuss facility updates. The agenda includes items regarding Maynard Field and Memorial Field.

• ADA-Maynard Field updates
• Pitcher's mound at Memorial Field
• Pickle Ball update
• Phone lines
• All Boards Meeting on Nov. 7

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several Notices of Intent and a Request for Determination of Applicability. The body will also review certificates of compliance, extensions, and property violations.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system on Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for a single family home at Lot 4B Oxbow Road
• Notice of Intent for retaining wall and beach area construction at 65 Lake View Drive
• Discussion on Pumpkin Lane/Prindle Lake Sediment Clean up

DCRSD- School Committee

The Budget and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to organize the committee and review the timeline for the FY25 budget. The meeting is being conducted via video conferencing.

• FY25 Budget Timeline
• Approval of May 8, 2023 minutes

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Committee will review reports from the Athletic Director and the Director of Finance and Operations. Discussion items include district fees, a grant request for matching funds for Dudley Middle School, and updates regarding the middle school roof.

• Approval of Warrant (Voucher #1013-1024)
• Dudley-Charlton RSD Fees
• Dudley Middle School Grant request for matching funds
• Middle School Roof Updates
• Amendments to policies ACBB (Harassment) and IJNDB (Staff Technology Acceptable Use)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to attend a Business Roundtable. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Attendance at Business Roundtable

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a space lease for the Senior Center and an amendment to the ARPA budget. The board will also review policies regarding fund balances, fuel efficient vehicles, and health insurance for elected officials.

• Space lease for Senior Center
• Amendment to ARPA Budget
• Appointment of DCRSD Student Representative for 2023/2024
• Policy review for Flag Display for all Town of Charlton Buildings
• Policy review for Filling of Vacancies on Town Elected Boards

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review capping options for the Flint Road Landfill with a representative from Langdon Environmental. The meeting also includes board reorganization and the acceptance of previous minutes.

• Discussion regarding Flint Road Landfill capping options
• Board reorganization
• Acceptance of October 3, 2023, meeting minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review monthly burial counts and expenses. The body is continuing discussions on a proposed maintenance garage design and stone wall restoration at Bay Path Cemetery.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• FY25 Departmental budget request from Finance Director
• Results from October 11th S.T.M.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review updates on several athletic facilities and infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss the resignation of Kevin Morin and results from the October 11 Town Meeting warrant.

• ADA-Maynard Field updates
• Pitcher's Mound- Memorial Field
• Pickle Ball update
• Hwy Projects updates
• Kevin Morin resignation

Historical Commission

The commission will hold discussions regarding the Trefler/Grant/Prioritize follow-up, the Ice House, and the Schoolhouse. The meeting also includes a discussion on the role of the Historical Commission with properties.

• Follow up on Trefler/Grant/Prioritize
• Discussion regarding Ice House
• Discussion regarding Schoolhouse
• Review of Historical Commission role with properties

DCRSD- School Committee

The Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the DCRSD Policy Reconciliation Project. The committee will take action on amendments to two specific staff resource handbook policies.

• Amendment to policy ACBB - Harassment
• Amendment to policy IJNDB - Staff Technology Acceptable Use
• DCRSD Policy Reconciliation Project discussion

Public Hearings

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application from McManus Counseling, PC. The applicant proposes using an existing 2-bedroom house at 134 Sturbridge Road for a 2-person consulting business.

• Site plan application for 134 Sturbridge Road (Assessors Map 30, Block D, Lot 1)
• Proposed use of a 2-bedroom house for a 2-person consulting business
• Property size of approximately .630 +/- acres zoned Industrial General (IG)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for office and residential development applications. The body will also review several site plan annual approval extension requests.

• Public hearing for McManus Counseling, PC office site plan at 134 Sturbridge Road
• Public hearing for Curtis Hill Estate, Inc. flexible development subdivision off Old Spencer Road
• Public hearing for Edwards Service Inc. site plan at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Special permit decision discussion for Pawdcast, LLC doggy daycare at 87 Little Muggett Road
• Site plan annual approval extension requests for 4 Sturbridge Road, 299 Sturbridge Road, 53 Sturbridge Road, and 220 Sturbridge Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on the Middle School roof project and other capital improvements. The body will also discuss the status of cameras, fire panels, and the architectural review of RFPs.

• Middle School Roof Project update
• Update on camera installation
• Update on fire panels
• Architectural review of RFPs

Council on Aging

The Charlton Council on Aging is meeting to conduct a site tour. The purpose of the visit is to evaluate a location for use as a temporary senior center.

• Site tour of a possible temporary senior center

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for three property owners seeking special permits or variances. The requests involve the construction of a new home, a pool shed, and a deck.

• Special Permit/Variance for a new home at 0 Stevens Park Road
• Special Permit/Variance for an 8 X 12 Pool Shed at 34 Hill Road
• Special Permit/Variance for a deck at 43 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road

Government Study Committee

The Government Study Committee is meeting to review and finalize the language for its final report. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting.

• Review and finalization of recommendations for the Final Report

Historical Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the status of the Ice House and the Schoolhouse. The meeting also includes follow-up on Trefler/Grant/Prioritize and a discussion regarding the commission's role with properties.

• Discussion of Ice House
• Discussion of Schoolhouse
• Review of Historical Commission role with properties

Boston Post Cane Committee

The committee is meeting to review the process for selecting a new post cane recipient. They will also set a future meeting date to choose the recipient.

• Review of process for new recipient
• Scheduling of meeting to choose recipient

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review previous minutes and coordinate upcoming events. The body will discuss the Trunk or Treat event and the scheduling and use of facilities.

• Trunk or Treat planning
• Scheduling and Facility Use

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health will review workplan progress regarding tobacco control. The meeting also includes discussions on transportation, translation services, and other needs related to the migrant crisis.

• Tobacco control workplan progress
• Discussion of migrant crisis transportation and translation services

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Following this review, the committee will recess to join the Special Town Meeting.

• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review budget items and articles ahead of a Special Town Meeting. The board will also handle appointments for the Conservation Director and the Insurance Advisory Committee.

• Appointment of Conservation Director
• Appointment of Highway members to Insurance Advisory Committee
• Review of articles and budget for town meeting

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Recycling Dividends Program and the Household Hazardous Waste Day. Members will also discuss potential school involvement in the DEP Green SWoRD program.

• Recycling Dividends Program point totals and final grant amount update
• Household Hazardous Waste Day recap
• DEP Green SWoRD program school involvement

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review five Notices of Intent for construction projects affecting wetland buffer zones. The body will also address a violation update for City Depot Rd and the reorganization of the commission.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system on Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for a single family home and septic system at Lot 4B Oxbow Road
• Notice of Intent for a shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road
• Notice of Intent for a retaining wall, shed, and cement pad at 171 Sunset Drive

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review treasurer and liaison reports. The body is scheduled to discuss the FY 2024 Formula Grant and the Tri Valley Lunch Group.

• FY 2024 Formula Grant
• Tri Valley Lunch Group
• LPI Newsletter
• Dementia Friendly liaison report
• Community Center Committee liaison report

Economic Development Commission

The commission is meeting to review outreach efforts and business targeting strategies. The agenda includes updates on Charlton TV videos and a Q3 outreach event.

• Discussion of Q2 outreach via Charlton TV videos
• Updates on Q3 outreach event
• Presentation by Michael Jacobs of NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs regarding retail brokerage and development
• Discussion of target businesses and outreach strategy

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will review the August 2023 monthly operating report from Veolia. The body will also discuss a non-connected phase 2 betterment for 136 Osgood Rd and the Water/Sewer Superintendent job description.

• Review of Veolia August 2023 Monthly Operating Report
• 136 Osgood Rd Non Connected Phase 2 Betterment
• Water/Sewer Superintendent job description

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting and address old business regarding the Flint Road Landfill. The agenda also includes a reorganization of the Board.

• Flint Road Landfill discussion
• Board reorganization

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to discuss grant reporting and reimbursement requests. The body will also review the 2023 Art Show and plan for the 2024 Art Show.

• Review of reimbursement requests
• 2024 Art Show planning
• Covid grant reporting
• Fiscal Report 2023 update
• Technology transition plan

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The body will also discuss the reorganization of the commission and a recommendation for a Conservation Director appointment.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent and Land Disturbance Application for battery energy storage on Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for a single family home and septic system at Lot 4B Oxbow Road
• Notice of Intent for a single family home and paved drive at Lot 6B, 0 Northside Road
• Recommendation of appointment for Conservation Director

DCRSD- School Committee

The committee will discuss the 2023-2024 goals for the School Committee and Superintendent. The meeting includes reports on the annual fiscal audit and requests for additional paraprofessional staff.

• Annual Fiscal Audit report by Frank Serreti of Powers and Sullivan
• Appointment of Dudley-Charlton RSD Treasurer
• Request for additional paraprofessional staff
• Request for out-of-state overnight trip to Washington D.C. for CMS/DMS
• Review of 2023-2024 School Committee and Superintendent goals

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to review the treasurer's and executive director's reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the approval of CFA 5001 and receive updates on the Meadowview Committee and other projects.

• Board approval of CFA 5001
• Meadowview Committee update
• Project updates

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and discuss updates for local athletic facilities. The agenda includes items regarding field maintenance and communication lines.

• ADA-Maynard Field updates
• Pitcher's mound at Memorial Field
• Pickle Ball update
• Phone lines
• All Boards Meeting on Nov. 7

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee will meet to finalize the Special Town Meeting warrant and motions. The board will also consider several requests for special alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Finalization of STM Warrant & Motions
• Appointment of Light Equipment Operator for Highway Department
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License request for Alex Adler wedding
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License request for St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus Council 11379
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License request for Charlton Historical Society

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review previous minutes and discuss the October 11th Town Meeting. The agenda includes reviews of ATB cases and Planning Board mapping. An executive session is scheduled to discuss confidential excise, exemption, and abatement applications.

• Review of May 16 and July 25, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of October 11, 2023 Town Meeting
• ATB cases
• Planning Board mapping and electronic filings
• Update on sales and new growth

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen are holding a joint meeting. The primary purpose is to review the warrant for the October Special Town Meeting.

• Review of October Special Town Meeting Warrant

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission met to review updated applications for properties located at 485 Stafford St. and 98 Northside Rd. The meeting also included a follow-up regarding Trefler’s.

• Review of updated application for 485 Stafford St.
• Review of updated application for 98 Northside Rd.
• Follow up on Trefler’s

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to review budget updates and funding sources. The body will discuss 2023 water testing, weed treatment, and drawdowns. Members will also address storm erosion and the search for a Conservation Agent.

• FY2024 Budget updates
• Excise Tax Funding
• 2023 Weed treatment, Water Testing, and Drawdowns
• Conservation Agent Search
• Storm erosion and potential grants for private road improvements

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The WRTA Advisory Board will meet to receive an administrator's report and updates on board changes. The meeting includes a period for business from the public.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the town's Capital Budget and the October Special Town Meeting Warrant. The committee will also review a letter from the Board of Selectmen.

• Review of Capital Budget
• Review of October STM Warrant
• Review of Board of Selectmen's Letter

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting public hearings for development plans on Curtis Hill Road and Sturbridge Road. The board will also consider extension requests for the N. Sturbridge Road Solar Array and Lunar Meadows Subdivision.

• Public hearing for Curtis Hill Estate, Inc. flexible development plan off Curtis Hill Road
• Public hearing for Edwards Service Inc. site plan at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20)
• Annual approval extension requests for N. Sturbridge Road Solar Array and Lunar Meadows Subdivision
• Approval-Not-Required for 150 E. Baylies Road and E. Baylies Road (Grace R. Konkel Family Trust)
• Discussion with resident Jeffery Richardson regarding accessory dwelling units

Government Study Committee

The committee is meeting to select a new clerk and develop a list of recommendations for its final report. This process includes reviewing recommendations made in 2016.

• Selection of new Committee Clerk
• Review of 2016 recommendations
• Development of current committee recommendations for Final Report

Old Home Day Committee

The Charlton Old Home Day Committee is meeting to discuss finances, review the best parts of the 2023 Old Home Day, and consider potential changes for future events. The agenda is brief and focuses on internal planning rather than specific decisions.

• Review of finances
• Discussion of best parts of 2023 Old Home Day
• Potential changes for future events

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss maintenance projects and operational updates. The body will review proposed fee increases for the upcoming year and discuss the design of a new maintenance garage.

• Proposed increases for Cemetery Dept. fees
• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Fall cleanup dates and schedule
• Identification of additional surplus items

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to review bills and prior minutes. The body will discuss updates regarding ADA compliance at Maynard Field, pickleball, and the pitcher's mound at Memorial Field.

• ADA- Maynard Field Update
• Pitcher's Mound- Memorial Field
• Pickle Ball update
• Phone Lines

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health will meet via Zoom to discuss the FY24 workplan, budget, and initial activities. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the migrant crisis.

• Approval of FY24 workplan and budget
• Discussion of initial workplan activities
• Discussion regarding migrant crisis

Economic Development Commission

The Commission is meeting to review updates on Charlton TV videos and plan a Q3 outreach event. Members will also discuss strategies for targeting specific businesses.

• Q2 Outreach Discussion regarding Charlton TV Videos
• Planning for Q3 Outreach Event
• Discussion of target businesses and outreach strategy

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial construction. The body will also review requests for land disturbance and certificates of compliance for various properties.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent and Land Disturbance Application for battery energy storage on Griffin Road
• Notices of Intent for single family homes at Lot 4B Oxbow Road, Lot 3 Prindle Hill Road, and 0 Northside Road
• Notice of Intent for a shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road
• Violations review for 59 Pumpkin Lane and City Depot Subdivision

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to review financial reports and operational updates. The body will discuss the 2023-2024 school year goals and receive reports on facility projects.

• Update on Middle School Roof Projects
• AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) Annual Reporting
• MSHG (Massachusetts Strategic Health Group) Participation Agreement
• Disposal of surplus equipment
• Approval of warrants (Voucher #1006-1011)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission met to review two specific property applications. The commission also discussed updates regarding pictures and paintings.

• Review Application for 485 Stafford St.
• Review Application for 98 Northside Rd.
• Updates to pictures/paintings

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee is meeting to review a Board of Health update and discuss Old Home Day sales. Members will also consider purchase ideas for the Recycling Dividends Program and anti-littering lawn signs.

• BOH year review meeting 9/5/23 update
• Old Home Day sales
• Recycling Dividends Program purchase ideas and future points plans
• Anti littering lawn signs purchase

The committee approved the minutes from the August meeting. Members discussed future purchases of composters, rain collecting planters, anti-pollution signs, and native pollinating plants using $47 in raffle funds.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will receive a design presentation for the WWTP Phase 1 Upgrade and a monthly operating report from Veolia. Members will discuss the Water/Sewer Superintendent resignation and job description, as well as a proposal from McClure Engineering.

• Veolia WWTP Phase 1 Upgrade Design Presentation
• Veolia Monthly Operating Report for July 2023
• Water/Sewer Superintendent resignation and job description
• McClure Engineering proposal for Main Street waterline valve design

The Commission approved several equipment purchases for the treatment plant and a design proposal for a waterline valve on Main St. The board accepted the Water Superintendent's resignation and formed an interview subcommittee for the replacement. A $3.8 million headworks upgrade proposal was taken under advisement for a later decision.

• Approved warrants in the amount of $41,008.78 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 Volumetric Lime Feeders at $7,029.60 each (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 Wet Well Wizards at $9,361.00 each (3-0)
• Accepted Water Superintendent Peter Boria's resignation (3-0)
• Approved subcommittee for Water/Sewer Superintendent interviews (3-0)
• Approved McClure Engineering proposal for Main St waterline valve design (3-0)
• Tabled decision on $3.8 million Veolia headworks upgrade proposal

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen are holding a joint meeting. The body will discuss the financing for a fire sub-station and the October STM warrant.

• Fire sub-station financing
• October STM warrant

The Finance Committee did not reach a quorum, so the meeting was not formally called to order. No agenda items were approved, discussed, or voted on. The committee listed two action items—recommend a land‑use assistant and continue a building inventory—but these were not adopted as official decisions.

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee to discuss priorities for the October 11, 2023, Special Town Meeting. The board is also reviewing funding for a Fire Sub Station and a request for a toll road from the Fire Fighters Association.

• Pole Hearing for Dresser Hill Road
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License request for The Overlook Fall Festival
• Discussion of funding for Fire Sub Station
• Appointments for Conservation Commission, Lakes & Ponds Committee, Special Police Officer, and Special Plumbing Inspector
• Executive session regarding Fire Chief Contract negotiations

The Select Board approved a Special Alcoholic Beverage License for The Overlook's Fall Festival, covering September 29‑October 1, 2023, with a police detail stipulation. It also confirmed several appointments, including a Conservation Commission alternate and multiple Special Police Officers and Traffic Controllers, and accepted two resignations. A motion to place the Fire Station building design on the October ballot failed.

• Approved Peter Capuano as Conservation Commission Alternate (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed John Josti, Philip Millette, Jennifer Smith to Lakes & Ponds Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of eight Special Police Officers and ten Traffic Controllers (motion carries)
• Appointed Matthew Poce as Special Plumbing Inspector (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Deputy Emergency Management Director Terri Gough (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Government Study Committee member James Nee (unanimous)
• Approved Special Alcoholic Beverage License for Overlook Fall Festival, Sept 29‑Oct 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Motion to place Fire Station building design on October ballot failed

Activities Council

The Activities Council will meet to discuss feedback regarding the Blueberry Festival. The body will also coordinate plans for the Trunk or Treat event.

• Blueberry Festival review and feedback
• Trunk or Treat planning

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes discussions on the FY 2024 Formula Grant and the MCOA Conference.

• FY 2024 Formula Grant
• MCOA Conference
• Tri Valley Lunch Group
• Dementia Friendly liaison report
• Community Center Committee liaison report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a special permit for energy storage systems. The board will also review subdivision requests and approvals for several local properties.

• Public hearing for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC special permit for 3 Energy Storage Systems at Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road
• GAIR, LLC request to release subdivision covenant for Jennings Road Ext (Lots 22-29, 45-55)
• GAIR, LLC annual approval extension request for Jennings Road Ext. Subdivision
• Nylin/Gibbons annual extension request for reduced frontage lot special permit on North Sturbridge Road
• Approval-Not-Required for Carroll Hill Road (Gunter, LLC), Dresser Hill Road (Charlton Furniture Co, Inc.), and Prindle Hill Rd (NBC Const. Co, Inc.)

The Board approved a special permit for an energy storage system at Larry’s Way and processed several subdivision requests for Jennings Road Ext. Additional actions included approving lot creations and extending permit deadlines.

• Approved ZP Battery DevCo, LLC Special Permit for Larry’s Way energy storage system (5-0)
• Released subdivision covenants for Jennings Road Ext. Lots 22-29 and 46-55 (5-0)
• Reduced Phase 2 bond for Jennings Road Ext. Subdivision by $60,000 (5-0)
• Set Phase 3 Construction Bond for Jennings Road Ext. at $660,378.0 (5-0)
• Approved GAIR, LLC Jennings Road Ext. annual approval extension to 9/20/2024 (5-0)
• Approved Nylin/Gibbons N. Sturbridge Road permit extension to 7/17/2024 (4-0)
• Approved ANR to create 1-lot at Carroll Hill Road-Gunter, LLC (4-1)
• Approved ANR to create 1-lot at Dresser Hill Road-Charlton Furniture Co, Inc. (3-2)

Activities Council

The Activities Council will meet to review feedback from the Blueberry Festival. The body will also discuss plans for the Trunk or Treat event.

• Blueberry Festival review and feedback
• Trunk or Treat planning

The Council reviewed feedback from the Strawberry Festival and planned the Trunk or Treat event. A motion was passed to provide gift cards to volunteers. The board also discussed studio and facility usage for Music Together and CMMA.

• Approved minutes of 7/23 meeting
• Approved $150 in gift cards for shortcake volunteers
• Scheduled Trunk or Treat for Sunday 10/29/23
• Decided to add scarecrows in lieu of pumpkin corner for Trunk or Treat
• Decided to obtain karaoke in lieu of Animal Adventures for Trunk or Treat

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the minutes from the August 1, 2023, meeting and receive updates from the Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Flint Road Landfill.

• Flint Road Landfill discussion

The Board received updates on the Flint Road Landfill capping project and ongoing PFAS water sampling. The Board also received a report on the Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee's recycling dividends.

• Approved August 1, 2023, minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to hold a kick-off discussion regarding a Cemetery Maintenance Building. The body will meet with Robert S. Haveles, a principal architect from Architectural Insights, Inc.

• Kick-off meeting with Architectural Insights, Inc. regarding the Cemetery Maintenance Building

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss leadership introductions, budget revenues, and school handbook edits. The body will consider a vote to disband the Shepherd Hill School Building Committee and review school lunch pricing.

• Vote to disband the Shepherd Hill School Building Committee
• Request for a 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Paraprofessional CE
• Review of SHRHS Bleacher Rental Bid
• Discussion of School Lunch Pricing
• Approval of FY23 and FY24 warrants

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit and variance request. The application concerns a newly installed wall-mounted sign with internal illumination.

• Public hearing for 10 N. Main St (Map 35, Block B, Lot 9.1) regarding a wall-mounted illuminated sign

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for an internally illuminated sign at 10 N. Main St. The approval is restricted to specific hours of operation and sign types. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023.

• Approved variance for internally illuminated sign at 10 N. Main St. (5-0)
• Restricted 10 N. Main St. sign illumination to between 6:00am and 9:00pm
• Limited variance to individual lettered signs only
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting for August 29, 2023, was canceled. The agenda originally included updates on the Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee and discussion regarding the Flint Road Landfill.

• Flint Road Landfill discussion

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss operational details for Old Home Day. Discussions include vendor layouts, parade coordination, and publicity efforts.

• Alumni Dinner parking and trash removal
• Archery obstacle course location
• Parade coordination including trophies and antique cars
• Publicity via Facebook, letters to editor, and event flyers
• Gazebo volunteer scheduling for Saturday and Sunday

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and discuss updates to town athletic facilities. The agenda includes items regarding ADA compliance and field maintenance.

• ADA Maynard Field update
• Pickleball
• Pitcher's Mound at field
• Eagle Scout Project
• Phone Lines

The Commission approved payments for McClure and Slims and authorized a quote from CCL to repair the pitcher's mound at Memorial Field. It was decided that the Town Manager will oversee the snack shack renovation project and process related invoices. The board also discussed parking shortages at the library and ongoing efforts to scout land for pickleball courts.

• Approved payment to McClure for invoice 18851 ($1,612.50)
• Approved payment to Slims for invoices 12054, 12055, 12540, 12541 ($820.00)
• Approved quote from CCL to repair Memorial Field pitcher's mound
• Decided Town Manager will act on snack shack renovations and process invoices
• Accepted meeting minutes from 7/27/23

DCRSD- School Committee

The district is seeking appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 to be assessed and apportioned between the two towns. The document outlines the specific funding amounts required from Dudley and Charlton.

• Town of Dudley appropriation: $10,937,991.00
• Town of Charlton appropriation: $18,357,881.00

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to discuss the year-end financial report and updates to the personnel policy. The board will also consider the approval of accessibility funds.

• Year End Financial Report
• Update Personnel Policy
• Approval Accessibility Funds
• Meadowview Committee Update

Marijuana Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023, was canceled. The agenda had included updates on Green Gold Group and Terps facilities, as well as a review of marijuana licensing forms.

• Green Gold Group facility update
• Terps facility update
• Review and acceptance of Marijuana Licensing Forms

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate the Old Home Day event. Discussions include vendor layout, publicity, and the parade. The body is also considering hiring highway workers for trash removal next year.

• Consideration of hiring highway workers for trash removal next year
• Review of award ceremony previous awardees
• Planning for fireworks and vendors
• Coordination of parade, trophies, and antique cars
• Review of finances and publicity via Facebook and letters to the editor

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to discuss grant reporting and reimbursement requests. The body will also review the 2023 art show and provide updates on new member onboarding and technology transitions.

• Covid grant reporting
• Fiscal Report 2023 update
• Reimbursement requests review
• 2023 Art Show review
• Technology update and transition plan

The Cultural Council unanimously approved a set of six guidelines for prioritizing grant applicants, including a preference for local artists and the funding of multiple partial projects. The council also approved the minutes from the August 22nd meeting.

• Approved grant selection guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved August 22nd minutes (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to review monthly burial counts and expenses. Members will discuss the design of a proposed maintenance garage and repairs to a stone wall at Bay Path Cemetery.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Wetlands Protection Act notification to abutters for Northside cemetery
• Declaration of miscellaneous items as surplus
• Determination of October Special Town Meeting date

The Cemetery Commission approved a proposal from Architectural Insights, Inc. to begin the design study for a new maintenance garage. The board also declared a Wacker Tamper BS502 as surplus equipment and ratified monthly expenses.

• Approved design proposal from Architectural Insights, Inc. for cemetery maintenance garage
• Declared Wacker Tamper BS502 as surplus equipment
• Ratified monthly expenses totaling $581.44
• Approved June 27 meeting minutes
• Approved and signed four cemetery deeds
• Agreed to request $15,000 for a Gravely mower and excavator attachment at the October 11 Special Town Meeting

Select Board

The Charlton Select Board is holding a joint meeting with the Dudley Board of Selectmen. The boards will appoint a Moderator for a Joint Town Meeting to consider the FY24 budget for the Dudley Charlton Regional School District.

• Appointment of Moderator for the Dudley Charlton Regional School District Joint Town Meeting

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda includes a review of the August 17, 2023, Dudley ballot and a special district-wide meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023.

• Update on Dudley Ballot from 08.17.2023
• Special District-Wide Meeting on 08.23.2023
• Fiscal Year 2024 update

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss signage and portraits. The meeting also includes a review and vote on pending applications.

• Signage/Pick up by Chip In
• Discussion regarding portraits
• Review and vote on pending applications

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Notices of Intent regarding residential and energy construction. The body will also review enforcement orders for violations and discuss the reorganization of the commission.

• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system at Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for single family homes at Lot 4 Brookfield Road, Lot 4B Oxbow Road, and Lot 3 Prindle Hill Road
• Enforcement orders for violations at 59 Pumpkin Lane, 66 Pumpkin Lane, City Depot Road Subdivision, and 190 B Brookfield Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a septic system and deck at 89 Cranberry Meadow Lake

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will review the June 2023 Monthly Operating Report from Veolia. The body is also scheduled to discuss the scope of work for a DEP Grant.

• Veolia Monthly Operating Report for June 2023
• DEP Grant Scope of Work

The Commission approved a $20,000 contribution toward a water source heat pump upgrade for the wastewater treatment plant. The project will utilize a DEP GAP grant and a pending DOER Green Communities Grant. The Commission also noted the receipt of a $200,000 FY24 Water Master Plan Grant.

• Approved warrants in the amount of $144,407.56 (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 contribution for wastewater treatment plant heat pump upgrade (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2023 (3-0)

Municipal Building Committee

The Municipal Building Committee is meeting to establish the order of priority for various Town Hall repairs and upgrades. The body will also discuss the Fire Substation plans and several ongoing facility projects.

• Priority list for Town Hall improvements including carpets, ceiling, lighting, ramp, and brick pointing
• Update on Fire Substation plans
• Charter Cable building at 15 Old Town Road
• Bandshell at 4 Dresser Hill Rd
• Discussion on #2 Schoolhouse for next round of grants

Government Study Committee

The committee is meeting to select a new clerk and discuss the content of its final report. This includes reviewing recommendations from 2016 and constructing a new list of recommendations.

• Selection of a new Committee Clerk
• Review of 2016 recommendations
• Development of a list of recommendations for the final report

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate vendors, layout, and volunteers for Old Home Day. Discussions include finances, publicity, and specific event activities such as the parade and fireworks.

• Vendor coordination
• Common layout and gazebo volunteers
• Old Home Day finances
• Publicity via Facebook, letters to editor, and flyers
• Parade, trophies, and antique cars planning

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to discuss water quality and environmental maintenance. The agenda includes reviews of weed treatment, storm erosion, and the search for a new Conservation Agent.

• 2023 weed treatment
• Search for new Conservation Agent
• Future project funding via excise tax
• Enforcement orders for Prindle and City Depot Road
• Lake Association Insurance

The committee appointed new co-chairs to replace the outgoing chairman. Members reviewed 2023 weed treatment costs and activities across several local lakes and discussed road erosion issues affecting South Charlton Reservoir.

• Approved Phil Cyr and Jackie Nowak as committee co-chairs

Community Center Feasibility Committee

The Community Center Feasibility Study Committee is holding a meeting to begin work with the project architect. The session is focused on the initial kickoff for the feasibility study.

• Kickoff meeting with the Architect

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application from ZP DevCo, LLC. The board is considering a request to subdivide two existing lots into nine lots located off Griffin Road, Sullivan Road, and a proposed cul-de-sac called Larry’s Way off Sturbridge Road (Route 20).

• Subdivision application by ZP DevCo, LLC for 44.94 +/- acres
• Proposed creation of nine lots off Griffin Road, Sullivan Road, and Larry’s Way
• Project location: Assessors Map 27, Block C, Parcels 2, 3 and 9
• Zoning involved: Industrial General (IG) and Business Enterprise Park (BEP)

Public Hearings

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Mary Stone. The proposal seeks approval for a common driveway and two reduced frontage lots to build two single-family homes.

• Application for two reduced frontage lots at 6 Gale Rd
• Proposal for a common driveway on approximately 11 acres
• Project located on Assessor’s Map 75, Block C, Lot 5 and 5.2 in the Agriculture (A) district

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding several site plans and special permits. Key discussions include energy storage systems and a doggy daycare.

• Curtis Hill Flexible Development Definitive Plan off Curtis Hill Road
• ZP Battery DevCo, LLC special permits for energy storage systems at Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road and 325 Worcester Road
• Pawdcast, LLC special permit for a doggy daycare at 87 Little Muggett Road
• Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. site plan application at 146 Worcester Road
• Edwards Service Inc. site plan application at 16 Sturbridge Road

The Board approved two ZP Battery DevCo, LLC projects and a 6-month limited permit for a dog daycare. Several other subdivision and site plan applications were continued to future dates or withdrawn.

• Approved ZP Battery DevCo, LLC-Larry’s Way Definitive Subdivision Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved ZP Battery DevCo, LLC Special Permit for energy storage system at 325 Worcester Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-month permit for Pawdcast, LLC dog daycare allowing 15 dogs and 3 personal dogs (3-2)
• Accepted withdrawal of Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. Site Plan Application (Unanimous)
• Approved Approval-Not-Required (ANR) for Embhoff-Burlingame Road to create 1-lot (Unanimous)
• Re-signed Smith Road-4 Reduced Frontage Lots and 1 ANR lot for White Development (Unanimous)
• Continued Curtis Hill Estates public hearing to September 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued ZP Battery DevCo, LLC Special Permit for energy storage systems to September 6, 2023 (Unanimous)

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application from Curtis Hill Estates. The applicant seeks flexible definitive subdivision approval for a project off New Spencer Road (Route 31).

• Proposal to subdivide 135 +/- acres into 72 building lots and open space
• Project location: New Spencer Road (Route 31), Assessors Map 2, Block B, Parcel 4
• Zoning designation: R-60/Agricultural (AG)

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss a year-end review date with the Board of Health. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Blueberry Festival sales and purchases for the recycling dividends program.

• Year end review date with BOH
• Recycling dividends program purchases
• Blueberry Festival sales

The committee reviewed sales from the Blueberry Festival and discussed upcoming events. A proposal to purchase anti-littering lawn signs was tabled. The committee purchased two Redmon Composters and one rain collecting planter.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of anti-littering lawn signs
• Purchased 2 Redmon Composters and 1 rain collecting planter

Planning Board

The Planning Board and SelectBoard will meet for a joint appointment of a Planning Board Associate Member. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation or collective bargaining strategy.

• Joint appointment of Planning Board Associate Member
• Executive session regarding litigation or collective bargaining strategy (VGG)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to handle several municipal appointments and review a consultant proposal regarding de-regionalization. The agenda includes a public hearing for Chapter 61B at 221 Brookfield Rd and a discussion on a Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023.

• Chapter 61B hearing for 221 Brookfield Rd
• Discussion on de-regionalization consultant proposal
• Valley Green Grow, Inc. et al. v. Town of Charlton Planning Board et al. Land Court Case No. 19 MISC 000151
• Appointment of Assessing Technician and Insurance Advisory Committee Fire Department Alternate
• Update on Charlton Fire Sub Station Committee project

The Select Board scheduled a Special Town Meeting for October 11, 2023, and opened the warrant. The board also filled several municipal appointments and declined the right of first refusal for land conversion at 221 Brookfield Rd.

• Approved Special Town Meeting date for October 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kelsea Santa as Assessing Technician (unanimous)
• Appointed Ian Haggerty to Insurance Advisory Committee as Fire Department Alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Nayari Veras to Cultural Council and Activities Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Patsy Rydlak as Planning Board Associate Member (unanimous)
• Declined right of first refusal for 19+/- acres at 221 Brookfield Rd (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Traffic Constable Jacob Maldonado (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barbara Zurawski and Bill Borowski as CMRPC Delegate and Alternate (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding a Land Court case involving Valley Green Grow, Inc. and the Town of Charlton Planning Board. The board may return to open session if necessary.

• Executive session regarding Land Court Case No. 19 MISC 000151 (Valley Green Grow, Inc. et al. v. Town of Charlton Planning Board et al.)

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss preparations for Old Home Day. Agenda items include vendor coordination, community service awards, and event publicity.

• Community Service Awards and Heroes Among Us Award
• Review of finances
• Publicity via Facebook and event flyers
• Parade and antique cars coordination
• Soap Box

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports from the Treasurer and liaisons. The body will discuss updates regarding bulk mailing and the Tri Valley Lunch Group. A new internet policy for the Senior Center is on the agenda for discussion.

• Senior Center Internet Policy Update
• Bulk Mailing update
• Tri Valley Lunch Group
• Dementia Friendly liaison report
• Community Center Committee liaison report

Economic Development Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on Charlton TV videos and plan a Q3 outreach event. The body will also discuss strategies for targeting businesses.

• Q2 Outreach Discussion regarding Charlton TV Videos
• Planning for Q3 Outreach Event
• Discussion of business targeting and outreach strategy

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Bay Path Tight Tank Plan and a well variance request for 89 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Flint Road Landfill.

• Bay Path Tight Tank Plan review
• Well Variance for 89 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd.
• Flint Road Landfill discussion

The Board of Health approved a holding tank plan for Bay Path Regional Vocational High School and a septic system variance for a residence on Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd. The board also received updates on PFAS detections and landfill maintenance.

• Approved July 11, 2023, minutes
• Approved tight tank plan for Bay Path Regional Vocational High School field house
• Approved septic system variance for 89 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd. with required water testing

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss Fiscal Year 2024 updates, including a Dudley Special Town Meeting and a special district-wide meeting. The committee will also enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Massachusetts Nurses Association.

• Approval of Warrant (Voucher 109-114, Voucher 1000-FY24)
• Update on Dudley Special Town Meeting
• Special District-Wide Meeting discussion
• Executive session regarding Massachusetts Nurses Association collective bargaining

Bandshell Development Committee

The committee will provide an update on the bandshell project. No other specific business was listed on the agenda at the time of posting.

• Project Update

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to discuss financial reporting and grant management. The body will also address member transitions and support for local artists.

• Reimbursement requests
• 2023 Art Show
• Grant money outstanding and reporting
• Fiscal Report 2023
• New member onboarding

The Council approved the June 29 minutes and updated the 2023 grant guidelines to include tribal governments and for-profit organizations. Members also discussed administrative transitions, technology initiatives, and the 2023 Art Show budget.

• Approved June 29 minutes
• Added tribal governments to LCC program guidelines
• Made for-profit organizations eligible for grants
• Updated grant form to require only one council signature

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and discuss several facility and program updates. The agenda includes items regarding accessibility and community resources.

• ADA Maynard Field updates
• Phone lines
• Little Free Library
• Volleyball

The Commission approved payments for McClure Engineering and Slims Berthiaume. The board decided to limit portable toilet installations to existing locations at upper Maynard and the Playground.

• Approved minutes dated 6/20/23 and 7/5/23
• Approved McClure Engineering invoice #18715 for $2,803.58
• Approved Slims Berthiaume invoices #11596 and #11597 for $410
• Approved motion to not install additional portable toilets beyond those at upper Maynard and Playground
• Tabled discussion on field use submissions until February All Leagues Meeting

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will review updates regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and the Dudley Special Town Meeting. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Massachusetts Nurses Association.

• Update on Fiscal Year 2024
• Update on Dudley Special Town Meeting
• Discussion of Special District-Wide Meeting
• Executive session regarding Massachusetts Nurses Association collective bargaining

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to review bills and discuss updates regarding ADA/Maynard Field and other playgrounds. The agenda also includes items regarding phone lines, volleyball, and a Little Free Library.

• ADA/Maynard Field update
• Fields/Playground updates
• Little Free Library
• Volleyball
• Review of bills

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will meet to review plans and analyses regarding a fire substation. Discussions will also include the strategy for a public information campaign.

• Review of building plans
• Review of response time analysis
• Review of cost analysis
• Discussion of public information campaign strategy

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review monthly expenses and burial counts. Members will discuss the design of a proposed maintenance garage and a capital purchase request for the department.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Upcoming capital purchase request

The Commission approved a plot deed for Union Cemetery and ratified several equipment-related expenses. Members discussed a proposed maintenance garage and a future capital request for a replacement mower.

• Approved plot deed for Jessica Vanderpuye at Union Cemetery ($400 plot, $250 Perpetual Care)
• Ratified payments for Home Depot supplies and equipment totaling $344.91
• Tabled approval of June 27, 2023 minutes until August meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review minutes from May 16, 2023, and discuss a new employee, Kelsea Santa. The board will also address chapter removal and provide an update on inspections and new growth. An executive session is scheduled to discuss excise applications, exemptions, abatement applications, and confidential forms.

• New employee Kelsea Santa
• Chapter Removal
• Update on inspections and new growth
• Executive session on motor vehicle excise applications
• Executive session on exemptions and abatement applications

The Board of Assessors confirmed the hiring of a new staff member. The Board also decided not to exercise the right of first refusal for three parcels on Jennings.

• Confirmed selection of Kelsea Santa for Assessing Technician (unanimous)
• Decided town will not exercise right of first refusal for parcels 15-A-12, 15-A-14, and 15-A-15 on Jennings (unanimous)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board is meeting to discuss business from the board and the Personnel Committee. The primary action item is a recommendation to ratify the contract for Joshua Rickman as the Administrator.

• Action item: ratify the contract for Joshua Rickman as the Administrator

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee is meeting to take action regarding the sale of Bond Anticipatory Notes (BANS).

• Sale of Bond Anticipatory Notes (BANS)

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will discuss rules and regulations for metered sewer and water billing. The body is also reviewing FY 24 senior abatements and a Chapter 61B release for Brookfield Rd. A monthly operating report from Veolia for May 2023 is scheduled for review.

• FY 24 Senior Abatements
• Chapter 61B Release for Brookfield Rd (MBL 15-A-15, 15-A-14, and 15-A-12)
• Rules and Regulations for Metered Sewer and Water Billing
• Veolia May 2023 Monthly Operating Report
• Employee evaluation for W/S Superintendent

The Commission approved the purchase of two storage containers and the removal of two sections from the sewer and water billing rules and regulations. The board also approved FY 24 senior abatements and recommended against the town's right of first refusal for a land release on Brookfield Rd.

• Approved FY 24 Senior Abatement applications (4-0)
• Approved quarterly Senior Abatements of $851.99 (4-0)
• Recommended Board of Selectman not exercise right of first refusal for 24.273 acres on Brookfield Rd (3-0)
• Approved removal of sections 2.3 and 5.4 from sewer and water billing rules and regulations (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two 20’ storage containers at $4,200.00 each (3-0)
• Voted to put on file that Superintendent Mr. Boria is an outstanding employee (2-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved June 6, 2023 minutes (3-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved warrants as printed (4-0)

Government Study Committee

The Government Study Committee will meet to select a new committee clerk. The body will also discuss recommendations for its final report.

• Selection of a new Clerk for the Committee
• Discussion of recommendations for Final Report

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss the Blueberry Festival. The body will also address old business regarding Google Maps and CAAC offerings.

• Blueberry Festival planning
• Google Maps updates
• Charlton Arts & Activity Center (CAAC) offerings

The Council voted against a proposal to install heating in the Community Center bathroom crawlspace and add electrical outlets. Members also coordinated logistics for the Blueberry Festival and decided against a Google Maps interior view option due to cost.

• Approved minutes of 6/7/23 meeting
• Denied $2,300 quote for bathroom heating, dehumidifiers, and refrigerator outlet (all in favor)
• Decided not to pursue Google Maps interior view option due to cost

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review treasurer and liaison reports. The body will discuss old business regarding bulk mailing and a lost and found box, as well as new business concerning an activity assistant and the Tri Valley Lunch Group.

• Activity Assistant, Kathy Gallant
• Tri Valley Lunch Group
• Bulk Mailing update
• Lost and Found Box

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to organize the committee and review annual goals. The body will also review upcoming capital expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024 and receive updates from the Finance Director and Town Administrator.

• Review of upcoming FY24 Capital Expenditures

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from April and May 2023 and accepted the annual goals as presented. The committee reviewed upcoming FY24 capital expenditures and discussed the status of various town positions and facilities.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2023
• Accepted annual goals as presented

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a doggy daycare and three site plan or special permit applications. The board will also review several Approval-Not-Required requests and subdivision extension requests.

• Special Permit for Pawd cast, LLC doggy daycare at 87 Little Muggett Road
• Special Permit for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC Energy Storage System at 325 Worcester Road
• Site plan applications for Edwards Service Inc. (16 Sturbridge Road) and Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. (146 Worcester Road)
• Approval-Not-Required for East End, LLC, Green Hill Realty Trust, and KLSP Potter Village trusts
• Subdivision approval extension requests for Casey Road, Smith Road, Brookfield Road, and City Depot Road

Economic Development Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on Charlton TV videos and plan a Q3 outreach event. The body will also discuss strategies for targeting local businesses.

• Q2 Outreach Discussion regarding Charlton TV Videos
• Planning for Q3 Outreach Event
• Discussion of business target and outreach strategy

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential construction and a large subdivision. The body will also review requests for determinations of applicability and address stormwater runoff violations.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road
• Notice of Intent for single family homes at Lot 4 Brookfield Road, Lot 4B Oxbow Road, and 17A Oak Ridge Drive
• Request for Determination of Applicability for tree removal and driveway installation at 41 Oak Ridge Drive
• Stormwater runoff violations at Lot 2 Pumpkin Lane and City Depot Road Subdivision

The Conservation Commission approved the June 14, 2023 meeting minutes. Two public hearings regarding Notices of Intent were continued to the August 16, 2023 meeting.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Continued hearing for 6 Gale Road shared driveway crossing to August 16, 2023
• Continued hearing for Lot 4 Brookfield Road single-family home to August 16, 2023

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and negotiate a contract with finalist Joshua Rickman for the position of Administrator. The committee intends to prepare a recommendation for the WRTA Advisory Board.

• Contract negotiations with Joshua Rickman for Administrator position

Board of Health

The Board of Health will attend a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The agenda includes a joint appointment for a Board of Health member and an inquiry regarding Transfer Station plans.

• Joint appointment of a Board of Health member
• Inquiry regarding Transfer Station plans

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss purchases for the Recycling Dividends Program. Members will also review their year-end report for the Board of Health August meeting and a potential joint project with the Gardening Club.

• Recycling Dividends Program purchases
• Year end review for BOH August meeting
• Potential Gardening Club joint project

The committee approved the minutes from the June meeting. Members discussed the placement of 'Do Not Litter' signs and the use of social media to promote composting and rain collection equipment. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved June meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board and SelectBoard will meet to appoint a Planning Board alternate. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Joint appointment of Planning Board Alternate

Select Board

The Select Board will award bids for FY24 fuel procurement and highway material services. The meeting includes a pole hearing for Snake Hill Road and several municipal appointments and resignations.

• Award of bids for FY24 Fuel Procurement
• Award of bids for Highway Material Services and Goods
• Pole Hearing for Snake Hill Road
• Common Victualler License request for Dresser Hill Ice Cream Bar, Inc.
• Agreement between Town of Charlton and Charlton Historical Society

The Select Board approved the installation of two utility poles on Snake Hill Road to support a new Amazon facility. The Board also awarded bids for FY24 fuel procurement and highway materials, and renewed an agreement with the Charlton Historical Society.

• Approved installation of 2 JO Poles on Snake Hill Road (unanimous)
• Awarded FY24 fuel contracts to Charlton Oil and Dennis K. Burke, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded highway material bids to Mass Broken Stone, Murray Paving & Reclamation, and All States Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Charlton Historical Society for #2 Schoolhouse and Militia Lot through May 31, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Dresser Hill Ice Cream Bar, Inc. pending health and building clearance (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathryn Vear to the Board of Health (7-0 roll call)
• Appointed Limaris Rosario as Full Time Dispatcher and Susan Malone as Assistant Director of Assessing (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Conservation Director Angela Panaccione, James Allen, Alycia Dzik, and Robert L. Campbell, III (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the Bay Path Tight Tank Plan and revisit business regarding the Flint Road Landfill. The Board also plans to attend the Selectmen’s meeting to discuss appointing a new Board member and inquire about Transfer Station plans.

• Flint Road Landfill old business review
• Bay Path Tight Tank Plan review
• Inquiry regarding Transfer Station plans

The Board of Health reviewed PFAS testing results for wells near the Flint Road landfills and discussed water mitigation options. The Board tabled a decision on a tight tank at Bay Path due to insufficient information. Kathryn Vear was voted in as a new member of the Board of Health during the Board of Selectmen's meeting.

• Approved June 13, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Voted in Kathryn Vear as new Board of Health member
• Tabled tight tank approval at Bay Path (unanimous)

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will discuss rules and regulations for metered sewer and water billing. The body will also review FY 24 senior abatements and a monthly operating report from Veolia.

• Rules and Regulations for Metered Sewer and Water Billing
• FY 24 Senior Abatements
• Chapter 61B Release for Brookfield Rd (MBL 15-A-15, 15-A-14, and 15-A-12)
• Veolia Monthly Operating Report for May 2023
• Employee evaluation for the W/S Superintendent

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet via Zoom to discuss a land release request and a board vacancy. The session includes a review of a specific property request and a discussion regarding an alternate seat.

• Jennings-M.G.L.c 61B Release Request located off Brookfield Rd/Jennings Road Ext. (15-A-15, 15-A-14, 15-A-12)
• Discussion of Planning Board Alternate Seat

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to determine recipients for various community service awards. Members will also discuss vendors, finances, publicity, and parade planning for Old Home Day.

• Selection of Citizen of the Year
• Selection of Honorary Parade Marshall
• Determination of Individual, Business, and Youth Community Service Awards
• Review of vendors and finances
• Planning for parade and publicity via Facebook and brochures

The committee voted to grant posthumous awards to Clarence Bachand and Lowell Bond. Other award nominations were deferred to a July 31 vote. The committee also discussed vendor mapping, publicity efforts, and banner updates.

• Approved posthumous awards for Clarence Bachand and Lowell Bond
• Rejected proposal for martial arts fundraiser car wash

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes updates on projects and the Meadowview Committee.

• Project updates
• Meadowview Committee update

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet via video conference. The primary agenda item is an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation (CMS – Principal)

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the ADA/Maynard Field project. The agenda contains no other items, so the meeting appears focused solely on this topic.

• Discussion of ADA/Maynard Field project

The commission reviewed water and sewer cost estimates and discussed ways to lower the cost of the snack shack. Members agreed to install signage at the snack shack regarding water quality and will send a non-compliance letter to the Dudley Charlton Football League.

• Agreed to install 'Not to drink water unless tested' signage at snack shack
• Agreed to send non-compliance and violations letter to Dudley Charlton Football League

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss new business regarding 312 Stafford Street and receive a status update on the Ice House on Fitzgerald Rd. The agenda contains limited specific details regarding the nature of these discussions.

• Discussion regarding 312 Stafford Street
• Status update on the Ice House on Fitzgerald Rd.

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority has scheduled a Special Advisory Board Meeting for June 30, 2023. The agenda for this meeting is listed as TBA.

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss storage. The meeting is held at the Charlton Arts & Activities Center.

• Discussion regarding storage

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to review reimbursement requests and finalize the 2023 Art Show budget. The body will also discuss the application process for FY24 festivals and projects.

• Reimbursement requests
• 2023 Art Show final budget and prize disbursement
• Youth book distribution next steps
• FY24 Festivals & Projects application
• Facebook page management for 70’s Historical Review Program

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from June 1 and June 29. Members coordinated the 2023 fiscal report, including outreach to grant recipients regarding unused funds. The council also designated Will to lead a new technology initiative for shared files and social media.

• Approved June 1 minutes
• Approved June 29 minutes
• Designated Will to lead technology initiative
• Assigned Kathleen to submit future minutes

Community Center Feasibility Committee

The Community Center Feasibility Study Committee is meeting to choose an architectural firm. Members will also discuss touring other community and senior centers and determine the committee's next steps.

• Selection of architectural firm
• Discussion of tours of other Community/Senior Centers

The committee confirmed T2 Architects as their top choice for the project. Members decided to negotiate the firm's $77,000 fee and scope of services to align with the $50,000 budget before requesting additional ARPA funds. The project will focus on the Arts & Activities Center location on Dresser Hill Rd.

• Confirmed T2 Architects as the top choice for the project
• Decided to negotiate price and initial services with T2 before voting to request ARPA money (unanimous)
• Agreed that individuals may visit properties independently via the Town Administrator
• Agreed to hold the T2 kickoff meeting at the Arts & Activities Center site

Public Hearings

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review business operations at 87 Little Muggett Road. This review is conducted in accordance with a Special Permit granted on September 22, 2022, to Anthony Aldonis and Pawdcast, LLC. No new structures are proposed for the 2.5-acre property.

• Review of business operations at 87 Little Muggett Road (Assessors Map 18, Block A, Lot 22)
• Review of Special Permit condition #3 for Anthony Aldonis and Pawdcast, LLC

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential construction and a large subdivision. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address stormwater runoff violations.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for single family homes at Lot 4 Brookfield Road, Lot 4B Oxbow Road, and 17A Oak Ridge Drive
• Notice of Intent for a shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a utility pole and tree removal at 6 Snake Hill Road
• Stormwater runoff violation at Lot 2 Pumpkin Lane

The Commission issued a Negative Determination for utility work at 6 Snake Hill Road and approved a Resource Area Delineation for a landfill project. Three Certificates of Compliance were issued for completed projects. Five public hearings were continued to July 12, 2023.

• Declined first right of refusal for Chapter 61B removal (Parcel ID 15-A-15, 15-A-14)
• Issued Negative Determination with conditions for utility pole and tree removal at 6 Snake Hill Road
• Issued Notice of Resource Area Delineation for Flint Road and Burlingame Road landfill project
• Issued Negative Determination with conditions for 18 test pits at Flint Road and Burlingame Road
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 17A Oak Ridge Drive
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 36A Young Road
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 64 Stevens Park Road
• Approved motion to meet once a month during the summer

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a doggy daycare, an energy storage system, and two site plan applications. The board will also consider several subdivision and lot approval extension requests.

• Special Permit for doggy daycare at 87 Little Muggett Road (Pawd cast, LLC)
• Special Permit for Energy Storage System at 325 Worcester Road (ZP Battery DevCo, LLC)
• Site plan application for 16 Sturbridge Road (Edwards Service Inc.)
• Site plan application for 146 Worcester Road (Dauphinais Concrete, Inc.)
• M.G.L.c 61B Release Request off Brookfield Rd/Jennings Road Ext. (Jennings)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and receive an update on the Shepherd Hill School Building Committee. The body will also review several operational contracts and a stipend request.

• French River Education Center (FREC) oil bid
• Specialized Transportation Contract for Van Pool
• Natural Gas Contract Extension update
• K-8 Curriculum Coordinator stipend request for Steven Lamarche
• Shepherd Hill School Building Committee update

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will hold a workshop facilitated by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools. The session focuses on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 1/12th budget and a special district-wide meeting.

• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 1/12th budget
• Special District-wide meeting

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will hold a workshop facilitated by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools. The session focuses on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 1/12th budget and a special district-wide meeting.

• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 1/12th budget discussion
• Special District-wide meeting discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit and variance request. The board will also review the minutes from May 2, 2023, and the ZBA Appeals Checklist for Application.

• Public hearing for Michael & Robin Potvin regarding a wall sign with internal illumination at 57 Lakeview Dr

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for a 14’ X 12’ open-air pavilion at 57 Lakeview Dr. based on lot topography. The approval requires the applicants to submit an as-built drawing upon completion. The board also approved the May 2, 2023 minutes and updates to the ZBA Appeals Checklist.

• Approved variance for 14’ X 12’ open-air pavilion at 57 Lakeview Dr. (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved proposed changes to the ZBA Appeals Checklist for Application (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review monthly burial counts and expenses. Members will discuss the transition of Russell Eastman to a full-time employee starting July 1, 2023. The body will also continue discussions on a proposed maintenance garage and stone wall repairs at Bay Path Cemetery.

• Employment status of Russell Eastman as of 7/1/2023
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage design
• Stone wall repair and restoration at Bay Path Cemetery

The Commission decided to proceed with a metal building for the proposed maintenance garage instead of a stick-built structure. They authorized the Vice Chair to move forward with the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) using specific dimensions and layout requirements. The board also ratified monthly expenses and approved several cemetery deeds.

• Approved metal building design for maintenance garage
• Authorized RFQ for 30’W x 50'L garage with office and bathroom
• Ratified monthly expenses including $2,550 for a grave bucket
• Approved deeds for Eugene and Dianne Renaud ($1,700)
• Approved deeds for Stephen and Cynthia Zinkowsky ($850)
• Approved deeds for Ernest A. and Lori D. Andre ($3,400)
• Approved deeds for Monique J. Brogan ($400)
• Approved deeds for David A. Morin ($5,100)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting to address new business items. The agenda includes discussions regarding signage, paintings, and the current 1977 bylaws.

• Discussion of signage
• Discussion of paintings
• Review of current/1977 bylaws

The Commission discussed replacing illegible historical signposts and restoring historical paintings stored in the Town Hall attic. A grant will be sought for a new sign, and a restoration service is scheduled to examine paintings on July 10, 2023.

• Scheduled painting examination by Trefflers Restoration for July 10, 2023
• Determined signs on Ramshorn and Fulling Rd will likely be first for restoration/replacement
• Set tentative next meeting for June 30 at 12:00 p.m.

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and Clerk. The board will also consider a recommendation to extend the contract of Dennis Lipka.

• Election of officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and Clerk
• Vote on recommendation to extend Dennis Lipka's contract
• Update on Administrator's search
• Budget update
• Preview of new webpage

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board Personnel Committee is meeting to prepare a recommendation for the WRTA Board. The discussion focuses on the extension of Dennis Lipka’s contract.

• Recommendation for the extension of Dennis Lipka’s contract

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to determine award recipients and coordinate logistics for Old Home Day. Discussions include vendor management, finances, and publicity efforts.

• Selection of Citizen of the Year and Honorary Parade Marshall
• Community Service Awards for individuals, businesses, youth, and posthumous honors
• Planning for antique cars and kids games
• Review of publicity via Facebook, pamphlets, and website updates
• Discussion of donations and finances

Fire Substation Committee

The committee is meeting to review concept building plans for a fire substation. The agenda also includes a review of a response time analysis.

• Review Concept Building Plans
• Review Response Time Analysis

Government Study Committee

The Government Study Committee will meet to select a new committee clerk and hold appointments for the Conservation Committee and Library Director and Trustees. The committee will also discuss its future path.

• Appointment for Conservation Committee: Angela Panaccione
• Appointments for Library Director and Trustees: Karen Wall, Stefan Sage
• Selection of new Committee Clerk

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss updates regarding ADA compliance at Maynard Field and the Little League Snack Shack deck and stairs. The body will also review bills and general field and playground updates.

• ADA/Maynard Field update
• Little League Snack Shack deck/stairs update
• Field/playground updates
• Review of bills

The Commission approved several invoices for playground and field maintenance. Members voted to further research and reduce costs for the Maynard Field ADA project before a Town Meeting vote. Field use requests for the Boston Women's Club, Cub Scouts, and Charlton Home School Collective were approved.

• Approved $180 payment to Bay Path for Little League snack shack platform/stairs
• Approved $1,000 payment to Lawns R Us for playground paver work
• Approved $496.91 payment to Ken Pecore Plumbing
• Approved $410 payment to Slims Berthiaume for portable toilets
• Voted to research and cut costs for Maynard Field ADA project prior to Town Meeting vote
• Approved Boston Women's Club use of Lower Maynard Field July 15-16
• Approved Cub Scouts use of Memorial Field July 24 and August 21
• Approved Charlton Home School Collective use of playground field June 23

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a potential meal source. No other business was listed on the agenda.

• Vote on a potential meal source

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to organize the committee and receive updates from the Finance Director and Town Administrator. The body will also discuss a request from the Fire Department.

• Fire Department request

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will review the FY24 level funded budget plan and the FY24 Senate Budget. The body will consider the appointment of Ms. Heather Harriman as Director of Pupil Personnel Services and evaluate the Superintendent's 2022-2023 performance.

• Recommendation for appointment of Ms. Heather Harriman as Dir. Pupil Personnel Services
• Review of FY24 Level Funded Budget Plan and FY24 Senate Budget
• Consideration of Marching Band trip to New Britain, CT on October 28, 2023
• Electricity contract extension and French River Education Center, Inc. bids
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Massachusetts Nurses Association

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several Notices of Intent regarding residential and utility construction. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and address specific property violations.

• Notice of Intent for battery energy storage system at Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for temporary electrical substation at 29 Snake Hill Road for Amazon Robotics Sortation Warehouse
• Notices of Intent for single family homes at Lot 7 Harrington Road, Lot 8 Harrington Road, Lot 4 Brookfield Road, and Lot 4B Oxbow Road
• Notice of Intent for shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road
• Violations review for 417 Worcester Road and Lot 2 Pumpkin Lane

The Commission issued Orders of Conditions for three construction projects and a Negative Determination for a pool. A request for a Certificate of Compliance for Colburn Road was denied due to stormwater runoff issues.

• Issued Order of Conditions for single-family home at Lot 7 Harrington Road
• Issued Order of Conditions for single-family home at Lot 8 Harrington Road
• Issued Order of Conditions for electrical substation at 29 Snake Hill Road
• Issued Negative Determination with conditions for pool at 6 Timber Heights
• Denied Certificate of Compliance for Colburn Road (2-2 vote)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 70 Glen Echo Shore Road
• Approved three-year extension for T Hall Road
• Ratified Enforcement Order for wetland filling at 417 Worcester Road

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct an interview for a potential new member and receive a notice regarding septic installer and designer procedures. The meeting will also include discussions regarding the Flint Road Landfill.

• Interview of potential new Board Member by Selectmen & Board
• Septic Installer and Designer procedure notice from Tom Purcell
• Discussion regarding Flint Road Landfill

The Board interviewed two candidates for a temporary board seat and will provide a recommendation to the Selectmen. The Board also discussed septic installer procedures and the provision of bottled water to residents near the Flint Road Landfill due to PFAS detections.

• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes
• Interviewed Bayne Booker and Kathryn Vear for temporary Board seat

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss operational details for Old Home Day, including vendors, entertainment, and parking. The body will also consider adding a new full member.

• Proposal to add Patsy Rydlak as a new full member
• Discussion of vendors and finances
• Planning for antique cars and kids games
• Parking arrangements for alumni and annual dinners
• Review of publicity, awards, and website updates

The committee approved the May 18, 2023 minutes. Members discussed preparations for Old Home Day, including vendor counts, donation totals, and award nominations.

• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Activities Council

The Council approved the minutes from the May 23 meeting and voted to renew the Central Mass contract through December 31, 2023. Members also reviewed preparations for the Blueberry Festival, including vendor counts and equipment procurement.

• Approved May 23 meeting minutes
• Approved Central Mass contract renewal through 12/31/23

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to review reports from various senior service organizations and discuss old business. The board will address new business regarding an outreach coordinator and a kitchen manager.

• Discussion of Outreach Coordinator position
• Discussion of Kitchen Manager position
• Update on bulk mailing
• Volunteer Luncheon planning

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board Personnel Committee is meeting via Zoom on June 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. The sole agenda item is to enter executive session to review resumes and interview applicants for the position of Administrator, with no return to open session. This is a personnel screening step, not a final appointment decision.

• Executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(8) to review resumes and interview candidates for Administrator
• Meeting held via Zoom due to state emergency provisions
• No return to open session after executive session
• Accommodations available by contacting Carolyn Foley at 508.453.3463 or [email protected]

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request from New England Power Company. The company proposes to install a temporary electrical substation to provide power to a new automated warehouse facility at 53 Sturbridge Road.

• Request by New England Power Company to install a temporary electrical substation at 134 Carpenter Hill Road

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss business outreach strategies and updates regarding Charlton TV videos. The body will also discuss the definition of land involved for potential walking trails.

• Q2 Outreach Discussion regarding Charlton TV Videos
• Target businesses and outreach strategy
• Definition of land for potential walking trail(s)

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board is conducting multiple public hearings to review special permit applications for energy storage systems and a temporary electrical substation. The agenda also includes reviews for site plans, reduced frontage lots, and a flexible subdivision. The meeting concludes with the setting of the summer schedule.

• Public Hearing: ZP Battery DevCo, LLC special permit for an Energy Storage System at 325 Worcester Road (Route 20)
• Public Hearing: New England Power Company installation of a temporary electrical substation at 134 Carpenter Hill Road
• Public Hearing: ZP Battery DevCo, LLC special permit for three Energy Storage Systems at Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road
• Public Hearing: Edwards Service Inc. site plan application at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20)
• Public Hearing: Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. site plan application at 146 Worcester Road (Route 20)

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2023, to consider a site plan application from Edward Services, LLC for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20). The proposal includes four gas pumps (eight fueling positions) and a 4,500-square-foot building. The property is 1.22 acres, zoned Industrial General (IG). Public comment will be accepted in person or via Zoom.

• Site plan application for gas station and convenience store by Edward Services, LLC
• Four gas pumps (eight fueling positions) and 4,500 sq ft building proposed
• Property at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20), Assessors Map 27, Block C, Parcel 7
• 1.22-acre parcel zoned Industrial General (IG)
• Public hearing via Zoom and in person at George C. McKinstry Building

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee is meeting to discuss the Recycling Dividends Program, including progress toward the June 14 deadline for DEP points and purchases made with 2022 RDP funds. They will also review their mission statement.

• Recycling Dividends Program progress toward June 14 deadline
• Purchases using Recycling Dividends Program money from 2022
• Mission statement review

The committee approved the purchase of outdoor composters and rain collecting planters using recycling dividend funds. Members also approved a revised mission statement and accepted the minutes from April and May 2023.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one or two Redmond outdoor composters and one or two rain collecting planters (unanimous)
• Approved revised mission statement (unanimous)

Water/Sewer Commission

The Charlton Water/Sewer Commission meets remotely to reorganize, approve warrants and abatements, and hear scheduled reports from Veolia (March/April operations) and BETA (water model update). New business includes a water privilege fee for 166 Worcester Rd and a performance evaluation. The meeting is largely routine oversight with one fee-related item.

• Water Privilege Fee – 166 Worcester Rd
• Veolia monthly operating report (March and April 2023)
• BETA water model update
• Consent agenda: minutes and warrants
• Commission re-organization

The Commission elected its officers and approved the April 4, 2023, minutes and June 6, 2023, warrants. The board authorized BETA to finalize a water system model report to address pressure issues at Bay Path High School. The Commission also reviewed a water privilege fee for 166 Worcester Rd.

• Elected Dave Cantwell as Chairman
• Elected Russ Jennings as Vice Chairman
• Elected Peter McLam as Clerk
• Approved April 4, 2023, minutes
• Approved June 6, 2023, warrants
• Authorized BETA to put the water system model report in Final Form

Marijuana Advisory Committee

The Charlton Marijuana Advisory Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes from April 4, 2023, and discuss ongoing business. The primary substantive items are status updates on the Green Gold Group facility and the Terps facility. The agenda includes a citizen forum but does not list specific votes, ordinances, or dollar amounts.

• Status update on Green Gold Group facility
• Status update on Terps facility
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting. Updates were provided regarding the Green Gold Group and Terps facilities. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023, meeting

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding 487 Stafford St. and review an application of appropriateness for 485 Stafford St. The commission will also discuss bylaw amendments and email correspondence regarding paintings.

• Public hearing for 487 Stafford St. hardship
• Review of application of appropriateness for 485 Stafford St.
• Discussion on amending bylaws
• Discussion regarding paintings and email from Frank

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council is meeting remotely to handle routine business: approving meeting minutes, reviewing reimbursement requests, and debriefing the Art Sow event. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Meeting minutes approval
• Reimbursement requests review
• Art Sow debrief

The Council processed several Art Show reimbursements for members and vendors. Members assigned tasks for social media management, new member onboarding, and the organization of shared files. The Council also began planning for the 2024 grant cycle and budget finalization.

• Processed Art Show reimbursements for Kathleen (Struck Cafe) and Angela (easels)
• Processed reimbursement for Elizabeth Silva (Catnip Junkies)
• Assigned Kathleen to submit future meeting minutes
• Assigned Angela to handle agenda posting to Alise Arnold
• Assigned Will, Lily, and Nani to complete the Facebook event calendar

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee will meet to review and discuss the draft site assessment, draft site layout, and concept building plans. The meeting also includes a period for other business.

• Review and discussion of Draft Site Assessment
• Review and discussion of Draft Site Layout
• Review of Concept Building Plans

The Fire Substation Committee accepted the final site evaluation report and selected a preferred site layout for the new building. The committee chose Option 3, which places the building on the east side of the middle school driveway.

• Accepted final site evaluation report (5-0)
• Approved proceeding with design based on site layout Option 3 (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Commission will review monthly burial counts, expenses, and stone wall repairs at Bay Path Cemetery. Members will also organize the commission through officer elections and discuss funding for a second full-time position.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Election of Commission officers
• Funding for a second full-time position
• Lot request from Dennis Divoll

The Commission approved a request to subdivide a 12-grave lot and ratified several equipment and supply expenses. Members reviewed student plans for a proposed maintenance garage and noted the approval of a second full-time position from the Annual Town Meeting.

• Approved subdivision of 12-grave lot for Dennis Divoll
• Ratified payments for equipment and supplies including $2,725 for MQ Rammer Tamper
• Voted to maintain current officers for the coming fiscal year
• Approved vacation carry-over request for Cemetery Superintendent
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to reorganize board members and receive a procedure notice regarding septic installers and designers. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Flint Road Landfill.

• Reorganization of Board Members
• Septic Installer and Designer procedure notice from Tom Purcell
• Flint Road Landfill discussion

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider several Notices of Intent regarding residential construction, driveways, and energy systems. The agenda also includes a request for determination of applicability for a deck project and requests for certificates of compliance.

• Notice of Intent: Battery energy storage system on Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent: Single family home at Lot 7 Harrington Road
• Notice of Intent: Single family home at Lot 8 Harrington Road
• Notice of Intent: Shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road
• Notice of Intent: Gravel driveway and single family home at Lot 4C Northside Road

The Commission closed hearings and issued Orders of Conditions for two residential driveway projects on Northside Road. It also issued a Negative Determination for a deck project at 37 Oakridge Drive and granted two Certificates of Compliance.

• Issued Order of Conditions for driveway and home construction at Lot 4C Northside Road
• Issued Order of Conditions for driveway and home construction at Lot 5B Northside Road
• Issued Negative Determination with conditions for deck construction at 37 Oakridge Drive
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Lot 2 Osgood Road
• Re-issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 39 Hollywood Drive
• Continued hearings to June 14, 2023 for Griffin Road, Lot 7 Harrington Road, Lot 8 Harrington Road, 6 Gale Road, 29 Snake Hill Road, and Lot 4 Brookfield Road

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will conduct board reorganization and review various appointments and resignations. The agenda includes a Chapter 61 release request for 53 Freeman Road and a discussion on amending solar fees.

• Chapter 61 release request: 53 Freeman Road
• Amendment of Solar Fees
• Traffic & Crowd Management Permit application for Blueberry Festival
• Appointment of Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator
• Appointment of Council on Aging Kitchen Manager

The Select Board approved a new fee structure for residential solar and battery storage permits. The board also appointed a Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator and a Library Trustee, and approved a traffic permit for the Blueberry Festival.

• Appointed Julia Newton as Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Special Police Officer Corey Giguere (unanimous)
• Exercised right not to purchase 12.29 acres at 53 Freeman Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Lance Morin to the Library Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic & Crowd Management Permit for Blueberry Festival (unanimous)
• Awarded $200 M. Wayne Colby, Jr. Scholarship to Aiden Dugan (unanimous)
• Approved new solar/battery permit fee of $6.00 per $1,000 cost (3-2)
• Deleted Ethics Training & Education policy (unanimous)

Old Home Day Committee

The Charlton Old Home Day Committee is meeting to discuss and update plans for the upcoming event, covering logistics such as vendors, entertainment, fireworks, and publicity. The agenda includes routine updates and planning items, with no major decisions or proposals detailed.

• Soap Box Update
• Vendor Update
• Financial Update
• Fireworks
• Donations

The committee approved the hiring of a band from Brookfields Wheelsmith for $1,000 and changed the start time for future meetings. Members discussed entertainment schedules, award nominations, and logistics for the upcoming Old Home Day event.

• Approved hiring band from Brookfields Wheelsmith for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved changing future meeting start time to 5:30 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 20, 2023 (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Commission reorganized its leadership and approved several vendor payments for engineering and utilities. The board also authorized a $500 insurance payment to start a fall volleyball program. Discussions were held regarding ADA project costs, parking signage, and potential grant funding for field repairs.

• Appointed Diane Doherty as Chairperson
• Appointed Sheri Zanca as Vice Chair
• Approved April 11 meeting minutes
• Approved National Grid bill for $11.74
• Approved McClure Engineering invoices totaling $17,835
• Approved Slims & Berthiaume invoices totaling $410.00
• Approved $500 Town Insurance payment for fall volleyball program

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The WRTA Advisory Board will meet via webinar to discuss personnel and administrative matters. The meeting includes an update on the Administrator's search and a report regarding the budget.

• Chairperson update on Administrator's search
• Administrator's report on budget
• Preview of new webpage

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will hear reports from the treasurer and executive director, take tenant comments, and discuss updates on the pet policy, the Meadowview Committee, and exterior door replacements. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Pet Policy Update discussion
• Meadowview Committee update
• Exterior door replacement update
• Treasurer's report
• Warrant approval

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding several development applications. These include site plan reviews for Edwards Service Inc. and Dauphinais Concrete, Inc., as well as special permit requests for Stevens Park Road and ZP Battery DevCo, LLC.

• Public Hearing: Edwards Service Inc. Site Plan at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20)
• Public Hearing: Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. Site Plan at 146 Worcester Road (Route 20)
• Public Hearing: Bellerive Reduced Frontage Lot Special Permit at Stevens Park Road & City Depot Road
• Public Hearing: ZP Battery DevCo, LLC Special Permit for 3-Energy Storage Systems at Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application from Edward Services, LLC. The proposal involves constructing a gas station and a 4,500 square foot convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road.

• Site plan approval for gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road (Route 20)
• Proposed construction of four gas pumps with eight fueling positions
• Proposed 4,500 square foot building for a convenience store

Historical Commission

The commission will review an application for 312 Stafford St. and discuss future bylaw amendments to include public view per state guidelines.

• 312 Stafford St. application review
• Proposed amendment of bylaws regarding public view language

Government Study Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda also includes several appointments for town positions and committees.

• Approval of March 20, 2022, April 25, 2023, and December 20, 2022 minutes
• Appointment of Assessor
• Appointment of Matt Gagner to the Board of Health
• Appointment of Dan Dowd as Chief of Police
• Appointment of Kathleen Walke to the Old Home Day Committee

The committee held interviews with representatives from the Assessors Office, Board of Health, Police Department, and Old Home Day Committee to discuss operational needs. No new policies were enacted, and the meeting focused on gathering feedback for the government study.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board will review previous minutes and establish a summer meeting schedule. The agenda includes an update on inspections and new growth, as well as an executive session to discuss confidential abatement applications.

• Review and approve April 25, 2023 minutes
• Establish Summer Meeting Schedule
• Update on inspections and new growth
• Executive Session regarding abatements and exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from April 25, 2023, and established a summer meeting schedule. The Board voted to have the Director of Assessing draft a memo to the Planning Board concerning policy for land lock issues. Members discussed field work related to Amazon and NEC (LNG) activity and a vacancy for Assistant Assessor.

• Approved April 25, 2023 open session minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 executive session minutes (Unanimous)
• Set summer meeting schedule for July through August 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved drafting a memo to Planning Board on land lock policy (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to handle pre-Town Meeting votes and attend the Town Meeting. No specific business items were listed on the agenda.

The Finance Committee approved an emergency fund transfer for the library. The committee also voted not to support budget changes made during the town meeting floor proceedings.

• Approved $5,984 emergency transfer for library booster pump replacement
• Voted not to support budget changes made on the town meeting floor

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review the articles and budget for the upcoming Town Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to conclude before the Annual Town Meeting begins at 7:00 PM.

• Review of town meeting articles and budget

Conservation Commission

The Charlton Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on multiple Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands, including a temporary electrical substation for the Amazon Robotics Sortation Warehouse, several single-family homes, and a battery energy storage system. They will also review violations, requests for certificates of compliance, and an extension. The meeting includes public hearings and routine administrative items.

• Notice of Intent for temporary electrical substation for Amazon Robotics Sortation Warehouse at 134 Carpenter Hill Road (within BVW and buffer zone)
• Notice of Intent for battery energy storage system within 100ft buffer zone of a BVW at Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for shared driveway with wetland replication at 6 Gale Road
• Violations at 57 Pumpkin Lane, 60 Pumpkin Lane, 173 Sunset Drive, City Depot Road, and Amazon (stormwater runoff)
• Requests for Certificate of Compliance at 45 Davidson Road, 64 Sturbridge Road, and Colburn Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee is reviewing fiscal year updates including the end-of-year audit and FY24 assessments. The committee is also discussing potential level funded reductions for the 2024 fiscal year and progress on the Shepherd Hill school building feasibility study.

• Approval of Warrant Vouchers #1088-1091
• Out-of-state trip for SHRHS National Honor Society to Mystic Aquarium, CT
• Fiscal Year 2022 end-of-the-year audit report
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 level funded reductions
• Update on Shepherd Hill School Building Committee feasibility study

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will meet via Zoom to approve previous minutes and review the current progress regarding substation feasibility. Other business remains unlisted at the time of posting.

• Review of Feasibility Progress

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee is meeting to discuss the results of the Earth Day Cleanup and Earth Fest, progress on Recycling Dividends points, and the mission statement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Earth Day Cleanup and Earth Fest results
• Recycling Dividends points efforts and deadline
• Mission statement progress

The committee reviewed sales from the April 30 Earth Fest and discussed the distribution of Spanish-language recycling flyers. Financial updates were provided regarding deposits and a payment to GoGreen for recycling products.

• Reported Earth Fest sales of buckets, car trash cans, and raffle tickets
• Paid $529.99 to Jim at GoGreen for recycling products
• Deposited $63 for Earth Day and $236 for outdoor composters and recycling products
• Tasked Kathleen and Kara to print 20 Spanish recycling flyers for schools

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will conduct a re-organization meeting and review the Veolia monthly operating report for March 2023. Discussion includes a water model update by BETA and business regarding 166 Worcester Rd.

• Veolia Monthly Operating Report – March 2023
• BETA Water Model Update
• Water Privilege Fee – 166 Worcester Rd
• Chapter 61A Release – Freeman Rd (MBL 55-A-3 & 53-A-3.20)

Select Board

The Board will conduct a reorganization and review several personnel appointments and resignations. The agenda also includes a review of the Cyber Security Policy and a DPW Superintendent job description.

• Appointment of Treasurer/Collector Administrative Assistant
• Appointment of Full Time Dispatcher
• Resignation/Appointment of Full Time Dispatcher to Per Diem Dispatcher
• Resignation of Council on Aging Kitchen Manager
• Review of DPW Superintendent job description

The Select Board elected new officers and approved a cyber security policy to potentially reduce insurance costs. The board also approved several personnel appointments and the job description for a new DPW Superintendent.

• Elected Barbara Zurawski as Chair, David Singer as Vice-Chair, and Peter Lancette as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Ostrout as Treasurer/Collector Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Appointed Damien Bernier as Full Time Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved transition of Shawna Tankersley from Full Time to Per Diem Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Council on Aging Kitchen Manager Jennifer Trudeau (unanimous)
• Approved job description and posting for DPW Superintendent (unanimous)
• Accepted new Cyber Security Policy (unanimous)

DCRSD- School Committee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss the overall FY24 budget. Discussion topics include the Charlton Town Meeting and the Dudley Override and Town Meeting.

• FY24 Overall budget discussion
• Charlton Town Meeting discussion
• Dudley Override and Town Meeting discussion

Historical Commission

The commission will review materials with Mary Devlin and follow up on the status of 487 Stafford St. The meeting also includes discussions regarding schoolhouse structural evaluations and paintings in Town Hall.

• Follow up on 487 Stafford St.
• Review budget balance to be spent by 6/30/23
• Schoolhouse/structural evaluation
• Paintings in town hall

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District's Capital and School Safety Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on the middle school roof project and other capital projects, including cameras, fire panels, and architectural review. The committee will also discuss MSBA and future agenda items. This is a working session with no votes scheduled.

• Middle School Roof Project update
• Capital projects: cameras, fire panels, architectural review
• MSBA discussion
• Approval of minutes from 03/03/23

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to conduct regular business. The agenda includes reviewing meeting minutes, reimbursement requests, and extensions.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Review of reimbursement requests
• Discussion of extensions
• Art show planning

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee is holding a joint meeting with other town boards to discuss the Town of Dudley's operational override and a feasibility study for Shepherd Hill Regional High School. The agenda contains only this one discussion item, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Town of Dudley Operational Override
• Discussion of SHRHS Feasibility Study

Cable Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the current status of a rental contract for a studio located in the CAAC Center. Other business may be discussed if it was available at the time of posting.

• Discussion regarding the status of the studio rental contract in the CAAC Center

Activities Council

The Charlton Activities Council is meeting to handle routine business: reviewing minutes, discussing roles and responsibilities, and updating the event calendar. They will also receive updates and discuss the upcoming Blueberry Festival. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities
• Scheduling and calendar updates
• Blueberry Festival planning

The Activities Council approved a motion to spend up to $2,500 for tents, tables/chairs, and a bounce house for the Blueberry Festival. They also discussed updates on facility HVAC estimates, community-senior center feasibility, and event permits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved up to $2,500 for tents, tables/chairs, and bounce house for Blueberry Festival (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and financial report (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed no changes to LID and PPP MOUs

Council on Aging

The Charlton Council on Aging is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, treasurer and liaison reports, and updates on bulk mailing and a welcoming letter. The main items are interviews for an Outreach Coordinator and discussion of the proposed FY24 expense account budget.

• Proposed FY24 COA Expense Account Budget
• Outreach Coordinator Interviews
• Welcome new Activity Assistant Kathy Gallant
• Bulk Mailing update
• Welcoming (age 50-62) Letter update

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Committee will discuss a recommendation to the Town of Dudley regarding a Fiscal Year 2024 operational override and a Shepherd Hill Regional High School feasibility study. Additionally, David Eisenthal from UniBank will present on district bonds for proposed capital projects.

• Recommendation to include Fiscal Year 2024 Operational Override in Dudley
• Shepherd Hill RHS Feasibility Study Assessment
• DCRSD Bonds for proposed Capital Projects discussion with David Eisenthal

Economic Development Commission

The commission will discuss second quarter outreach efforts involving Charlton TV videos. The meeting includes a placeholder for other business to be determined at a later time.

• Q2 Outreach Discussion – Charlton TV Videos

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding Village District sidewalk regulations and several site plan applications. The board will also consider a special permit for energy storage systems and a subdivision plan. Other items include site plan modifications and a parcel release request.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Bylaw-Village District Regulations regarding sidewalks
• Site Plan Application for Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. at 146 Worcester Road
• Special Permit Application for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC to construct 3 Energy Storage Systems at Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road
• Definitive Subdivision Plan for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC at 325 Worcester Road
• M.G.L. Chapter 61A Parcel Release Request for 55 Freeman Road

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to the Village District Regulations adding sidewalks, to be approved at the May Annual Town Meeting. The board also approved a definitive subdivision decision for Porter Way, granted several site plan modifications, and continued multiple public hearings to May 17, 2023.

• Recommended amended Village District sidewalk bylaw for Town Meeting approval (unanimous)
• Approved Porter Way Definitive Subdivision Decision with revised Condition #11 (unanimous)
• Approved Hammond Woods Flexible Subdivision approval extension to July 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Director to start bond-pull procedure for Hammond Woods (unanimous)
• Approved East End, LLC site plan modification to use L. Stevens Road (unanimous)
• Approved Bluewater Management Group field change replacing sound wall with berm (unanimous)
• No objection to town not exercising right of first refusal for 55 Freeman Road (unanimous)
• Approved Beach Road ANR (Approval Not Required) (unanimous)

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. The proposal specifically concerns Village District Regulations §200-5.17 C regarding pedestrian amenities and sidewalks.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw Village District Regulations §200-5.17 C (Pedestrian amenities)

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application from Dauphinais Concrete, Inc. The applicant proposes to install a concrete plant on a 7.9 +/- acre property. This location currently contains construction and landscape materials areas.

• Site plan application for a concrete plant at 146 Worcester Road (Route 20)
• Review of property zoned Community Business (CB), Assessors Map 35, Block C

Conservation Commission

The Charlton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four Notices of Intent, including septic system replacements, shoreline construction, and invasive species management. The board will also review certificates of compliance and sign documents. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Public hearing: NOI DEP# 128-1891 – 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore – replace failed septic system cesspool with new septic system tight tank
• Public hearing: NOI DEP# 128-1893 – 40 Glen Echo Shore Road – construct patios, retaining walls, and new paved parking area within 100ft of Glen Echo Lake
• Public hearing: NOI DEP# 128-1896 – Baker Pond (Town of Dudley) – aquatic management program for invasive species and drawdown
• Public hearing: NOI DEP# 128-1897 – PierPoint Meadow Pond (Town of Charlton) – aquatic management program for invasive species and drawdown
• Certificates of Compliance requested for 7 South Charlton Shore Road (DEP No. 128-350) and 41 Oak Ridge Drive (DEP No. 128-797)

The Charlton Conservation Commission approved several Orders of Conditions for projects on Hill Road, Cranberry Meadow Shore, Glen Echo Shore Road, and Baker Pond, and ratified an emergency permit for a beaver dam breach on Burlingame Road. They also issued Certificates of Compliance for two properties. All decisions were unanimous with no discussion recorded.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Hill Road (DEP No. 128-1894) (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Hill Road (DEP No. 128-1892) (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Hill Road (DEP No. 128-1895) (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Permit for beaver dam breach on Burlingame Road (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Standard Order of Conditions for septic system at 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for patios, retaining walls, and parking at 40 Glen Echo Shore Road (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for invasive species management at Baker Pond (unanimous)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 7 South Charlton Shore Road (DEP No. 128-350) (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a request by Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. for a special permit/variance to install an internally illuminated wall sign at 91 Carpenter Hill Rd. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its April 4, 2023 meeting. Other business is unknown at the time of the agenda.

• Continued public hearing: Special Permit/Variance for wall sign with internal illumination at 91 Carpenter Hill Rd. (Map 43, Block 1.2, Lot A)
• Review and approval of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. to maintain a backlit wall sign as currently constructed. The board also approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting.

• Approved variance for Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. backlit sign (4-1)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the reorganization of board members. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Flint Road Landfill.

• Reorganization of Board Members
• Flint Road Landfill

The Board of Health approved CMG Environmental to notify MassDEP of PFAS exceedances and to sample eight private wells near 54 Flint Road. They also tabled reorganization until after the election and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved motion to notify MassDEP of PFAS exceedances and sample eight homes (3-0)
• Approved motion to file RDA and ANRAD with Charlton Conservation Commission (3-0)
• Tabled board reorganization until after the election (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 (3-0)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will review potential science curriculum resources for the middle school and discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting includes updates on the operational override for the Town of Dudley and summer learning opportunities.

• Consideration of viable curriculum resources for Middle School Science
• Review of MA Fiscal Year 2024 House and Senate budget timelines
• Update on Operational Override Town of Dudley
• Discussion on Extended School Year and Summer Learning Opportunities
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Massachusetts Nurses Association

DCRSD- School Committee

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee of the Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss updates on the OpenSciEd science curriculum for grades 6-8, including a district champion team discussion, and receive an update on the Middle School Math Team Grant. They will also review minutes from the April 3rd meeting and discuss ongoing items like CKLA and special education.

• Update on OpenSciEd (Grades 6-8)
• OpenSciEd District Champion Team Discussion
• Middle School Math Team Grant Update
• CKLA update
• Approval of minutes from April 3rd, 2023

Finance Committee

The Charlton Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the proposed budget and warrant articles. The agenda also includes updates from the Finance Director and Town Manager, plus approval of previous meeting minutes. No specific budget figures or warrant article details are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion on proposed budget and warrant articles
• Update from Finance Director
• Update from Town Manager
• Approve minutes of previous meeting (4-5-2023)

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support several proposed budget and warrant articles, including the Town Budget and Water and Sewer Department budgets. The committee also endorsed a feasibility study for Shepherd Hill and a by-law regarding municipal charges liens.

• Approved minutes from April 05, 2023
• Supported Articles 1-6 (Election, Town Reports, Litigation, Unpaid Bills, Transfers, Capital Items) (unanimous)
• Supported Article 7 (DCRSD - Shepherd Hill Feasibility Study) (unanimous)
• Supported Article 8 (Town Budget) (unanimous)
• Supported Articles 9-12 (Water Budget, Sewer Budget, Stabilization Fund, Cemetery Perpetual Care) (unanimous)
• Supported Article 13 (Revolving Funds) (unanimous)
• Supported Article 14 (Municipal Charges Lien By-Law) (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review administrative items and plan for an upcoming art show. The body will also address reimbursement requests and extensions.

• Art show planning
• Reimbursement requests
• Extensions

Board of Assessors

The Charlton Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving February minutes, discussing uncollectible personal property, and addressing stipends ending July 1. They will also hold an executive session to discuss abatements and other confidential matters such as motor vehicle excise applications and exemptions.

• Review and approve February minutes
• Discuss uncollectible personal property
• Discuss stipends ending July 1
• Executive session on abatements and confidential tax matters

The Board of Assessors approved the abatement of uncollectible taxes from 2016-2020. The board also determined no rollback tax or interest was due for a land transfer at 55 Freeman Road. It was noted that all stipends will end July 1, 2023, due to budget cuts for the school budget.

• Approved minutes from February 28, 2022 open and executive sessions (Unanimous)
• Approved abatement of uncollectible taxes for 2016-2020 in the amount of $31,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Determined no rollback tax or interest for land at 55 Freeman Road (Unanimous)

Government Study Committee

The Committee reviewed the status of 2016 recommendations and discussed potential new recommendations for a final report. Members agreed on the need for a Finance Director bylaw and discussed the potential benefits of a Town Manager, though they noted the town may not be ready for such a change.

• Proposed that Town Clerk, Constables, and Tree Warden become appointed positions
• Proposed moving Recreation and Cemetery Commissions under a DPW construct
• Determined Finance Director position requires a bylaw via Town Meeting action
• Agreed the town would benefit from a Town Manager but is likely not ready for the change
• Assessed 2016 HR Director and Planning Director hour recommendations as completed
• Assessed 2016 Constable appointment recommendation as incomplete

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to finalize motions for the Annual Town Meeting with the Finance Committee. The board will also consider a B.Y.O.B. request from GLL, Inc. (d/b/a Bellies) and a Mass DOT agreement.

• B.Y.O.B. request from GLL, Inc., d/b/a Bellies
• Finalization of Annual Town Meeting motions with Finance Committee
• Authorization to sign Mass DOT agreement
• Appointments for Special Police Officers and Traffic Constable
• Resignation from the Conservation Commission

The Select Board and Finance Committee reviewed and endorsed multiple articles for the Annual Town Meeting warrant, including the town budget and water and sewer department budgets. The Board also approved several police appointments and a B.Y.O.B. request for a local business.

• Approved appointments of Jonathan Swift, James O’Neil, Corey Giguere, and Gladys Matos as Special Police Officers and John Jakubowski as Traffic Constable (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Arthur (Skip) Bellerive from the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved B.Y.O.B. request for GLL, Inc. d/b/a Bellies at 109 Masonic Home Road (unanimous)
• Endorsed Annual Town Meeting Articles 1-6, 7, 8, 9-12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Complete Streets, Dead Animal Pick-Up, Snow Emergency, Designer Selection, and Direct Deposit policies (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Mass DOT agreement for Bluewater Property Group (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Commission authorized the purchase of a new ground tamper and approved two cemetery lot requests. Members voted to delay approval of a maintenance garage RFQ pending student design plans from Bay Path Voc/Tech School.

• Approved purchase of MQMX60 Mikasa tamper from ATS Equipment (under $2,800)
• Approved sale of two lots in Masonic Hill Section of Westridge to Diane and Eugene Renaud
• Approved transfer of two Westridge lots to Roger and Deborah Barnes pending notarized release of claims
• Tabled approval of maintenance garage draft RFQ pending review of Bay Path Voc/Tech student plans
• Ratified monthly expense payments from the Expense Account
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Charlton Lakes & Ponds Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including NOIs for Pierpoint, South Charlton, and Baker Pond, the status of pre-treatment lake surveys, and adding a backup monitor for Glen Echo Dam. They will also review the Boat Excise Tax Fund balance and procedures, and discuss water sampling/testing equipment.

• NOIs for Pierpoint, South Charlton, and Baker Pond
• Pre-treatment lake survey status
• Glen Echo Dam monitors and SOP update for a third monitor
• Boat Excise Tax Fund balance and utilization procedure
• Water sampling/testing equipment

The committee approved funding for specific Notice of Intents (NOIs) and agreed to contract for pre-treatment lake surveys. Discussions were held regarding the boat excise tax fund and the potential purchase of new water sampling equipment.

• Approved allocation of up to $3,500 for Charlton's portion of NOI costs for Pierpoint and Baker (Unanimous)
• Agreed to contract Water and Wetlands for pre-treatment surveys of Glen Echo, South Charlton, Pierpoint, and Baker
• Tabled update to Glen Echo Dam monitors Standard Operating Procedure until fall

Community Center Feasibility Committee

The Community Center Feasibility Study Committee is meeting to interview architectural firms for the feasibility study. The agenda includes only this interview and unspecified other business, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• Interview architectural firms for the community center feasibility study

The Community/Senior Center Feasibility Committee interviewed four architectural firms. The committee voted to select T2 Architects as their top choice and agreed to visit three of the firm's previous projects.

• Selected T2 Architects as top choice (5-1 vote)
• Approved site visits to Center at Sachem Rock, Sterling Senior Center, and Upton Municipal Community Center

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss various planning elements for Old Home Day. Discussion topics include entertainment, finances, publicity, and specific event activities.

• Soap Box update
• Entertainment timeline
• Canine demonstration
• Trash removal bag purchase
• Vendor and antique car coordination

The committee accepted the March 30, 2023 minutes. Members reviewed reports on soap box derby ramp repairs being conducted by Baypath and established an entertainment timeline for the event.

• Accepted March 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board is hosting a hybrid forum to gather input from users on the skills and experience required for the next WRTA Administrator. The board has contracted Community Paradigm Associates to assist in the search process.

• Hybrid forum on April 19, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Worcester Public Library
• Online survey for users, businesses, and institutions available through April 19
• Search process assistance contracted to Community Paradigm Associates

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will conduct a regular meeting at Community Hall. The agenda includes reports from the Treasurer and Executive Director, as well as updates on Meadowview Committee and exterior door replacements.

• Meadowview Committee update
• Exterior door replacement update
• Treasurer's Report
• Executive Director's report

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving meeting minutes, reimbursement requests, extensions, and planning for an art show. No major policy decisions or funding allocations are listed on the agenda.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Reimbursement requests
• Extension requests
• Art show planning

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review a well variance request for a septic system at 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd. The meeting also includes an update on the Flint Road Landfill.

• Well variance for septic at 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd.
• Discussion regarding Flint Road Landfill

The Board approved a well variance for a tight tank installation at 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd. The Board also appointed Mary Carpenter as Outreach Coordinator and Emily Quinn as Regional Health Inspector for the Charlton Coalition for Public Health (CCPH).

• Approved well variance for tight tank at 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore Rd. (unanimous)
• Accepted Mary Carpenter as community outreach coordinator for the CCPH (unanimous)
• Appointed Emily Quinn as Regional Health Inspector for CCPH (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission issued complete Certificates of Compliance for three ponds and reservoirs and invalid certificates for four properties. Several Notice of Intent hearings were continued to April 26, and a Negative Determination was issued for a home project at 0 Northside Road.

• Issued Negative Determination for single-family home at 0 Northside Road
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for PierPoint Meadow Pond (DEP No. 128-0917)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for South Charlton Reservoir (DEP No. 128-1064)
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for Baker Pond (DEP No. 128-558)
• Issued Invalid Certificate of Compliance for 0 Northside Road (DEP No. 128-1199)
• Issued Invalid Certificate of Compliance for Lot 4C Northside Road (DEP No. 128-1221)
• Issued Invalid Certificate of Compliance for Lot 5-B Northside Road (DEP No. 128-1222)
• Issued Invalid Certificate of Compliance for Lot 1 Major Hill Road (DEP No. 128-1244)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and health insurance renewals. The body is scheduled to take action on School Choice for 2023-2024 and the Shepherd Hill School Building Committee feasibility study and revised assessments.

• Action on Shepherd Hill School Building Committee feasibility study and revised assessments for Dudley and Charlton
• Action on School Choice for the 2023-2024 school year
• Consideration of health insurance renewal
• Resolution regarding Universal Lunch
• Approval of Grade 8 trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH on June 12, 2023

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee is meeting to discuss spring plans, the Recycling Dividends Program, Household Hazardous Waste Day information, and its mission statement going forward. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Spring plans discussion
• Recycling Dividends Program discussion
• Household Hazardous Waste Day information
• Mission statement review

The committee voted to use funds to purchase Redmon composters and rain collecting planters for sale at Earth Day. They also approved the payment of annual dues to Keep MA Beautiful. A discussion on a single trash hauler was tabled until next year.

• Approved purchase of Redmon composters and rain collecting planters from Go Green Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $300 for 2023 annual dues to Keep MA Beautiful (unanimous)
• Accepted February 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of single trash hauler until next year

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council is holding a remote meeting via Zoom on April 11, 2023. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including reviewing meeting minutes, processing reimbursement requests, and discussing extensions. The council will also address planning for an art show. No specific dollar amounts, contract details, or ordinance votes are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Processing of reimbursement requests
• Discussion of extensions
• Art show planning

The Council discussed display locations at the library, catering options, and promotional efforts for an art show. Members coordinated the distribution of posters to neighboring towns and reviewed grant contract statuses.

• Planned art displays in the children's library, vestibule, and corridor spaces
• Assigned Lily to research art insurance costs for local artist Ralph Masiello
• Identified Sturbridge Coffee Roasters and Mac's Catering as food options
• Tasked Gabby and Chris with updating newspaper and social media promotions
• Determined 6 tall easels will be returned and smaller easels ordered
• Confirmed Recovery Grant contract is signed pending payment
• Confirmed Arts Show Grant contract is awaiting Andrew's signature

Select Board

The Select Board will review draft articles for the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes personnel changes for the Council on Aging and Police Department, as well as a special liquor license request.

• Draft ATM Warrant Articles
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License request for The Overlook Comedy Show
• Appointment of COA Activities Assistant
• Resignations of COA Outreach Coordinator and Police Dispatcher
• Discussion regarding trees at 13 Buffum Road

The Select Board approved a special alcoholic beverage license for a comedy show and appointed a new Council on Aging Activities Assistant. The Board also accepted two resignations and removed several redundant policies from the BOS policy book.

• Approved special alcoholic beverage license for The Overlook Comedy Show on April 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathy Gallant as Council on Aging Activities Assistant (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Mary Carpenter as COA Outreach Coordinator (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Police Dispatcher Dalizbeth Rivera-Szczypien (unanimous)
• Voted to seek Town Counsel's opinion regarding trees at 13 Buffum Road (unanimous)
• Removed eight policies from the BOS policy book as they are now in the employee handbook (unanimous)
• Agreed to strike a $100,000 Fire Station feasibility study request from the Town Meeting warrant
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tri-Epic Regional

The Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review financial reports and discuss emergency preparedness. The agenda includes a presentation on JJ Burke Exercise Planning and updates on CERT resources.

• JJ Burke Exercise Planning presentation
• Town of Webster Tri-Epic membership
• MDU replacements and homeland funds update
• CERT trailer and class sponsorship
• John Hart scholarship

The committee approved a $1,000 payment to Chief JJ Burke for exercise planning and voted to approve Auburn's membership. The board also authorized up to $500 for catering for a June 13 legislative meet and greet.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved treasurer's reports for Tri-Epic/CERT, John Hart Scholarship, Donations, Website, and Operational accounts
• Approved $1,000 payment to JJ Burke for exercise planning
• Approved membership for Town of Auburn
• Approved up to $500 for catering for June 13 legislative meet and greet
• Transferred CERT Coordinator role from Terri to Matt Wyke

Recreation Commission

The Commission approved payments for portable toilets and concession stand plans, as well as the installation of a Little Free Library. Members authorized spending beyond the original $900 quote to complete the Little League Snack Shack project. The board also established a new end-of-season building inspection requirement.

• Approved $410 for Slims portable toilet invoices (passed)
• Approved $3,399.25 for Architectural Insights concession stand plans (passed)
• Approved installation of a Little Free Library by the playground (passed)
• Approved spending necessary funds to finish Little League Snack Shack, exceeding previous $900 quote (passed)
• Approved requirement for Recreation to inspect and document cleanliness/security of softball and baseball buildings after seasonal closing (passed)
• Approved purchase of identification shirts/jackets for Commissioners (passed)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from 3/28/23 (passed)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District's Budget and Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY24 budget, including the overall budget and the assessments for the towns of Charlton and Dudley. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no votes scheduled.

• FY24 Budget Discussion
• Charlton Assessment
• Dudley Assessment
• Approval of minutes from 03/06/23

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will meet to review the progress of the fire substation feasibility study. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and other business not specified at the time of posting.

• Review of Feasibility Progress

Historical Commission

The commission will review a draft application for appropriateness and non-hardship, and follow up on 487 Stafford St. Members will also discuss schoolhouse structural evaluations and paintings in Town Hall.

• Review of draft application for appropriateness, applicability, and non-hardship
• Follow up regarding 487 Stafford St.
• Schoolhouse/structural evaluation discussion
• Discussion regarding paintings in Town Hall

The Commission approved an amended application form for the certificate of hardship to assist the process. All other agenda items were tabled, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amended form for the certificate of hardship

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review financial reports and discuss the Blueberry Festival. The body will also address facility scheduling, parking line updates, and the possibility of adding archery activities.

• Blueberry Festival planning
• Facility scheduling
• Parking line updates
• Proposed archery activity
• Conflict of interest discussion

The Activities Council approved the booking of the largest Animal Adventures program for the Blueberry Festival. The council also reviewed financial reports and discussed facility scheduling and archery classes.

• Approved minutes and financial report
• Approved booking of largest Animal Adventures program for $810
• Confirmed Lower Barn bathroom is on for spring/summer

Council on Aging

The Charlton Council on Aging is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is mostly routine business: approving minutes, receiving treasurer and liaison reports, and discussing old and new business items. Notable items include the AARP tax return program, a Formula Grant for 2024, and volunteer appreciation.

• AARP Tax Returns program
• Formula Grant 2024
• Volunteer Appreciation
• Activity Assistant Position
• Red Chairs Donation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen to eliminate all stipends for elected boards and committees. The committee also reached an agreement to support $1.9 million for schools and the hiring of two new firefighters.

• Approved recommendation to Board of Selectmen to cut all stipends from elected boards and committees (6-0)
• Agreed to support $1.9 million for schools and two new firefighters
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting with the Finance Committee to review the budget and articles for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Other business is listed as unknown at the time of posting.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Budget review with Finance Committee

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will review monthly operating reports and water model updates. The meeting includes a discussion on a water privilege fee for 166 Worcester Rd. and an executive session regarding real estate on Bay Path Rd.

• Water privilege fee for 166 Worcester Rd.
• Executive session to consider purchase of property on Bay Path Rd.
• Veolia February 2023 Monthly Operating Report
• BETA water model and search update
• Discussion of pump station monitors

The Commission approved the purchase of nine cellular pump station monitors to replace dial-up equipment. Warrants totaling $124,164.09 were approved. The board also received updates on water modeling and well drilling progress.

• Approved warrants for April 4, 2023, in the amount of $124,164.09 (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 expenditure for nine cellular pump station monitors (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2023 (3-0)

Marijuana Advisory Committee

The Marijuana Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss ongoing business. The committee is scheduled to receive updates regarding specific facilities.

• Green Gold Group facility update
• Terps facility update
• Terps event

The committee approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023, meeting. Members received a facility update from Green Gold Group and discussed the need for better notification to emergency services before large events.

• Approved January 10, 2023, meeting minutes

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will conduct business including review of meeting minutes and reimbursement requests. The agenda also includes discussions regarding extensions and art show planning.

• Reimbursement Requests
• Extensions
• Art Show Planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two special permit and variance requests. The board will also review minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting.

• Special Permit/Variance for an internally illuminated wall sign at 91 Carpenter Hill Rd. (Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.)
• Special Permit/Variance to raze an existing home and build a new home at 28 Willis Drive (Scott & Meghan Blackwood)

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit and side yard setback variances for a new home at 28 Willis Drive. A request for an internally illuminated sign at 91 Carpenter Hill Road was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved variance for side yard setbacks (7.3 ft north, 2.2 ft south) and special permit for new home at 28 Willis Drive (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for internally illuminated sign variance at 91 Carpenter Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is coordinating the upcoming Old Home Day, including parade setup and entertainment. Members are discussing financial initiatives, vendor management, and publicity efforts.

• Donation letters due April 1
• Parade setup at Overlook
• Canine demonstration entertainment
• Trash removal responsibilities for Fireworks and Old Home Day
• Road Race update

The committee coordinated parking and scheduling for the Alumni Dinner and entertainment lineup. They established roles for trash removal and publicity, and approved the rental of golf carts.

• Approved rental of 4 golf carts for $1,260
• Approved cordoning off 27 Town Hall spaces and 6 handicapped spaces for Alumni parking
• Approved placing non-profit vendors closer to the stage than for-profit vendors
• Approved entertainment schedule featuring Bavarian Band, Ron Jones and the Diehards, Irish Step Dancers, and Dan Clark
• Appointed Ray Delisle as trash removal point person
• Appointed Deb Anderson as town website point person
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Community Center Feasibility Committee

The Community Center Feasibility Study Committee is meeting to evaluate received bids. The committee will also discuss the process for the study.

• Evaluation of bids received

The Community Center Feasibility Committee reviewed RFQ proposals and selected four firms to move forward for interviews. The committee eliminated several other applicants based on proposal quality and lack of selection. A future meeting was scheduled for April 24th to interview the selected companies.

• Selected DBVW Architects, Gorman, Richardson, Lewis Architects, and Catlin Architecture as top 3 choices
• Added T2 Architecture as a 4th choice for interviews
• Eliminated Underover, Inc. from contention
• Eliminated Icon Architecture
• Eliminated BH+A Inc.
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority's Advisory Board Working Audit and Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review and discuss the FY'24 budget, prepare a public summary, and vote on recommending the budget to the full Advisory Board for approval at its April 2023 meeting. No public comment will be taken at this working committee meeting.

• Review and discuss FY'24 budget
• Vote to recommend FY'24 budget to Advisory Board
• Meeting held via Zoom due to extended pandemic-era remote meeting policies

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review administrative requests and plan an upcoming art show. The body will also address meeting minutes and extensions.

• Reimbursement requests
• Extensions
• Art show planning

The council discussed preparations for an upcoming event, including the ordering of tablecloths and the identification of 10 poster locations. Members reviewed preliminary budgets for entertainment, decorations, food, and display easels, with detailed budget review deferred to the next meeting.

• Confirmed tablecloths have been ordered and are ready for pick-up
• Identified 10 locations for posters, including Town Hall and various regional libraries
• Set entertainment budget at $300 plus tip for 4-7 musicians
• Set decorations budget at $700-$800 for balloon displays
• Set food budget at $600 and coffee budget at $50
• Set display easel budget at $1,000-$1,500 for approximately 100 stands

Select Board

The Select Board approved a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 12 poles on North Sturbridge Road. The board also made several municipal appointments and declared a cemetery vehicle as surplus.

• Approved installation of 12 JO Poles on North Sturbridge Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Iozzo as Assistant Treasurer/Collector (unanimous)
• Appointed Erica White and Alan Leone as Conservation Commission Alternates (unanimous)
• Appointed Emily Sears as Inspector of Animals and Kathleen Flynn and Ed Hart as Assistant Inspectors (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 7—13, 2023 as Children’s Mental Health Week (unanimous)
• Declared 2005 Ford F350 4X4 dump cemetery vehicle as surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted two essay questions for 2023 student scholarships (unanimous)
• Accepted changes to Confidentiality, Sick Leave, C.O.R.I., and Correspondence policies (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review meeting minutes and bills. The agenda includes updates on Maynard Field ADA accessibility, the Little League Snack Shack, and various field repairs.

• ADA/Maynard Field update
• Little League Snack Shack update
• Field updates/repairs

The Commission approved the creation of a Charlton Adult Volleyball league and accepted site plan modifications from McClure. The board also approved several bills and the hiring of Slims for porta potty services.

• Approved McClure site plan modifications dated 3/10/23
• Approved creation of Charlton Adult Volleyball league
• Approved hiring Slims for porta potties from 4/3/23 to 11/11/23
• Approved National Grid bill for $37.28
• Approved McClure invoice 18306 for $4,667.50
• Approved moving two file cabinets to highway department
• Approved minutes dated 2/22/23

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review prior meeting minutes and address business regarding the Flint Road Landfill. The agenda also includes department head reports and potential unlisted business.

• Flint Road Landfill discussion

The Board approved PFAS testing for the 54 and 90 Flint Road landfills in Q2 and Q4 of 2023 to satisfy DEP requirements for landfill capping. The Board also agreed to waive food permit fees for Old Home Day vendors due to last year's rain-out.

• Approved PFAS testing at 54 and 90 Flint Road landfills in Q2 and Q4 of 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved waiving of food permit fees for Old Home Day vendors (unanimous)
• Accepted February 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Shepherd Hill Regional High School Building Committee is meeting to review notes from a tour of the school, discuss updates on feasibility study funding, and hear an update on enrollment certification with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The committee will also approve minutes from its February 6, 2023 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Review notes from tour of Shepherd Hill Regional High School
• Update on feasibility study funding
• Update on enrollment certification with MSBA

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss items related to 487 Stafford St., the Schoolhouse, and paintings in town hall. Members will also address the maintenance of growth and grounds around signs.

• 487 Stafford St.
• Schoolhouse
• Paintings in town hall
• Signage update and ground maintenance

The Commission addressed a historic district bylaw violation at 487 Stafford St. Members voted to notify the owner that they may apply for a certificate of hardship. The Commission also discussed the need for a single official version of historic district maps.

• Voted to notify owner of 487 Stafford St they can apply for a certificate of hardship (Passed)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss the development vision of Charlton. The session includes a meeting with residential and commercial realtors.

• Discussion with residential and commercial realtors regarding Charlton's development vision

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a budget presentation from Bay Path Vocational HS and discuss budget alternatives. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Manager and Finance Director.

• Budget presentation from Bay Path Vocational HS
• Discussion on budget alternatives

The committee approved a motion to recommend that the board of selectmen review the building fee schedule. Members discussed FY24 budget options, including potential education increases and new staffing positions, to be finalized with the board of selectmen on April 5.

• Approved motion to recommend a review of the building fee schedule to the board of selectmen
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2023

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss a capital roof contract for the Middle School. The meeting includes a Municipal Finance Forum involving the Town of Dudley and The Abrahams Group.

• Approval of Middle School Capital Roof Contract
• Town of Dudley Municipal Finance Forum
• Out-of-State Travel for Grade 1 to Loos Center (June 5, 2023)
• Out-of-State Travel for Grade 8 to High Meadows (June 8, 2023)
• Approval of Warrant (Voucher #1069-1071)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential construction and a battery energy storage system. The body will also consider a request for a garage installation and a certificate of compliance for a project on Davidson Road.

• Notice of Intent for battery energy storage system on Griffin Road
• Notice of Intent for duplex house at Lot 3 Hill Road
• Notice of Intent for single family homes at Lot 122B and 122C Oxford Road, Lot 4B Oxbow Road, Lot 7 and 8 Harrington Rd, and Lot 2 Pumpkin Lane
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a garage at 167 North Sturbridge Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for 45 Davidson Road

The commission issued Orders of Conditions for two single-family home projects on Oxford Road and a negative determination for a garage project on North Sturbridge Road. Several other Notice of Intent hearings were continued to April 12, 2023. The commission also voted to withdraw the Conservation Trust Fund from the Town Warrant.

• Approved Order of Conditions for single-family home at Lot 122B, Oxford Road
• Approved Order of Conditions for single-family home at Lot 122C, Oxford Road
• Issued negative determination with conditions for garage at 167 North Sturbridge Road
• Issued Complete Certificate of Compliance for 167 North Sturbridge Road
• Approved withdrawal of Conservation Trust Fund from Town Warrant (4-3)
• Continued hearings for Lot 3 Hill Road, Lot 4B Oxbow Road, and Griffin Road to April 12, 2023
• Continued hearings for Lot 7 and 8 Harrington Rd, Lot 2 Pumpkin Lane, and 51 Cranberry Meadow Shore to April 12, 2023

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an open meeting to discuss the Department of Public Works (DPW) with the Government Study Committee. Other business may be addressed if known at the time of posting.

• Discussion with Government Study Committee regarding DPW

Government Study Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Department of Public Works with the Board of Selectmen and other boards. Members will also review the status of the Finance Director by-law and committee goals.

• Discussion of DPW with Board of Selectmen
• Update on Finance Director By-Law
• Review of committee status and goals

The committee held a discussion regarding the possible creation of a Department of Public Works and the consolidation of town services. No formal decisions were made on the reorganization, though the committee requested additional meetings to study the topic.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Determined that a bylaw is required to codify the Financial Director position
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to review expenses and burial counts. Members will discuss the design of a proposed maintenance garage and repairs to a stone wall in Bay Path Cemetery.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• New F-350 dump from MHQ Equipment
• Ash tree removal by White’s Tree service in Northside cemetery
• Vanpool bus incident in Westridge cemetery on 2/16/23

The Commission approved the sale of a plot for cremation burial at Blood Cemetery and ratified several monthly expenses. Members also declared an old dump truck as surplus and directed staff to contact National Grid regarding property damage.

• Approved sale of plot for cremation burial at Blood Cemetery
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Ratified monthly expenses including $2,000 for tree removal at Northside Cemetery
• Approved form to declare 2005 F-350 dump truck as surplus equipment
• Voted to contact National Grid regarding a crushed marble bench at Union Cemetery and a gate post at Bay Path Cemetery

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting via Zoom to review administrative items and plan for an art show. The body will also consider reimbursement requests and project extensions.

• Reimbursement requests
• Project extensions
• Art show planning

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Advisory Board Personnel Committee is holding a working meeting to discuss and direct a recruitment firm regarding the hiring of a new Administrator. This is a working meeting and will not include business from the public or public comment.

• Discussion with recruitment firm regarding hiring of new Administrator

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will hold a kickoff meeting with Context Architecture. Other business is currently unknown.

• Kickoff with Context Architecture

The committee met with Context Engineering to establish expectations for Phase 1 of a fire substation feasibility study. The group discussed facility needs, design considerations, and deliverables for the Town Meeting.

• Context Engineering to begin site evaluation and space needs analysis
• Context Engineering to engage a consultant for response time analysis

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will hold a meeting to discuss its Annual Plan and review reports from the Treasurer and Executive Director. The agenda also includes updates on the Meadowview Committee.

• Annual Plan Hearing
• Meadowview Committee Update

Select Board

The Charlton Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting, covering appointments, resignations, liquor license requests, and discussions on feasibility studies for a school project and a fire substation. The board will also consider closing the Annual Town Meeting warrant and may enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• One-day alcohol license requests from St. Joseph's Church Mary Martha Guild and Knights of Columbus Council 11379
• Request to declare 40 chairs as surplus from Council on Aging
• Discussion of School Feasibility Study and possible funding
• Discussion of Charlton Fire Substation Feasibility Study
• Resignation of Assistant Treasurer/Collector and Reserve Police Officer

The Board voted to place articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to fund feasibility studies for the Shepherd Hill/MSBA project and a Fire Substation. They also approved the date change for Old Home Day and closed the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Several municipal appointments and resignations were processed.

• Approved moving Old Home Day to Sunday, Sept 3, 2023, contingent on dinner and race confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved Town Meeting warrant article to fund Shepherd Hill/MSBA feasibility study via free cash and ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved Town Meeting warrant article for $130,000 free cash transfer for Fire Substation Feasibility Study Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Closed the Annual Town Meeting warrant with 19 articles (unanimous)
• Approved special alcoholic beverage licenses for St. Joseph’s Church Mary Martha Guild and Knights of Columbus (unanimous)
• Declared 40 Council on Aging chairs as surplus (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathleen Hylka to Cultural Council and Lisa Redmond as Registrar of Voters (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Mary Markowski, Jordan Ryan, and Ryan Avery (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing to amend the Charlton Zoning Bylaw regarding FEMA flood plain regulations. They will also continue a hearing for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC's application to construct three energy storage systems on Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road.

• Public Hearing: Amend Charlton Zoning Bylaw Section 200.2.2 and Section 6 regarding FEMA Flood Plain Regulations
• Public Hearing (Continued): ZP Battery DevCo, LLC Special Permit for 3-Energy Storage Systems at Sturbridge Road/Griffin Road
• Approval-Not-Required: Leblanc-Hill Road