Charlton public meetings in 2024

Memorial Day Committee

The agenda for the Charlton Memorial Day Committee meeting on December 31, 2024, consists of garbled text and boilerplate headers. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions can be extracted from the provided document.

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review monthly burial counts and expenses. The body will continue discussions regarding the FY2026 budget and upcoming capital projects for the department.

• FY2026 budget discussion
• Upcoming capital projects for the Cemetery Department
• Review of prior month's expenses
• Monthly burial count
• Signing of deeds and documentation

The Charlton Cemetery Commission met on December 23, 2024, and approved the November 26, 2024 minutes. They ratified payments for December expenses, approved a deed sale for a Westridge Cemetery lot, and discussed the submitted level-funded FY2026 budget and a revised capital plan for road repaving. No major policy decisions were made; actions were routine administrative approvals.

• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Willis, second by Donna)
• Ratified December expense payments totaling $161.05 (motion by Willis, second by Donna)
• Approved deed sale to Richard J. Lepko for $2,000 (lot) plus $1,200 perpetual care

Library Trustees

The Charlton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve two new policies: a Filming/Photography Policy and a Distribution of Literature Policy. The board will also begin discussions on the FY '26 budget and receive reports on the current FY '25 budget from the director.

• Discussion of Filming/Photography Policy
• Discussion of Distribution of Literature Policy
• FY '26 Budget discussion
• Director's report on FY '25 Budget
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024

The Charlton Public Library Board of Trustees approved the FY'26 budget, a revised Distribution of Literature Policy, and a policy update on nomination papers and petitions. They also discussed a filming/photography policy and agreed to seek legal counsel's opinion on whether a sign-up event is a public forum.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Distribution of Literature Policy amendment excluding Friends of the Library from solicitation clause (unanimous)
• Approved update to Distribution of Literature Policy regarding nomination papers and petitions (unanimous)
• Approved FY'26 budget (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health (CCPH) is meeting to discuss inter-municipal agreement (IMA) scope of services, review its workplan and foundational public health services (FPHS), and address financial and shared-staff updates. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and member-community discussion. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and possible action on IMA scope of services
• Workplan review for the coalition
• FPHS (Foundational Public Health Services) review
• Financial update and shared staff updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on multiple Notices of Intent, including a 40-unit multifamily development at 35 North Main Street and a new fire station at 4 Oxford Road. Other hearings cover a single-family home, septic systems, and aquatic plant management. The commission will also consider certificates of compliance and enforcement violations.

• 40-unit multifamily housing development at 35 North Main Street (NOI DEP #128-1938)
• New fire station at 4 Oxford Road with two parking lots (NOI DEP #128-1945)
• Aquatic management program for nuisance plant control at Cranberry Meadow Lake (NOI)
• Wetland violation at 3 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road
• Emergency certification for work at 89 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road

The Charlton Conservation Commission voted to close hearings and issue Orders of Conditions for a new fire substation at 4 Oxford Road and a septic system at Lot A-O McIntyre Road, as well as for septic replacement at 59 & 0 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road. Hearings were continued for a 40-unit housing development at 35 North Main Street, a single-family home on Harrington Road, and an aquatic management program at Cranberry Meadow Lake. The commission also issued a Negative Determination for work at 19 King Road, ratified an Enforcement Order for excavation at 3 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road, and issued Certificates of Compliance for several projects.

• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for fire substation at 4 Oxford Road (motion passed)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for septic system at Lot A-O McIntyre Road (motion passed)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for septic replacement at 59 & 0 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road (motion passed)
• Continued hearing for 40-unit housing development at 35 North Main Street to January 8, 2025 (motion passed)
• Continued hearing for single-family home on Harrington Road to February 26, 2025 (motion passed)
• Continued hearing for aquatic management program at Cranberry Meadow Lake to January 8, 2025 (motion passed)
• Issued Negative Determination for septic replacement and driveway paving at 19 King Road (motion passed)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for excavation at 3 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road (motion passed)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly decide on a funding request for Old Home Day. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, introduction of a new member, and an update from the Finance Director and Town Administrator.

• Request for Old Home Day funding (amount not specified)
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new committee member
• Update from Finance Director and Town Administrator

The Finance Committee approved minutes from August and September 2024. They heard a request from the Old Home Day Committee to increase its budget from $5,500 to $25,000 due to rising costs, but took no action, referring the matter to the Finance Director and Town Administrator. Updates were provided on the Fire Sub-Station bond, contractor bids, and other projects.

• Approved minutes from August 21 and September 18, 2024 meetings
• Heard Old Home Day funding request, no action taken
• Noted Fire Sub-Station bond to go out to bid late March/April
• General contractor bids due January 17, 2025
• New Fire Chief to start December 24, 2024
• Plans to bid for security windows, library fire pump screens, and #2 Schoolhouse renovations
• Salt shed roof replacement bid awarded next week

DCRSD- School Committee

The Capital and School Safety Subcommittee will discuss the district's capital plan and receive updates on fire panels, solar projects, and the LED lighting upgrade. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting on October 23, 2024. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from 10/23/24
• Update on fire panels
• Update on solar projects
• Discussion of capital plan
• Update on LED lighting upgrade project

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss updates on pickleball lighting at tennis courts, a pitcher's mound cover for Memorial Field, and a camera system for the playground area. The agenda also includes updates from the CMRPC and the All Boards meeting, as well as future projects such as Gaga Ball, shuffleboard, and the band shell.

• Discussion of lighting for pickleball courts at tennis courts
• Pitcher's mound cover for Memorial Field
• Camera update for playground area
• Update from CMRPC (Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission)
• Future projects: Gaga Ball, shuffleboard, band shell

The Charlton Recreation Commission approved a $1,200 quote from LaForte Electrical to run a line from the gazebo to the power box at the playground, with work scheduled for Spring 2025. They also approved paying a $122.22 invoice to Slims for CMS courts and accepted the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussed or deferred.

• Approved $1,200 LaForte Electrical quote for playground power line (unanimous)
• Approved $122.22 payment to Slims invoice #19188 for CMS courts (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from 11/18/24 meeting (unanimous)

Activities Council

The Activities Council will meet to review previous minutes and discuss 2025 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). The body will also address planning for the 2025 Blueberry Festival and the donation of unused storage items.

• 2025 MOUs
• 2025 Blueberry Festival planning (parking, reserve field, application revisions, entertainment)
• Donations of extra/unused storage items

The Charlton Activities Council approved the proposed 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with Central Mass Music Academy, with a minor change to the template. Other MOUs were deferred to the next meeting. The council also authorized booking a magician for Trunk or Treat 2025 if under $800 and discussed attendance issues.

• Approved 2025 MOU with Central Mass Music Academy (all in favor)
• Authorized booking magician for Trunk or Treat 2025 if under $800 (all in favor)
• Deferred review of 2025 MOUs for Pasture Prime Players and Lee Irish Dance to next meeting
• Approved minutes of 7/20/24 and 11/18/24 meetings (all in favor)

DCRSD- School Committee

The subcommittee is meeting to review student performance data and curriculum updates. Discussions will include student transitions between grade levels and the use of artificial intelligence.

• HQIM updates for ELA and Open Sci Ed
• MAP data at the High School level
• Elementary Report Cards
• MCAS Data discussion
• Student transitions between grades 4-5 and 8-9

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet remotely to conduct its second grant cycle voting meeting. The session is scheduled to include community input.

• Grant Cycle Voting Meeting 2

The Charlton Cultural Council finalized grant decisions for the 2024 cycle, approving several projects with adjusted amounts and denying one repeat applicant. The council also discussed next steps including filing forms, press releases, and a new logo.

• Approved Shepherd Hill grant at $1,000 (down from $5,000 request)
• Approved Oakland Stroke Band at $900 (down from $1,800 request)
• Denied Johnny Cash grant, but will pay for performance from art show funds
• Approved You Are Here at $1,088 per year over two years
• Approved Nature's Classroom at $1,500 (down from $2,000 request)
• Approved Intro to Acrylic Painting and This Is Your Land at full budget
• Noted $29 over granting budget, deemed acceptable

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands and buffer zones, including a 40-unit housing development, a new fire station, and multiple septic system replacements. The meeting also covers certificates of compliance, stormwater and wetland violations, and routine administrative items.

• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street, with work in wetland buffer zone
• Notice of Intent for new Fire Station at 4 Oxford Road, including parking lots and utilities
• Notice of Intent for continuation of Aquatic Management Program at Cranberry Meadow Lake to control nuisance plants
• Notice of Intent for septic system replacement and grading within 100-ft buffer zone at Lot A-O McIntyre Road
• Enforcement violations: stormwater at 173 Sunset Drive and wetland at 3 Cranberry Meadow Shore Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee meets to hear a finance update covering FY25 and FY26 budget planning, Excess & Deficiency, FY24 auditors, and Heritage Elementary School. They will also discuss the Jan. 3 Professional Development Day, set FY26 budget priorities, and update School Committee goals. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

• Finance update including FY26 budget planning, Excess & Deficiency, FY24 auditors, and Heritage Elementary School
• Discussion of Professional Development Day on Jan. 3, 2025
• Setting FY26 School Committee budget priorities
• Update on School Committee goals
• Executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy

Tri-Epic Regional

The Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee meets to approve prior meeting minutes, review treasurer accounts, and discuss ongoing CERT initiatives. New business includes a hospital update regarding hazard vulnerability assessments and emergency operations plans, and a discussion on the HMEP Grant 2025.

• Approval of minutes from October 15
• Treasurer’s report on Tri-Epic/CERT, donations, website, and operational costs
• CERT updates: progress report on current initiatives and upcoming events
• HMEP Grant 2025: discussion and proposals
• Hospital update: HVA / EOP review

The Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee accepted the October 15, 2024 minutes and the treasurer's report. Chair Paul K. (Paul Konieczny) submitted his resignation, effective end of meeting, and the committee expressed gratitude. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed and assigned for future action.

• Accepted October 15, 2024 minutes (motion by Ralph, seconded by Glenn)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion by Matt, seconded by Jason)
• Chair Paul Konieczny's resignation accepted with gratitude
• Tabled bi-law committee discussion for a future meeting
• Assigned Jason to research new website hosting options (current hosting expires Jan 3, 2025)
• Assigned Matt to coordinate future presentation topics and speakers
• Assigned Matt to develop HMEP Grant 2025 pipeline rupture exercise (approval pending)
• Agreed to explore potential new CERT class for 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will interview three candidates for Fire Chief, deliberate, and appoint the position. They will also hold a pole hearing on Carroll Hill Road, discuss 2025 license renewals, and consider an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by the Charlton Permanent Firefighters Local 4023.

• Fire Chief interviews with Rob Barton, Dennis Carlson, and Scott Corio
• Pole hearing on Carroll Hill Road at 7:45pm
• 2025 license renewals by the Board of Selectmen
• Open Meeting Law complaint from Charlton Permanent Firefighters Local 4023
• Executive session to discuss strategy on Fire Chief contract

The Select Board interviewed three candidates for Fire Chief and voted 3-2 to promote Captain Rob Barton to the position, with Chairman Lancette citing his EMS experience as the deciding factor. The board also approved 2025 license renewals, a pole installation on Carroll Hill Road, and referred an Open Meeting Law complaint to the Town Administrator and Legal Counsel.

• Promoted Captain Rob Barton to Fire Chief (3-2)
• Approved 2025 license renewals as presented (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole installation on Carroll Hill Road (unanimous)
• Referred Open Meeting Law complaint from Local 4023 to Town Administrator and Legal Counsel (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for January 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee will meet to discuss several topics including a recap of the All Boards Meeting, an update on RDP funds, the Green Team initiative, and products ordered from Go Green Solutions and Amazon. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of discussion items.

• RDP funds update
• Products ordered from Go Green Solutions, Amazon, etc.
• Recap of All Boards Meeting
• Green Team discussion

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee approved moving forward with the purchase of kitchen scrap buckets using previously allocated funds, with Deb Marquis submitting the order to Go Green Solutions. The committee also discussed plans for a video about the Spencer Transfer Station and outreach to schools for the RDP program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved November meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of kitchen scrap buckets with previously allocated funds
• Discussed video project on Spencer Transfer Station (no formal action)
• Discussed school outreach for RDP program (no formal action)

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will continue a public hearing for GM Properties, LLC's proposed multi-family development, The Villages, at 35 North Main Street. They will also consider approval of a decommissioning bond for Nextera Energy's solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road. Additionally, they will review an Approval-Not-Required plan for St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church and as-built plans for Curtis Hill Estates subdivision.

• Continued public hearing for GM Properties, LLC's The Villages multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Request for approval of a decommissioning bond for Nextera Energy solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road
• Approval-Not-Required for St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church at Gould Road & Cemetery Road
• As-built review for Curtis Hill Estates Flexible Subdivision at Curtis Hill Road & Spencer Road (Rt. 31)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive updates on ongoing projects and the Charlton Business Alliance. They will also discuss educational forums and a permitting guide update. The agenda includes other business as time allows, with no specific votes or decisions scheduled.

• Update on ongoing projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Discussion on educational forums
• Permitting guide update

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will review a monthly operating report and discuss several infrastructure contracts. The body will also address water connection concerns at 53 Northside Rd and roadway improvements at Route 20/Richardson Corner Rd.

• Slim’s Berthiaume contract for N. Main Street pump station
• F.R. Mahoney & Associates quote for Hydro-Dyne Screen and Compactor
• Water connection issues at 53 Northside Rd
• Route 20/Richardson Corner Rd infrastructure improvements by McClure Engineering
• McDonalds 5 West discussion

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee will review project status with architects Context Architecture and CHA, discuss the bid timeframe, and consider authorizing the Town Administrator to approve filed sub bids. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Review project status with Context Architecture and CHA
• Review bid timeframe for fire substation construction
• Authorize Town Administrator to approve filed sub bids

Select Board

The Board will discuss the process for changing the Town Clerk from an elected to an appointed position. They will also set a date for Fire Chief interviews and consider appointments to the Cultural Council. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining and litigation involving the Police Union and a Public Official Liability claim.

• Discussion on changing Town Clerk from elected to appointed (Old Business)
• Set date and time for Fire Chief interviews
• Appointments to Cultural Council
• Executive session for Police Union contract, Police Chief contract, and Public Official Liability claim

Cemetery Commission

The Charlton Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss and approve minutes, burial counts, and prior expenses. Old business includes further discussion on stone wall repair at Bay Path Cemetery, the Evelyn Russell monument, and the FY2026 budget. New business features an annual review of cemetery service fees and a proposal for a workstation program from All Funeral Services LLC.

• Stone wall repair/restoration at Bay Path Cemetery
• Continued discussion on Evelyn Russell monument
• FY2026 budget discussion
• Annual review of cemetery service fees
• Cemetery workstation program proposal from All Funeral Services LLC

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits and variances for residential construction and property modifications. Decisions will be discussed for properties on Sunset Drive, Southbridge Road, Stevens Park Road, and A.F. Putnam Road.

• Special Permit/Variance for a 2-car garage at 197 Sunset Drive
• Special Permit/Variance to build an 1800 square foot split level ranch and install septic/well at 68 Southbridge Road
• Special Permit/Variance for a front porch and porch roof at 38 Stevens Park Road
• Special Permit/Variance to maintain an existing wall at 66 A.F. Putnam Road

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council will meet remotely on November 22, 2024, to vote on pending grant cycle applications. The meeting includes a community input segment via Zoom.

• Vote on grant cycle applications

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the FY ’26 budget and the library's Annual Action Plan. The board will also conduct a Director Evaluation and review reports regarding the FY ’25 budget.

• FY ’26 Budget discussion
• Annual Action Plan
• Director Evaluation
• FY ’25 Budget reports

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board is meeting on November 21, 2024, via conference call. The agenda consists only of procedural items: Chairperson's Comments, Business from the Public, Administrator's Report, and Advisory Board Members Comments. No specific votes, proposals, or financial decisions are listed.

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council is meeting to review previous minutes and revise the annual meeting calendar. The body will discuss goals for the Principal and Assistant Principal and begin identifying priority areas for the School Improvement Plan.

• Review of October meeting minutes
• Revision of the yearly meeting calendar
• Discussion of Principal and Assistant Principal goals
• Initial discussion on School Improvement Plan priorities

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings regarding multi-family units at 35 North Main Street and a fire sub-station at 4 Oxford Road. The board will also discuss subdivision requests and solar facility bonds.

• Public hearing for GM Properties, LLC multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Public hearing for Town of Charlton Fire Sub-Station site plan at 4 Oxford Road
• Decommissioning bond request for Nextera Energy solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road
• Request to rescind the 25-lot Tucker Farm Definitive Subdivision on Smith Road
• Annual approval extensions for North Sturbridge Road Solar Facility and Lunar Meadows Subdivision

Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive financial reports, and hear tenant comments. Under new business, the board will discuss and potentially vote on the FY2025 budget, a change order for the community bathroom project, and the FY2024 Performance Management Review. The meeting also includes old business and a warrant for payments.

• Budget FY2025 discussion and possible vote
• Change order for community bathroom project
• FY2024 Performance Management Review
• Warrant for payments
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the Finance Director and Town Administrator. The agenda contains no specific votes or funding decisions.

Select Board

This is a procedural meeting where the Select Board hears reports from various town boards, departments, commissions, committees, and schools. No specific votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to updates and an open item for unknown business.

• General updates from all town boards and departments
• Other business – unknown at time of posting

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will attend an All Boards Meeting and consider any other items not known at the time of posting. The agenda is primarily procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Attend All Boards Meeting
• Other agenda items not known at time of posting
• Meeting adjournment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with all town boards and departments. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening, quorum, participation in a joint meeting, and unannounced other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for discussion.

• No substantive items on the posted agenda

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will hold a routine meeting via Zoom to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on several ongoing projects. Topics include the ADA Maynard field, pickleball courts, skatepark and basketball court, pitcher's mound cover at Memorial Field, and new gaga ball/shuffleboard projects. No major votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review and accept meeting minutes from October 28th
• ADA Maynard field update
• Pickleball updates
• Skatepark & basketball court update
• Gaga ball/shuffleboard projects discussion

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is holding a monthly meeting to address old business. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding bylaws.

• Discussion of bylaws

Activities Council

The Charlton Activities Council will meet to discuss facility maintenance of the Charlton Arts and Activities Center at 4 Dresser Hill Road. This is the only item on the agenda for the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• Facility maintenance discussion for 4 Dresser Hill Road (Charlton Arts and Activities Center)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee is meeting for the sixth update of the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. They will discuss and finalize land inventory tables and begin building a 7-Year Action Plan. ADA self-evaluation planning is also on the agenda.

• Finalize Land Inventory Tables
• 7-Year Action Plan Discussion
• ADA Self-Evaluation Planning
• Finalize Scenic Resources & Unique Environments Section
• Finalize Maps

Bandshell Development Committee

The Bandshell Development Committee will discuss the status of the Amazon Grant and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant, both likely funding sources for the project. They will also review a conceptual site plan from the Community Center Feasibility Committee report. The meeting may include other business as needed.

• Status update on Amazon Grant
• Review of conceptual site plan from Community Center Feasibility Committee report
• Discussion of Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant

Conservation Commission

The Charlton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on multiple Notices of Intent, including a 40-unit multifamily housing development at 35 North Main Street and a new fire station at 4 Oxford Road. The commission will also consider an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for wetland boundary approval at 130 Sturbridge Road, after-the-fact retaining wall work at 169 Sunset Drive, and several other wetland-related proposals. Additionally, the commission will vote on certificates of compliance for six projects and an extension for Route 20 roadway reconstruction.

• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units in buffer zone at 35 North Main Street (DEP #128-1938)
• Notice of Intent for new Fire Station with parking lots at 4 Oxford Road (DEP #128-1945)
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for wetland boundaries at 130 Sturbridge Road (DEP #128-1950)
• After-the-Fact Notice of Intent for retaining wall at 169 Sunset Drive (DEP #128-1952)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for shed installation near wetland at 11 Knollwood Drive

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will vote on a Charlton Fire Substation and Charlton Middle School sign, and close out Fiscal Year 2024. They will also consider out-of-state field trip approvals, updates to several non-discrimination and Title IX policies, and a report on the Nov. 5 Professional Development Day.

• Vote on Charlton Fire Substation and Charlton Middle School sign
• Fiscal Year 2024 closeout report
• Approval of out-of-state overnight field trips to RI, VA, and CT
• Updates to non-discrimination, Title IX, and background check policies
• Update on Professional Development Day held Nov. 5, 2024

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve minutes from June and October, discuss classification questions, and enter executive session to review confidential motor vehicle excise, exemption, abatement, and income and expense applications. The meeting will adjourn to a Tax Classification Hearing with the Board of Selectmen at 6:45 PM.

• Approve minutes from June and October meetings
• Review questions on tax classification ahead of hearing with Selectmen
• Executive session for confidential motor vehicle excise applications (DPPA)
• Executive session for exemption and abatement applications (Chapter 59, Section 60)
• Executive session for Form of Lists, Form 3ABCs, and Income/Expense forms

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a well variance and the Flint Road Landfill. The agenda also includes a discussion on PFAS.

• Approval of well variance for 234A Partridge Hill Road
• Discussion on Flint Road Landfill
• Discussion on PFAS

Government Study Committee

The Government Study Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss a proposal to change the Town Clerk position from an elected to an appointed role. This is a discussion item only; no vote or decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion regarding changing Town Clerk from elected to appointed position

DCRSD- School Committee

This is a subcommittee meeting of the DCRSD School Committee. The agenda includes reorganization of the subcommittee, updates on high-quality instructional materials for ELA and science (OpenSci Ed), MAP testing data at the high school level, and elementary report cards. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Reorganization of the Committee
• HQIM Updates: ELA, OpenSci Ed
• MAP data at the High School Level
• Elementary Report Cards

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a tax classification hearing, consider a Chapter 61B removal request for City Depot Road, and discuss whether to change the Town Clerk position from elected to appointed. The board will also receive notice of the Fire Chief's retirement and consider several appointments, including a full-time dispatcher and special police officers. A bid award for winter washed sand and discussion of the fire chief selection process are on the agenda.

• Tax Classification Hearing at 6:45pm
• Chapter 61B removal request – City Depot Road
• Pole Hearing – Lelandville Road
• Discussion of Town Clerk position – changing from Elected to Appointed
• Notice of Retirement – Charlton Fire Chief

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review the grant cycle and panel book. The body is also scheduling a meeting to vote on grants.

• Review of Grant Cycle Panel Book
• Scheduling of Grant Voting Meeting
• Review and approval of minutes

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will hold two continued public hearings: one for the Town's Fire Sub-Station site plan at 4 Oxford Road, and another for The Villages multi-family units at 35 North Main Street. The board will also discuss Ponnakin Hill Estates definitive subdivision and consider a request from White Development Corp to rescind the approved Tucker Farm Subdivision plan off Smith Road. Additionally, an Approval-Not-Required determination is on the agenda for a parcel at Partridge Hill Road/Colburn Road.

• Continued public hearing for Town of Charlton Fire Sub-Station site plan at 4 Oxford Road
• Continued public hearing for GM Properties LLC The Villages multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Discussion of Ponnakin Hill Estates definitive subdivision (21-A-5)
• White Development Corp request to rescind approved 25-lot Tucker Farm Subdivision plan off Smith Road
• Approval-Not-Required for Stevens property at Partridge Hill Road/Colburn Road

Economic Development Commission

The commission will receive updates on current projects and the Charlton Business Alliance. No other specific business was listed on the agenda.

• Update on ongoing projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance

Water/Sewer Commission

The commission will consider consent agenda items including warrants and a senior discount. A scheduled appointment with Veolia covers monthly operating reports for August and September 2024 and the magnetite meter. Under old business, McClure Engineering will discuss infrastructure improvements at Route 20 and Richardson Corner Road, including issues related to McDonald's.

• Consent agenda: warrant approvals and senior discount
• Veolia monthly operating report for August 2024, September 2024, and magnetite meter
• McClure Engineering: Route 20/Richardson Corner Road infrastructure improvements
• Discussion of McDonald's issues related to roadway improvements
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024

Fire Substation Committee

This committee will review the fire substation project status with Context Architecture and CHA, and receive an update on the Planning Board review. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other business.

• Review project status with Context Architecture and CHA
• Update on Planning Board Review
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee will discuss ongoing Recycling Drop-off Program (RDP) efforts, potential future assistance from the Board of Health, and publicity ideas to promote Charlton residents' use of the Spencer Transfer Station. A Green Team update is also on the agenda. All items are discussions only; no votes or fiscal actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of RDP efforts by committee
• Board of Health future assistance with RDP
• Publicity ideas for Charlton use of Spencer Transfer Station
• Green Team update

Community Center Feasibility Committee

The Community Center Feasibility Study Committee will receive a project update. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda also includes an open item for other unknown business.

• Project update on community center feasibility study

DCRSD- School Committee

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the status of the FY2025 and FY2024 budgets. The committee will also select a Chair and a Chair for the Policy Subcommittee.

• Selection of Subcommittee Chair
• Selection of Chair for Policy Subcommittee
• Review of FY2025 Budget Status
• Review of FY2024 End of Year Status

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss the grant cycle, including reviewing the panel book and scheduling a grant voting meeting. They will also cover roles and members, action items, and approve past minutes. This meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of Grant Panel Book
• Scheduling of Grant Voting Meeting
• Discussion of Council Roles and Members
• Review and Approval of Minutes

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will review and accept minutes from the previous meeting, discuss updates on pickleball, a pitcher's mound cover at Memorial Field, cracks at the skatepark and basketball court, the Little League snack shack (doors and stain), and a camera system update with IT. They will also receive a CMRPC update from Diane and consider new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes on specific financial items.

• Update on pitcher's mound cover at Memorial Field
• Discussion of cracks at skatepark and basketball court
• Little League snack shack update – doors and stain
• Camera system update with IT Jeff
• CMRPC update from Diane

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss potential grants and updates regarding the schoolhouse. The body will also review signage for Bay Path and updates on paintings and portraits.

• Discussion of potential grants
• Schoolhouse updates and planning
• Bay Path signage and prioritized list
• Updates on paintings and portraits
• Review of bylaws

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Policy Review Subcommittee will discuss updates to several non-discrimination policies, including new policies on sex-based harassment and Title IX grievance procedures. They will also revisit the School Committee Handbook and Charting the Course. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 8, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2024
• Update to AC – Non-Discrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity policy
• New AC-R - Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation
• New ACA - Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
• New ACGA - Civil Rights Grievance Procedure

Conservation Commission

The Charlton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for projects including a 72-lot subdivision, a gas station and convenience store, 40 multi-family housing units, and a new fire station. The Commission will also discuss a minor amendment, a No Disturb No Build Zones policy vote, and certificates of compliance.

• 72-lot subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street
• New fire station at 4 Oxford Road
• No Disturb No Build Zones Policy Discussion and Vote

DCRSD- School Committee

The Capital and School Safety Subcommittee of the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District will meet on October 23, 2024. Agenda items include approving previous minutes and receiving updates on fire panels and solar projects. The main discussion will be on the capital plan. Future agenda items will also be considered.

• Approval of minutes from May 29, 2024 meeting
• Update on fire panels
• Update on solar projects
• Discussion of capital plan
• Discussion of future agenda items

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the grant cycle and member roles. The body will also review a finance report and an update regarding the art show date.

• Grant cycle discussion
• Art show date update
• Finance report review
• Approval of minutes

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to discuss the FY 2025 budget and review 2024 data regarding weed surveys, water testing, and drawdowns. The body will also address stormwater (MS4) and old business regarding fallen trees and a weed identification class.

• FY 2025 Budget Updates
• 2024 Weed Surveys and Treatments
• 2024 Water Testing
• 2024 Drawdowns
• MS4 / Stormwater

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review monthly burial counts and expenses. The body will discuss the upcoming FY2026 budget and the results of the October 21 Special Town Meeting.

• Stone wall repair and restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Evelyn Russell monument discussion
• FY2026 budget discussion
• Results of 10/21 Special Town Meeting
• Fall cleanup update

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review the budget and articles ahead of a Special Town Meeting. The board will also consider a request for a boot drive on October 27, 2024.

• Review of town meeting articles and budget
• Request from IAFF Local 4023 and the MDA to hold a Boot Drive on 10/27/24

Library Trustees

The Charlton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several policies, including the Meeting Room Policy and Unattended Children Policy. They will also consider proposed additional staff for FY26 and prepare for the Fall Town Meeting and Annual Action Plan. The meeting includes a director's report and a budget update for FY25.

• Discussion of Meeting Room Policy
• Discussion of Unattended Children Policy
• FY26 proposed additional staff
• Fall Town Meeting preparation
• Annual Action Plan and Director Evaluation (November)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet via webinar on October 17, 2024, to discuss standard agenda items including Chairperson's Comments, Business from the Public, the Administrator's Report, and Advisory Board Members Comments. No specific votes, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural and includes a public comment period.

Open Space Committee

The committee is meeting to review community survey and outreach results. Members will discuss the 7-year action plan and conduct an ADA self-evaluation.

• Presentation of community survey outreach results
• De-brief of community outreach tabling session
• Discussion of 7-year action plan
• ADA self-evaluation

Board of Assessors

The Charlton Board of Assessors will approve minutes from August 27, discuss a land parcel transfer (Chapter Land Franklin Hammond strip from Parcel ID 17-B-13.5 to 17-B-13.6), and review new growth and final values for the upcoming classification. The board will also set a date for classification and the next regular meeting, then enter executive session to discuss confidential matters including motor vehicle excise applications, exemptions, abatements, and income forms.

• Approve minutes from August 27
• Transfer of a strip of land from Parcel ID 17-B-13.5 to 17-B-13.6 (Chapter Land Franklin Hammond)
• Review of new growth and final property values
• Set date for classification and next regular meeting
• Executive session for confidential discussions (excise, exemptions, abatements, income forms)

Charlton Housing Authority

The agenda for the October 16, 2024 meeting of the Charlton Housing Authority consists entirely of routine procedural items, including approval of minutes, financial reports, and tenant comments. No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is expected to cover standard administrative business.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Executive Director's report
• Tenant comments
• Review of warrant

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will hold two continued public hearings: one for the Town of Charlton's Fire Sub-Station site plan at 4 Oxford Road, and another for GM Properties' The Villages multi-family units at 35 North Main Street. The board will also consider a request to approve a decommissioning bond for Nextera Energy's solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road. Other business and a planning board update are scheduled.

• Continued public hearing: Town of Charlton Fire Sub-Station site plan at 4 Oxford Road
• Continued public hearing: GM Properties, LLC - The Villages multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Request for approval of a Decommissioning Bond for Nextera Energy solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road
• Other business (unknown at time of posting)

Tri-Epic Regional

This is a routine meeting of the Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee. Agenda items include approval of minutes, financial updates, reports on CERT and other committee activities, and open discussion. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024
• Treasurer's report on accounts: Tri-Epic/CERT, Donations, Website, Operational Cost
• CERT updates on current initiatives and events
• Committee updates: Bi-Law, Radio, HMEP Grant
• Roundtable discussion for emerging issues

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a special legislation item for a Fire Sub Station and review changes to the Special Town Meeting Warrant from October 1. They will also handle an appointment for a DCRSD Student Representative and the resignation of a Full Time Dispatcher.

• Special legislation for Fire Sub Station
• Resignation of Full Time Dispatcher
• Appointment – DCRSD Student Representative
• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant changes from 10/1/24

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health is meeting to review its workplan, IMA, and financial status. The body will also receive updates from shared staff and hold discussions among member communities.

• Workplan review
• IMA review
• Financial review
• Shared Staff updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for six Notices of Intent and one resource area delineation. The body will also discuss and vote on a No Disturb No Build Zones Policy.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street
• Notice of Intent for a new Fire Station at 4 Oxford Road
• Vote on No Disturb No Build Zones Policy

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to consider a 2024-2025 snow removal bid, receive a fiscal year 2025 quarterly financial report, and hear updates on special education, multi-tiered support systems, and a proposed Charlton Fire Substation and Charlton Middle School sign. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and out-of-state field trips to New Jersey and Rhode Island.

• Consideration of 2024-2025 snow removal bid
• Annual AHREA (asbestos) notification
• Fiscal Year 2025 quarterly financial report
• Approval of out-of-state field trips: East Rutherford, NJ (SHRHS) and Warwick, RI (CMS)
• Update on Charlton Fire Substation and Charlton Middle School sign

Board of Health

This meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussions under old business regarding the Flint Road Landfill and PFAS contamination. No public hearings, ordinances, or fee changes are scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with known topics for discussion.

• Acceptance of prior meeting minutes for September 10, 2024
• Discussion of Flint Road Landfill (old business)
• Discussion of PFAS (old business)
• Consideration of other business unknown at time of posting
• Determination of next Board of Health meeting date

Tri-Epic Regional

The committee will meet to review reports from the secretary and treasurer and discuss ongoing emergency planning initiatives. The agenda includes updates on CERT, the website, and the HMEP Grant.

• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• CERT progress report on current initiatives and events
• HMEP Grant committee update
• Bi-Law and Radio Committee updates

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee will meet to discuss a recap of the September 10 Board of Health meeting, current recycling products and prices, a plan for promoting Spencer Transfer Station participation this month, and the need for school Green Teams for RDP. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.

• Recap of Board of Health meeting on September 10, 2024
• Discussion of recycling products and prices
• Plan for promoting Spencer Transfer Station participation this month
• Need for school Green Teams for RDP

Activities Council

The Charlton Activities Council will meet to review prior meeting minutes and discuss planning for the upcoming Trunk or Treat event, including entertainment and volunteer coordination. Additional workshops and events will also be considered, with time for public input.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Trunk or Treat event planning: entertainment and volunteers
• Discussion of other workshops and events

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan application for a Fire Sub-Station at 4 Oxford Road, and continue a hearing for GM Properties' multi-family units at 35 N. Main Street. The board will also consider a bond reduction request from GAIR LLC for the Jennings Road Ext. Subdivision. Other business includes approval of minutes and an update.

• Public hearing: Town of Charlton – Fire Sub-Station Site Plan at 4 Oxford Road
• Continued public hearing: GM Properties, LLC – The Villages Multi-Family Units at 35 N. Main Street
• Bond reduction request: GAIR LLC – Jennings Road Ext. Subdivision (Phase 2 and Phase 3)
• Minutes approval
• Other business (unknown at time of posting)

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee is meeting to review the current status of the project with Context Architecture and CHA. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Planning Board review.

• Project status review with Context Architecture and CHA
• Update on Planning Board Review

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will review the August 2024 monthly operating report from Veolia. The body will also discuss roadway improvement infrastructure at Route 20 and Richardson Corner Rd via McClure Engineering.

• Veolia August 2024 Monthly Operating Report
• McClure Engineering infrastructure for Route 20/Richardson Corner Rd roadway improvements
• Senior Abatement approvals

Economic Development Commission

The commission will receive updates on ongoing projects, the Charlton Business Alliance, and an economic development survey. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists mainly of discussion and updates.

• Update on ongoing projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Economic Development Survey
• Other business (unknown at time of posting)

Select Board

The Charlton Board of Selectmen will meet on October 1, 2024, to conduct a joint appointment with the Planning Board for an open position until May 2025. They will also consider removing two properties from Chapter 61 forestry tax status, meet with the Finance Committee to finalize the Special Town Meeting warrant, set trick-or-treat dates, and review a policy on disposition of real property.

• Joint appointment with Planning Board to fill an open position until May 2025
• Request to remove two properties (L Turner Rd. & Old Worcester Rd.) from Chapter 61
• Meeting with Finance Committee to finalize STM Warrant and Motions
• Special alcoholic beverage license request from St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus 11379
• Review of BOS Policy on Disposition of Real Property

The Select Board, jointly with the Planning Board, appointed Robert Beringer to fill a vacant Planning Board seat until the May 2025 election. The Board also finalized the Special Town Meeting warrant, including adding Article 5 (borrowing for Engine 2), and approved several other articles. Additionally, the Board set Trick or Treat hours, approved a special alcohol license, and adopted a property disposition policy.

• Appointed Robert Beringer to Planning Board (unanimous roll call)
• Approved not exercising right of first refusal for Chapter 61 removal (unanimous)
• Re-opened STM warrant to add Article 5 (Engine 2 borrowing) and closed it (unanimous)
• Supported STM Articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 (unanimous)
• Passed over indefinitely STM Article 3 (unanimous)
• Set Trick or Treat for Oct 31, 5:00-7:30pm (unanimous)
• Approved special alcohol license for Knights of Columbus (unanimous)
• Adopted Disposition of Real Property policy (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for four special permit and variance requests. These include proposals for a new commercial development and residential modifications. The board will also review minutes from July 16, 2024.

• Proposal to demolish a building at 16 Sturbridge Rd. to build a convenience store and gas station
• Request to convert a back building to a 1-bedroom apartment at 100 Worcester Rd.
• Request for a variance to expand a deck at 234A Partridge Hill Road
• Request to construct a 2-car garage at 197 Sunset Drive

Finance Committee

The Charlton Finance Committee will meet jointly with the Selectboard to review draft warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. They will also receive an update from the Finance Director and Town Administrator on financial matters. The committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and may address other business as needed.

• Joint meeting with Selectboard to review draft STM warrant articles
• Update from Finance Director and Town Administrator
• Approval of Aug 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Other business – unknown at time of posting
• Next meeting: Oct 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting

Planning Board

This is a brief, largely procedural meeting. The only substantive item is a joint appointment of a Planning Board member by the Planning Board and Select Board. No other business has been specified.

• Joint appointment of a Planning Board member with the Select Board

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council will meet remotely to discuss pending items including the grant cycle, roles and members, and action items such as an update on the art show date and a finance report. The meeting also includes reviewing and approving previous minutes.

• Discussion on grant cycle for cultural funding
• Update on Art Show Date
• Finance report review
• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Review of roles and members

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for multiple Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The body will also discuss and vote on a No Disturb No Build Zones Policy.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street
• Notice of Intent for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for a new Fire Station at 4 Oxford Road
• Discussion and vote on No Disturb No Build Zones Policy

Old Home Day Committee

The Old Home Day Committee is meeting to discuss the successes and necessary improvements of the 2024 event. The body will also review ideas for next year and coordinate with the road race.

• Review of 2024 Old Home Day positives and improvements
• Coordination with Road Race
• Planning for next year's event
• Review of committee membership

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority is meeting for routine business: approving minutes, receiving financial reports, and hearing tenant comments. No specific actionable items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of prior meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Executive director's report
• Tenant comments

Select Board

The Charlton Select Board will meet on September 24, 2024, to conduct a joint appointment with the Planning Board, consider a request to remove property from Chapter 61 classification, and meet with the Finance Committee to finalize the Special Town Meeting warrant. The board will also set the date and time for Trick or Treat.

• Joint appointment with Planning Board to fill an open position until May 2025 Annual Town Election
• Request to remove property from Chapter 61 at L Turner Rd. & Old Worcester Rd.
• Meeting with Finance Committee to finalize STM Warrant and Motions
• Set date and times for Trick or Treat

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to review FY 2025 budget updates and 2024 water testing results. The body will also discuss weed surveys, treatments, and stormwater MS4 matters.

• FY 2025 Budget Updates
• 2024 Weed Surveys and Treatments
• 2024 Water Testing
• MS4 / Stormwater

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will meet jointly with the Select Board to appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda notes only 'Other Business' unknown at time of posting.

• Joint appointment with Select Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss the FY2024 audit and set goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The body will also consider a new paraprofessional position at CES and updates to district policies.

• FY2024 Audit Presentation by CBIZ
• Request for a paraprofessional position at CES
• Vote on Superintendent's 2025-2026 Goals
• Vote on School Committee's 2025-2026 Goals
• Review of new Policy IHBH and updated Policy KE

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss and potentially take action on several park and facility updates. Items include ADA upgrades at Maynard Field and the snack shack, repairs to skatepark and basketball court cracks, and portable toilets for Pickle Ball. Commissioners will also review minutes, bills, and a phone line status update.

• ADA upgrades at Maynard Field
• Portable toilets for Pickle Ball
• Pitcher's mound and Memorial field repairs
• Skatepark and basketball court crack repairs
• Prindle Lake potential add-ons and ideas

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review updates on local signage and site progress. The body will discuss plans for artwork, permits, and specific repairs to town historical assets.

• BayPath signs update
• Community garden updates for Fitzgerald Rd.
• Cultural Council/Portrait grant
• Schoolhouse progress and planning
• Fay Mountain Farm repairs

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

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

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will hold four public hearings: one to update flood plain regulations in Section 6.9 of the Zoning Bylaw to comply with FEMA; one for a scenic road special permit for National Grid on N. Sturbridge Road; one for a fire sub-station site plan at 4 Oxford Road; and a continued hearing for GM Properties' multi-family units at 35 N. Main Street. The board will also consider a decommissioning bond for Nextera Energy's solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road and approval of a not-required plan for Stone-Gale Road.

• Public Hearing: Update Charlton Zoning Bylaw Section 6.9 Flood Plain Regulations to comply with FEMA
• Public Hearing: Town of Charlton Fire Sub-Station Site Plan Application at 4 Oxford Road
• Continued Public Hearing: GM Properties, LLC - The Villages Multi-Family Units at 35 N. Main Street
• Request for Decommissioning Bond approval for Nextera Energy Solar Facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road
• Approval-Not-Required for Stone-Gale Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct interviews for a Planning Board seat and a Planning Board Alternate seat. The primary seat is to be filled until May 1, 2027.

• Interviews for Planning Board Seat (term ending 5/1/2027)
• Interviews for Planning Board Alternate Seat

The Planning Board interviewed Robert Beringer and unanimously approved his appointment to fill a vacant Planning Board seat until the May Annual Town Meeting. Two other applicants withdrew before the meeting. The board adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved Robert Beringer to fill Planning Board vacancy until May Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of Katherine Hirtz and one other applicant

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on National Grid's request for a Special Permit to remove trees along North Sturbridge Road, a designated Scenic Road, to install new telephone poles. The poles are needed to connect a solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road to 3-phase power in Sturbridge. The board will decide whether to grant the permit.

• Special Permit request by National Grid (939 Southbridge St, Worcester) to remove trees on North Sturbridge Road
• Purpose: install telephone poles to connect solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road to 3-phase power in Sturbridge
• North Sturbridge Road is a designated Scenic Road under Charlton Zoning By-Law
• Public hearing scheduled for September 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM in person and via Zoom

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss updating the town's Zoning Bylaw. The proposal focuses on Section 6, Subsection 6.9 regarding Subdivision Regulations for Flood Plain Regulations to ensure compliance with updated FEMA Regulations.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw Section 6, Subsection 6.9 (Subdivision Regulations for Flood Plain Regulations)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the need for an additional dispatcher at the Police Department and review the draft FY25 Capital Expenditure plan. They will also hear an update from the Finance Director and Town Administrator, and approve the minutes from the August 21 meeting.

• Discussion on need for an additional police dispatcher
• Review of draft FY25 Capital Expenditure
• Update from Finance Director and Town Administrator
• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee discussed and supported the Police Chief's request to lease vehicles for the department, with a motion carried. They also discussed the need for an additional dispatcher, funded by excess levy capacity, with a warrant article planned for Town Meeting. No formal votes were taken on the dispatcher or other items.

• Supported leasing police vehicles (motion carried)
• Discussed adding a dispatcher, funded by excess levy capacity, with warrant article planned
• Reviewed draft capital expenditure plan with adjustments
• Discussed budget formatting for FY26, requesting more detailed submissions

Cemetery Commission

The Charlton Cemetery Commission will discuss old and new business including stone wall repair/restoration at Bay Path Cemetery, the Evelyn Russell monument, a question about the Mayotte lot in Westridge Cemetery, and the upcoming FY2026 budget. The meeting also includes routine items such as accepting prior minutes and reviewing monthly burial counts and expenses.

• Motion to accept minutes from August 13 meeting
• Further discussion on stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Continued discussion on Evelyn Russell monument
• Question on Mayotte lot in Westridge Cemetery
• Discussion on upcoming FY2026 budget

The Charlton Cemetery Commission approved two deed sales for Westridge Cemetery lots, ratified monthly expenses, and authorized the purchase of four new tires for the pick-up truck. They also voted to prepare a deed for the Mayotte lot if none is found, and to transfer $250 to Edna Story's estate for a previously unpaid lot buyback. No major policy changes were made.

• Approved deed sale to John A. & Tara L. Fuhrmann for $2,000 (lot E-2, row 3) plus $1,300 perpetual care
• Approved deed sale to Andrea M. Jachimezyk for $450 (lot C-1B, lot 34) plus $230 perpetual care
• Ratified monthly expenses totaling $622.53 across four warrants
• Voted to prepare a deed for Mayotte lot if no deed is found by next meeting
• Authorized purchase of four tires for pick-up truck for $1,162 from Dick's Tire Barn
• Voted to transfer $250 to Edna Story's estate for previously unpaid lot buyback

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council will meet remotely to discuss pending items including updates on the grant cycle, a dance studio invitation, and the art show date. They will also review and approve the minutes from the September 5th meeting and address roles and membership.

• Grant cycle update with dance studio invite
• Update on Art Show date
• Review and approve minutes from September 5th
• Discussion of roles and members

The Charlton Cultural Council met remotely and approved the minutes from September 5 and September 17 unanimously. The council discussed upcoming grant cycle outreach, member roles, and planning for the art show, but made no final decisions on these items.

• Approved September 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health (CCPH) Board of Health will meet via Zoom. The board plans to review the final Fiscal Year 2025 workplan and an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) update. Financial reports and shared staff updates are also on the agenda, along with discussion among member communities.

• Final FY25 workplan review
• IMA (intermunicipal agreement) review
• Financial updates
• Shared staff updates
• Member communities discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on several Notices of Intent for development projects, including a 72-lot subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road, a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road, and a 40-unit multi-family housing development at 35 North Main Street. They will also vote on stormwater BMP demonstration and No Disturb No Build Zones policies, and consider two requests for removal from Chapter 61 land protection.

• Notice of Intent for a 72-lot subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road (DEP# 128-1923)
• Notice of Intent for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road (DEP# 128-1851)
• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street (DEP# 128-1938)
• Notice of Intent for a new Fire Station at 4 Oxford Road (DEP# 128-1945)
• Request for removal from Chapter 61 for City Depot Road (Parcel ID 17-B-13.5) and 44 Old Worcester Road

The commission approved Orders of Conditions for six projects, including a shared driveway at 6 Gale Road, two single-family homes on Southbridge Road, a septic replacement at 162 Sandersdale Road, a driveway turn-around at 426 Stafford Street, and a Certificate of Compliance for 7 Pineland Road. Hearings were continued for several larger projects, including a 72-lot subdivision and a gas station. The commission also voted to adjust a draft No Disturb No Build Zone policy to a 12-foot zone.

• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 6 Gale Road shared driveway (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Lot 2 Southbridge Road single-family house (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Lot 3 Southbridge Road single-family house (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 162 Sandersdale Road septic replacement (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 426 Stafford Street driveway turn-around (unanimous)
• Continued hearings to Sept 25 for 28 Curtis Hill Road subdivision, 16 Sturbridge Road gas station, and 35 North Main Street housing
• Continued hearing to Oct 9 for 4 Oxford Road fire station
• Voted to adjust draft No Disturb No Build Zone policy to 12-foot zone (unanimous)

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water/Sewer Commission meets to review a monthly operating report from Veolia, consider a sewer connection for the Curtis Hill Estate, and discuss multiple notices of intent to sell land, including Charlton Orchards Group LLC's proposal to convert land at 44 Old Worcester Rd to residential. Old business includes infrastructure improvements at Route 20/Richardson Corner Rd and a follow-up on a sewer backup incident at 78 Stevens Park Rd from April 2024.

• Veolia monthly operating report for July 2024 with capital items
• Curtis Hill Estate – sewer connection
• Charlton Orchards Group LLC – 44 Old Worcester Rd Lots A & B – Notice of Intent to Sell and Convert land to residential
• City Depot Rd – 17-B-13.5 – Notice of Intent to Sell to recreational land
• McClure Engineering – Route 20/Richardson Corner Rd infrastructure improvements

The Charlton Water/Sewer Commission approved a $141,791.14 warrant and the August 7, 2024 minutes. It waived the right of first refusal on two land parcels (Charlton Orchards Group Inc. and City Depot Road) and granted a hardship water connection to a property at 51 Northside Road. The commission also approved a sign-off for two apartments becoming one at Overlook, and approved paying $7,958.03 to Mr. & Mrs. Coderre for a sewer incident.

• Approved warrant of $141,791.14 (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Waived right of first refusal on Charlton Orchards Group Inc. parcels (unanimous)
• Waived right of first refusal on City Depot Road recreational land (unanimous)
• Granted hardship water connection to 51 Northside Road (unanimous)
• Approved sign-off for two apartments becoming one at Overlook (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $7,958.03 to Mr. & Mrs. Coderre (unanimous)

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Committee will review the 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan and the Superintendent's goals. The body will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy regarding the Superintendent and wage and benefits agreements.

• Update on Charlton Fire Substation
• Selection of DCRSD representative Attorney for School Committee
• 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan
• Superintendent’s 2024-2025 Goals
• Executive session on collective bargaining (DCPA)

Board of Health

The Charlton Board of Health will review and vote on a well variance for 234A Partridge Hill Rd. They will also receive updates on the Flint Road Landfill and PFAS issues, as well as an update from the Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Well variance for 234A Partridge Hill Rd.
• Update from Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee
• Update on Flint Road Landfill
• Update on PFAS
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Charlton Board of Health tabled a well variance for 234A Partridge Hill Rd. until the next meeting because plan changes were needed and involved parties were absent. The board also heard an update from the Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee, which reported receiving a $3,500 DEP recycling dividends grant, and discussed PFAS and mosquito concerns.

• Tabled well variance for 234A Partridge Hill Rd. until next meeting
• Accepted August 13, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several appointments, including an administrative assistant and a special police officer. They will hear an update on animal control and a dog hearing. New business includes a request to install two automatic license plate reader cameras and several special alcoholic beverage licenses. Old business includes closing the warrant for a Special Town Meeting, discussing use of Free Cash, and a possible name change from Selectmen to Select Board. The meeting will conclude with an executive session regarding police union collective bargaining.

• Request to install 2 Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras within public right-of-way
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License requests for The Overlook Fall Festival and two weddings
• Close warrant and review draft requests for Special Town Meeting
• Discussion on use of Free Cash
• Discussion on change of name from Selectmen to Select Board

The Select Board voted 3-1 to euthanize the dog Puka if a placement is not found within 30 days, with David Singer dissenting. The board also approved several appointments, including Chelsea Belk as Administrative Assistant, and approved the installation of two Flock Safety license plate reader cameras. Additionally, the board closed the Murphy dog hearing and approved three special alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Approved motion to euthanize Puka if no placement found in 30 days (3-1)
• Closed Murphy dog hearing after fence inspection (unanimous)
• Appointed Chelsea Belk as Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Provasoli as Department Assistant for Building Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Streeter to Historical Commission/Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Kowalchek as Special Police Officer (unanimous)
• Approved installation of 2 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras (unanimous)
• Approved three special alcoholic beverage licenses (unanimous)

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee will discuss sales for Old Home Day, ordering products from Go Green Solutions, and preparing a presentation of the year's efforts for the Board of Health at its September 10 meeting. No decisions are scheduled; all items are topics for discussion.

• Discussion of Old Home Day sales
• Products to order from Go Green Solutions
• Presentation of year's efforts to the Board of Health on September 10 at 6:00 PM

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council will meet remotely to discuss the upcoming grant cycle, address action items, and review and approve meeting minutes from previous sessions. The meeting is also open for community input.

• Discussion of the grant cycle for local cultural projects
• Action items review
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes

The Charlton Cultural Council met remotely and reviewed pending items, including the grant cycle, reimbursement requests, and art show planning. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed moving the art show back to May and continuing work on a logo and social media plan. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024.

• Reimbursement requests for Roger Tincknell and NV Creations marked as done
• Priorities and Guidelines submitted to MCC (done)
• Discussed moving art show to May, pending Karen's preference
• Angela and Kathleen to handle social media campaign for art show
• Continued work on logo options to present to Andrew
• Next meeting set for September 17, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will hold several public hearings including a zoning map amendment to remove the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Overlay District, a fire facility sub-station site plan, continued hearings on multi-family units and a battery energy storage system, and a new hearing for a home-based daycare. They will also discuss an annual approval extension request for a subdivision, approve a not-required plan, consider field modifications, and review Chapter 61 parcel release requests. The meeting includes routine updates and other business as posted.

• Public Hearing to amend Zoning Map removing Wireless Telecommunications Overlay at 92, 98, 106 Northside Road
• Public Hearing (Continued) for ZP Battery DevCo Battery Energy Storage System at 288 Southbridge Street
• Public Hearing for Town of Charlton Fire Facility Sub-Station Site Plan at 4 Oxford Road
• Public Hearing (Continued) for GM Properties The Villages Multi-Family Units at 35 N. Main Street
• Public Hearing for proposed Home Based Daycare Business at 63 Hanson Road

The Charlton Planning Board approved a special permit for a battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road, a home-based daycare at 63 Hanson Road, and a one-year extension for the J. Jill Development subdivision. It also recommended zoning map changes to remove a wireless overlay district and approved several other items, including an ANR for four buildable lots and a site plan modification. The board authorized the Planning Director to sign a Certificate of Occupancy for the Amazon warehouse, with a proposed launch date of September 22, 2024.

• Approved home-based daycare at 63 Hanson Road (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for J. Jill Development subdivision to 8/23/25 (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning map change to remove wireless overlay district at 92, 98, 106 Northside Rd for Oct. 21 Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for ZP Battery DevCo battery storage at 288 Southbridge Rd (unanimous)
• Approved ANR for 4 buildable lots on Saundersdale Rd (unanimous)
• Approved site plan modification at 241 Sturbridge Rd (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Certificate of Occupancy for Amazon warehouse at 53 Sturbridge Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended no objection to releasing parcels from Chapter 61A/61B for Hammond and Charlton Orchards (unanimous)

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application submitted by the Town of Charlton. The proposal is for a new 13,150 square foot firehouse substation.

• Site plan application for a 13,150 square foot firehouse substation at 4 Oxford Road

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2024, to consider amending the Zoning Map by removing the Wireless Telecommunication Facilities District overlay from 92, 98, and 106 Northside Road (Tax Map 24, Blocks A, Lots 4, 4.4, and 4.1). The applicant is the Planning Board itself. The hearing will be held both remotely via Zoom and in person.

• Proposed Zoning Map amendment to remove Wireless Telecommunication Facilities District overlay from three parcels at 92, 98, and 106 Northside Road.

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee will review the project status with Context Architecture and CHA, and examine the 60% construction document cost estimate. An update on the Planning Board review will also be provided.

• Review project status with Context Architecture and CHA
• Review of 60% CD (construction document) cost estimate
• Update on Planning Board Review

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2024, to consider a site plan application from Julianna Roy for a family daycare serving up to five children at her home at 63 Hanson Road. The property is zoned Agricultural/R-60. The meeting will be held both in person and via Zoom.

• Site plan application for family daycare for up to five children at 63 Hanson Road (Assessors Map 37, Block A, Lot 40)

Economic Development Commission

The Charlton Economic Development Commission will meet to receive updates on ongoing projects and the Charlton Business Alliance. They will also discuss an Economic Development Survey. The agenda includes an item for other business as yet unknown. No specific proposals or votes are listed.

• Update on Ongoing Projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Discussion on Economic Development Survey

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications, including a proposal to demolish a disused industrial building at 16 Sturbridge Rd. to build a convenience store and gas station, and a variance request to expand a deck at 234A Partridge Hill Road. The board will also consider a continuance for a request to convert a building into a one-bedroom apartment at 100 Worcester Rd. Procedural items include approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Edward Services, LLC seeks special permit/variance to demolish existing building and pavement at 16 Sturbridge Rd. and construct a new convenience store and gas station (Map 27, Block C, Lot 7).
• Public hearing: Eric and Shannon Dunigan seek variance to expand a deck at 234A Partridge Hill Rd. (Map 83A, Block J, Lot 3).
• Consider and vote on a continuance: Raafit & Rania Shenoda's application to change a back building to a 1-bedroom apartment at 100 Worcester Rd. (Map 35, Block B, Lot 3).
• Review and approve minutes of July 16, 2024.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hear new business on Chapter Land Right of First Refusal (ROFR) for parcels owned by Lozoraitis and Charlton Orchards. The meeting will then enter executive session to discuss confidential matters including motor vehicle excise applications, abatements, and income forms.

• Chapter Land ROFR Lozoraitis, Parcel ID 21-A-9 & 22-B-1
• Chapter Land ROFR Charlton Orchards, Parcel ID 36-C-10.1, 36-C-10.2, 36-C-10.3
• Executive session to discuss excise, abatements, and confidential tax forms

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly decide on a well variance application for 234A Partridge Hill Rd. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, old business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Well variance request for 234A Partridge Hill Rd.

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council will discuss priorities and guidelines, review the grant cycle, and consider action items. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, with no specific project or funding decisions on the agenda.

• Discussion of Priorities and Guidelines
• Review of Grant Cycle
• Action Items discussion
• Review and Approve Minutes

The Charlton Cultural Council met remotely and unanimously approved the meeting minutes. Members discussed finalizing the FY25 Priorities and Guidelines for the MCC site, with a deadline of August 31, and prepared for the upcoming grant cycle opening September 1. No formal votes were taken on funding decisions.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set FY25 funding priorities including public art, music, STEM, and DEIAB projects
• Scheduled grant applications to open Sept 1 and info session Sept 5

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee is meeting to review preliminary community survey results and a demographics presentation as part of updating the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The committee will also review the previous action plan and discuss an ADA self-evaluation. No binding decisions are expected; the focus is on gathering input and shaping future goals.

• Community survey outreach update and preliminary results
• Charlton demographics presentation
• Previous action plan review
• ADA self-evaluation discussion

Old Home Day Committee

The Old Home Day Committee will review minutes from August 14 and discuss updates on flyers, vendors, advertising, and finances. They will also coordinate event components including the soap box, antique cars, parade, t-shirts, and gazebo scheduling. A wrap-up meeting date will be set.

• Acceptance of minutes from August 14, 2024
• Flyer update and folding
• Vendor and advertising updates
• Finances update
• Gazebo scheduling and golf cart control

Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to discuss the year-end financial report and board re-organization. The meeting also includes reports from the treasurer and executive director.

• Year End Financial Report
• Board Re-organization

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, set the FY25 meeting schedule, review annual goals, and receive updates from the Finance Director and Town Administrator. No specific fiscal actions or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Agenda consists of procedural items only (minutes, schedule, goals, updates).

The Finance Committee approved edits to its annual goals, specifying that the Stabilization Fund be maintained at 10% of the town's annual budget and that at least 10% of fiscal year free cash be voted into Stabilization Funds. The committee also reviewed the FY25 capital budget presentation and discussed the fire substation timeline, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved edits to annual goals: Stabilization Fund at 10% of annual budget, 10% of free cash to Stabilization Funds (all in favor)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will vote on consent items such as warrants and minutes, and discuss new business including approval of food service meal pricing and manager pay scale, a capital project for fire alarm system upgrade at Charlton Elementary School, and the 2024-2025 school committee goals and meeting plan. Other items include student handbook updates, an energy bus update, and a vanpool presentation.

• Approval of food service meal pricing and food service manager pay scale
• Capital project update: fire alarm system upgrade at CES
• Middle and elementary student handbook updates by principals
• Energy bus presentation by Assistant Superintendent Kelly True
• School Committee 2024-2025 goals and meeting plan draft

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to swear in members and review the FY 2024/25 budget. The body will discuss water testing, weed surveys, and stormwater management.

• FY 2024/25 Budget Updates
• 2024 Weed Surveys and Treatments
• 2024 Water Testing
• MS4/Stormwater
• Process for repaving/fixing of private roads

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting for a tour of the Amazon building located at 53 Sturbridge Rd.

• Tour of Amazon building at 53 Sturbridge Rd.

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss updates and conditions at Maynard Field, Memorial Field, and Prindle Lake, along with other recreation items. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are listed; the agenda consists of updates and discussions.

• ADA accessibility at Maynard Field
• Pitcher's Mound and Memorial Field conditions
• Pickle Ball discussion
• Prindle Lake ideas for add-ons
• Camera update from IT

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to review guidelines and priorities for the FY25 grant cycle. The body is seeking community input on important cultural issues, program maintenance, and target populations for public funding.

• Review of FY25 Funding Priorities including Public Art, Musical Performances, and STEM programs
• Discussion of grant preferences for new applicants over repeat grantees
• Evaluation of project reach and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Belonging (DEIAB) criteria
• Community survey regarding LCC funding priorities and challenges facing cultural organizations

The Charlton Cultural Council met remotely and reviewed its FY25 funding priorities, which emphasize public art, musical performances, educational and STEM programs, and prioritizing new applicants and partial funding. No community members attended the meeting, but a few survey responses were received and will guide the grant process. The council also discussed membership recruitment, grantee requirements, and financial reporting rules with a Mass. Cultural Council representative.

• Reviewed and confirmed FY25 funding priorities (no formal vote recorded)
• Noted no community members attended; survey responses will direct grant process
• Discussed recruitment strategies to maintain minimum council membership
• Reviewed grantee fund usage rules: 75% must be granted, 20% programming, 5% admin
• Noted grant awardees have one year to use funds or request extension

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the library's strategic plan. The agenda also includes a review of the FY '25 budget and reports from the directors.

• Strategic Plan discussion
• FY '25 Budget report
• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the library's Strategic Plan, which will be forwarded to the Select Board/Town Offices and added to the library's website. The board also approved the July 18, 2024 minutes with one correction. No other substantive decisions were made; a discussion on political group use of the community meeting room was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Strategic Plan unanimously
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 with one correction (unanimous)
• Recommended canceling September 19, 2024 meeting if no agenda items
• Deferred discussion on political group use of community room to future meeting

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2024 has been cancelled. The meeting was originally set to include routine items such as Chairperson's comments, public business, Administrator's Report, and board member comments.

• Meeting cancelled

Conservation Commission

The Charlton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on multiple Notices of Intent for development projects, including a 72-lot subdivision, a gas station and convenience store, a battery energy storage system, and 40 multi-family housing units. The commission will also consider permit issuance, certificate of compliance, enforcement orders, and other business.

• 72-lot subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road (NOI DEP#128-1923)
• Gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road (NOI DEP#128-1851)
• Battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road (NOI DEP#128-1929)
• 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street (NOI DEP#128-1938)
• New shared driveway crossing at 6 Gale Road with 1.5:1 wetland replication (NOI DEP# not specified)

Old Home Day Committee

The Charlton Old Home Day Committee will meet to plan the upcoming event. Key discussions include an advertising budget of $1,500 for radio spots, vendor updates, and logistical items such as the parade, kids games, and antique car display. The committee will also review minutes from the previous meeting and recruit new members.

• Advertising budget of $1,500 for radio scheduling on WSRS and other stations
• Vendor update led by Rebecca
• Parade planning update by Patsy
• Soap Box, Kids Games, and Antique Cars status reports
• Recruitment of new members

Finance Committee

The Charlton Finance Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, set the committee meeting schedule for FY25, review annual goals, and receive updates from the Finance Director and Town Administrator. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Setting of FY25 committee meeting schedule
• Review of annual goals
• Finance Director update
• Town Administrator update

Select Board

The Charlton Board of Selectmen will consider setting the date and opening the warrant for a Special Town Meeting. They will also discuss appointments including an Assistant Town Administrator, receive an update from the DPW Superintendent on highway projects, and review police details for large events. Other items include declaring a 2007 Ford Taurus as surplus and continuing discussion on the Animal Control Officer position.

• Set date and open warrant for Special Town Meeting
• DPW Superintendent Nick Piehl update on Highway Projects
• Appointment of Assistant Town Administrator
• Request to declare 2007 Ford Taurus as surplus
• Police Details for Large Events

The Select Board unanimously approved several appointments, including Mary Devlin as Assistant Town Administrator and Janet Crockett as Per Diem Department Assistant. They also set a Special Town Meeting for October 21, 2024, and discussed a potential bylaw for police details at large events, but took no final action. The board continued a discussion on the fate of the dog Puka to September 10.

• Appointed Mary Devlin as Assistant Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Appointed Janet Crockett as Per Diem Department Assistant for Town Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Appointed 8 poll workers (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Baxter as Special Police Officer and 3 traffic controllers (unanimous)
• Re-appointed 12 members to Lakes & Ponds Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Senior Center Cook Kenneth Goudreau (unanimous)
• Set Special Town Meeting for October 21, 2024, and opened warrant (unanimous)
• Declared 2007 Ford Taurus as surplus (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on a well variance request for 234A Partridge Hill Rd. They will also receive updates on the Flint Road Landfill and PFAS issues. Routine items include approval of prior meeting minutes and department head reports.

• Well Variance for 234A Partridge Hill Rd.
• Flint Road Landfill update
• PFAS discussion
• Acceptance of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Department Head Reports

The Board of Health voted to table a well variance request for 234A Partridge Hill Rd until a perc test is completed, a green card from the abutter is obtained, and the engineer is available. The board also received updates on the Flint Road landfill PFAS testing and discussed potential future regulatory changes.

• Tabled well variance for 234A Partridge Hill Rd pending perc test and abutter green card (all in favor)
• Accepted June 25, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m. (all in favor)

Cemetery Commission

The Charlton Cemetery Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, sign deeds, and review monthly burial counts and expenses. Under old business, they will further discuss stone wall repair at Bay Path Cemetery, the Evelyn Russell monument, and capital items for the fall Special Town Meeting. New business includes reviewing quotes for a cemetery tent and proposed upcharges for additional services.

• Continued discussion on capital items for fall Special Town Meeting
• Further discussion on stone wall repair/restoration at Bay Path Cemetery
• Review quotes for a cemetery tent
• Review proposed upcharges for additional services
• Update on new full-time laborer position

The Charlton Cemetery Commission approved the purchase of an aluminum tent for graveside services at $3,260.10 from Holland Supply Inc., financed with a $2,000 transfer from the grave opening Revolving Fund and the balance from the Cemetery Expense account. The Commission also voted to adopt changes to burial service fees, including a $100 surcharge for graveside services not attended by a funeral director and tent rental fees of $175 on weekdays and $200 on Saturdays/holidays. A motion was passed to move the Evelyn Russell monument from chapel storage to the receiving tomb at Northside Cemetery. The Commission supported a capital request for a replacement John Deere tractor at approximately $16,000-$16,500 for the fall Special Town Meeting.

• Approved purchase of aluminum tent from Holland Supply for $3,260.10, financed via $2,000 Revolving Fund transfer and Expense account balance
• Adopted fee changes: $100 surcharge for graveside services without funeral director; tent rental $175 weekdays, $200 Saturdays/holidays
• Voted to move Evelyn Russell monument from chapel storage to receiving tomb at Northside Cemetery
• Supported capital article for replacement John Deere X758 tractor, cost $15,813.75, for fall Special Town Meeting
• Ratified prior month's expenses totaling $1,005.24 from Expense Account
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes as amended
• Signed deeds for Westridge Cemetery lots, including $4,000 from Gonyea and $1,000 from Zamis
• Filled full-time laborer position with Owen Myers

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the Blueberry Festival recap, future purchases, and a yearly meeting with the Board of Health to review the committee's year. The agenda consists of routine discussion items with no votes or decisions.

• Blueberry Festival recap
• Future purchases discussion
• Yearly meeting with Board of Health in September

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee met on August 13, 2024, and made no formal decisions. They scheduled future meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30, with September 9 and October 7 in the Community Room. They discussed promoting Spencer Transfer Station access for Charlton residents and a possible future trip there.

• Scheduled future meetings on Mondays 4:30-5:30 (no vote recorded)
• Set September 9 and October 7 meetings in Community Room (no vote recorded)

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health (Charlton, Sturbridge, Sutton, Spencer, Wales) meets remotely via Zoom. The board will review the FY245 budget and discuss the FY25 workplan. Other items include renewal of the Inter-Municipal Agreement and discussion among member communities.

• FY245 budget review
• FY25 workplan review & discussion
• IMA renewal (Inter-Municipal Agreement)
• CCPH member communities discussion

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health held a routine meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed issues with the scanning project, reviewed the workplan, and talked about revising IMA language regarding liability costs. The meeting adjourned without taking any substantive actions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning map change and a battery energy storage system. Members will also discuss potential by-law revisions for tiny houses and review decommissioning bonds and subdivision extensions.

• Public hearing for zoning change from Business Enterprise Park to Agricultural at 98 Northside Road
• Discussion on Zoning By-Law revision to allow tiny houses on one-parcel of existing property
• Decommissioning Bond request for Nextera Energy solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road
• Continued public hearing for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Street
• Subdivision plan approval extension requests for Lambs Farm Estates (Brookfield Road) and 60 City Depot Road

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend a zoning map change for 6.68 acres at 98 Northside Road from Business Enterprise Park to Agricultural, placing it on the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant. The board also approved a subdivision plan extension for Lambs Farm Estates, tabled a solar decommissioning bond review, and continued a battery storage hearing pending legal opinion.

• Recommended zoning map change for 98 Northside Road (BEP to Agricultural) for October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Lambs Farm Estates Definitive Subdivision Plan extension to July 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied J. Jill Development subdivision extension until escrow issues discussed (unanimous)
• Tabled Nextera Energy decommissioning bond review to September 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Continued 288 Southbridge Road battery storage hearing to September 4, 2024 for legal opinion (unanimous)
• Approved ANR for Southbridge Road (Land Planning, Inc.) (unanimous)
• Approved ANR for City Depot Road (DC Engineering) (unanimous)
• Approved ANR for 40 Carroll Hill Road (DC Engineering) (unanimous)

Water/Sewer Commission

The commission will discuss the June 2024 monthly operating report from Veolia, consider a sewer abatement request for 36 N. Main Street, and review sewer connection proposals for L. Turner Road and Curtis Hill Estates. New business includes drainlayer testing results, a Blue Tank Water Proposal, and an invoice from SERVPRO for Stevens Park Road. Old business covers an infrastructure update on Rt. 20/Richardson Corner Rd by McClure Engineering.

• Veolia June 2024 monthly operating report
• Sewer abatement request at 36 N. Main Street
• L. Turner Rd sewer connection proposal
• Curtis Hill Estates sewer connection proposal
• McClure Engineering infrastructure update on Rt. 20/Richardson Corner Rd

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will review the project status with Context Architecture and CHA. The meeting includes a review of the Design Development Plan, cost estimates, and the IT plan for the fire substation.

• Review of Design Development Plan and Estimate
• Review of IT Plan
• Project status update with Context Architecture and CHA

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on August 7, 2024, to consider a request by Waldo Eastman to rezone 6.68 acres at 98 Northside Road from Business Enterprise Park (BEP) to Agricultural R-60 (AR-60). The hearing will be conducted both in person and via Zoom. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 98 Northside Road
• Applicant: Waldo Eastman
• Parcel size: 6.68 acres
• Proposed zoning: Agricultural R-60
• Current zoning: Business Enterprise Park

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive updates on ongoing projects and the Charlton Business Alliance, then discuss a strategy to achieve planned growth goals. The meeting also includes an item for other business and adjournment.

• Update on ongoing projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Strategy discussion on planned growth

Cultural Council

The Charlton Cultural Council will meet remotely to review priorities and guidelines, discuss the upcoming grant cycle, reconcile the budget, and approve minutes from previous meetings. This is a routine administrative meeting with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Priorities and Guidelines for upcoming grant cycle
• Discussion of Grant Cycle timing and requirements
• Budget Reconciliation for current fiscal period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The council reviewed and discussed its FY25 priorities and guidelines, scheduling a community input meeting for August 15 and a survey. It also began budget reconciliation and approved the August 1 minutes unanimously. No final decisions on funding or grants were made.

• Approved August 1 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled community input public meeting for August 15, 6 p.m.
• Planned to post community input survey and promote grant cycle on Facebook in August
• Assigned Angela to renew CCC link from Mass Cultural Council
• Agreed to review prior grants and roll over funds if programs incomplete

Old Home Day Committee

The Old Home Day Committee will review minutes from July 13 and discuss vendor updates, including a food truck behind the library. Other topics include banner/donation updates, layout of the common, finances, entertainment from Extraordinary Arts LLC, kids games, award nominations, antique cars, parade, thank-you notes, road race interaction, and t-shirts for members. No decisions are recorded; the agenda consists of updates and planning items.

• Vendor update: Rebecca reports on vendors
• Food truck location: behind Library
• Entertainment contract: Extraordinary Arts LLC
• Basia Award nominations: bios needed
• Finances update: Alycia reports

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and receive updates on various town projects. Discussion items include facility improvements and regional updates.

• ADA Maynard Field update
• Pitcher's Mound cover for Memorial field
• Prindle Lake add-on ideas
• Pickle Ball discussion
• CMRPC update

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee is meeting to finalize a community survey and flyer for the Open Space and Recreation Plan update. They will also discuss outreach event planning, review town-owned open space and recreation sites, and examine unique scenic features. Previous action plans will be reviewed to guide next steps.

• Finalize community survey and accompanying flyer
• Set survey launch and close dates
• Plan community outreach events
• Review inventory of town-owned open space and recreation sites
• Discuss unique and scenic features of Charlton

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The body is reviewing various residential, commercial, and utility projects to determine their impact on wetlands and buffer zones.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street
• Notice of Intent for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for an Aquatic Management Program at Putnam Pond (Oxford Road)

The Charlton Conservation Commission issued Orders of Conditions for several projects, including Lot 6 Boucher Drive, 0 L Stevens Road, Lot A-1 and B-1 Schoolhouse Road, Lot B-5 Oxbow Road, and 35 North Main Street. The commission also issued Negative Determinations for work at 15 Laurie Lane, 187 Berry Corner Road, and 40 Blood Road, and approved a Certificate of Compliance for 81 Northside Road. Multiple public hearings were continued to August 14, 2024, including those for 6 Gale Road, 28 Curtis Hill Road, and the 288 Southbridge Road battery storage project.

• Issued Order of Conditions for DEP #128-1932, Lot 6 Boucher Drive
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 0 L Stevens Road septic systems
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Lot A-1 and B-1, 6 Schoolhouse Road
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Lot B-5 Oxbow Road
• Continued hearing for 35 North Main Street 40-unit multifamily project to Aug 14
• Issued Negative Determination for 15 Laurie Lane regrading
• Issued Negative Determination for 187 Berry Corner Road gazebo
• Issued Negative Determination for 40 Blood Road single-family residence

Activities Council

The Charlton Activities Council will review minutes from June 29 and discuss planning for the upcoming Blueberry Festival. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment.

• Discussion of Blueberry Festival planning

The Charlton Activities Council approved selling blueberries at $5 per pint and water bottles at $1 each during the upcoming Blueberry Festival. Members also assigned tasks for signs, tent rental, baking contest follow-up, and supplies. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved selling berries at $5/pint and water at $1/bottle (all approve)
• Assigned BB to put signs on cones for portapotty placement
• Assigned KF to contact N. Veras re: status of no parking signs
• Assigned DK to follow up with tent rental
• Assigned KF to follow up with Cornerstone re: baking contest
• Assigned DK to purchase 2 cases of water and 2 bags of ice
• Assigned J. Butler to monitor bounce house
• Approved motion to adjourn (all assent)

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Charlton Public Library will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 20, 2024, discuss a trustee photo for strategic goals and objectives, and receive reports including the director's report and updates on the FY24 and FY25 budgets.

• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024
• Trustee picture for Strategic Goals and Objectives
• Director's report
• Budget FY '24 review
• Budget FY '25 review

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet via webinar on July 18, 2024, for a standard agenda including Chairperson's comments, public input, an Administrator's Report, and board member discussion. No specific votes or policy actions are listed on the agenda.

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on 16 Notices of Intent for projects including a 72-lot subdivision, a gas station and convenience store, a battery energy storage system, and a 40-unit multi-family development. Other business includes permit issuance, minutes approval, and a request for removal from Chapter 61.

• Notice of Intent for 72-lot subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for 40 multi-family housing units at 35 North Main Street
• Notice of Intent for aquatic management at Putnam Pond using herbicides and algaecides

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss planning and updates for Old Home Day. Discussions include vendor coordination, entertainment, and event activities.

• Food truck vendor update for the library area
• Entertainment provided by Extraordinary Arts LLC
• Planning for fireworks parking, trash, and the parade
• Coordination of the Soap Box Derby and road race
• Review of individual community service award nominations

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet virtually to discuss a recommendation regarding a bond sale. The meeting is conducted via remote participation.

• Review and approval of Bond Counsel/Treasurer Bond Sale recommendation from Treasurer Catherine Lamica

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Raafit & Rania Shenoda for a Special Permit/Variance to convert a back building into a 1-bedroom apartment at 100 Worcester Rd. The property is zoned Community Business and currently has a single-family home and commercial unit. The board will also review minutes from July 2 and discuss updates to the ZBA application.

• Public hearing for Special Permit/Variance at 100 Worcester Rd. (Map 35, Block B, Lot 3) to add a 1-bedroom apartment in a back building.
• Review and approve minutes of July 2, 2024.
• Review and update ZBA application form.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review updates on BayPath signs and plans for other signage. The body will also discuss updates regarding a community garden idea for Fitzgerald Rd. and preparations for Old Home Day.

• BayPath signs update
• Community garden idea for Fitzgerald Rd.
• Old Home Day planning
• Plans for signs

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to review warrants and personnel requests. The agenda includes requests for a Special Education Coordinator and an LPN District Nurse. A workshop for school committee goal setting is also planned.

• Request for a Special Education Coordinator
• Request for an LPN District Nurse
• School Committee Goal Setting workshop
• Approval of warrants

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water/Sewer Commission will review the May 2024 monthly operating report and a five-year capital plan from Veolia. The meeting also includes discussions on a sewer moratorium, senior abatements for FY 25, and a grinder pump policy letter.

• Veolia May 2024 Monthly Operating Report and 5-year Capital Plan
• Sewer abatement request for 36 North Main Street
• Discussion on a sewer moratorium
• FY 25 Senior Abatements
• McClure Engineering roadway improvements at Route 20/Richardson Corner Rd

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee is reviewing the status of the fire substation project with Context Architecture and CHA. The agenda includes a review of the project schedule, design development plan, and cost estimates. Additionally, members will be appointed to review and approve pre-qualified sub bidders.

• Review project status with Context Architecture and CHA
• Review Design Development Plan and Estimate
• Appointment of members to review and approve pre-qualified sub bidders

Planning Board

The Charlton Planning Board will hold several public hearings regarding development projects. Discussions include multi-family housing at 35 North Main Street and a battery energy storage system on Southbridge Street. The board will also consider a decommissioning bond for the Nextera Energy solar facility.

• Public hearing for multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Public hearing for battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Street
• Decommissioning bond request for Nextera Energy solar facility
• Special permit hearings for Gale Road and Casey Road

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a special alcoholic beverage license application and various municipal appointments. The agenda includes public hearings for a pole on Masonic Home Road and an animal control update. The board will also review bid awards for asphalt milling and fuel procurement.

• Special Alcoholic Beverage License application for The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc.
• Asphalt Milling and Removal Bid Award
• FY25 Fuel Procurement Bid Award
• Pole Hearing – Masonic Home Road
• Animal Control Officer update regarding Puka

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will review meeting minutes and facility updates. Discussions include ADA access at Maynard Field and pitcher's mound covers at Memorial Field. The agenda also includes shuffleboard and tables for Prindle Lake.

• ADA updates for Maynard Field
• Pickleball and tennis court updates
• Pitcher's mound cover for Memorial Field
• Shuffleboard and tables at Prindle Lake

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Joel Patenaude and Judy Hoffstein. The petitioners are seeking a special permit or variance to demolish an existing two-story dwelling and rebuild a new one at 64 Lincoln Point Rd.

• Special Permit/Variance for demolition and rebuilding at 64 Lincoln Point Rd.

Activities Council

The Charlton Activities Council is meeting to discuss planning for the Blueberry Festival. The agenda also includes reviewing previous minutes and updates regarding facilities and calendars.

• Blueberry Festival discussion
• Review of May 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Facility and calendar updates
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet on June 27, 2024, to review administrative reports and tenant comments. New business items include an update to the Fair Housing Policy and a contract for the Executive Director.

• Update to Fair Housing Policy
• Executive Director contract
• Treasurer's Report

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee is meeting to discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update. The committee will review the community survey, flyers, and outreach strategies.

• Review and finalize community survey
• Review of outreach flyers
• Planning for community outreach events
• Discussion of PARC Grant ideas

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is discussing various logistics for upcoming Old Home Day activities, including vendor updates and parking. Members are also reviewing award nominations and parade details.

• Award nominations for Jean Vincent and Cub pack 165
• Entertainment involving Extraordinary Arts LLC and Pipe & Drums
• Logistics for food trucks, trash, and parking
• Parade planning featuring the Auburn Band
• Updates on social media and vendor status

Cultural Council

The council will provide updates on grants and follow up on an art show. Members will also discuss future plans and the budget, and review minutes from May 2nd and May 14th.

• Grants updates
• Art show follow up
• Future plans and budget
• Review and approval of May 2nd and May 14th minutes

Finance Committee

The committee will approve minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting and conduct committee organization. Members will also review the 2023 Management Letter and receive updates from town officials.

• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Committee organization
• Review of 2023 Management Letter
• Update from Finance Director and Town Administrator

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Committee will introduce the new Dudley Elementary and Middle School principals. The meeting includes a resource use review presentation by ERS and a vote on 2024-2025 French River Education Center bids. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Introduction of Dudley Elementary Principal Christopher Audette
• Introduction of Dudley Middle School Principal Gregg Desto
• Presentation on Dudley-Charlton Resource Use Review by ERS
• Vote on 2024-2025 French River Education Center (FREC) bids

Board of Health

The Charlton Board of Health will discuss new paint stewardship legislation. The board will also address ongoing matters regarding PFAS and the Flint Road Landfill.

• Paint Stewardship Legislation
• Flint Road Landfill
• PFAS

Cemetery Commission

The Commission will review monthly burial counts, expenses, and sign necessary documentation. Discussion includes stone wall restoration in Bay Path Cemetery and upcoming capital items for the fall Special Town meeting. An update on a new full-time laborer position is also scheduled.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Update on new full-time laborer position
• Motion regarding solar lights erected in Westridge Cemetery on 6/14/24
• Discussion of upcoming Capital items for fall Special Town meeting
• Review of prior months' expenses

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will address board reorganization and potential changes to by-laws. The meeting also includes discussions on strategic goals, a vision statement, and a vacancy in the CPL Charitable Trust Fund.

• Board Reorganization
• CPL Charitable Trust Fund vacancy
• By-Law changes
• Strategic Goals and Objectives
• Vision Statement

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meeting consists of procedural items. The agenda includes the Administrator’s Report and comments from the Chairperson and board members.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss updates regarding portraits and BayPath signs. The meeting also includes a discussion of a community garden idea for Fitzgerald Rd.

• Portrait update
• BayPath signs update
• Community garden idea for Fitzgerald Rd.

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health will review FY24 budget funds and discuss the FY25 workplan. The meeting includes updates on tobacco control contracting, scanning contracts, and IMA renewal. A vote may be held regarding adoption of posting methods complying with 940 CMR 29.03(3).

• FY24 budget review and remaining funds
• Tobacco control contracting update
• Scanning contract update
• IMA renewal
• Adoption of posting methods complying with 940 CMR 29.03(3)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for several development projects, including a new gas station and Route 20 improvements. Other agenda items include residential septic systems and an aquatic management program for Putnam Pond.

• Proposed 72-lot subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Proposed gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Route 20 improvements including roadway widening and a signalized intersection
• Battery energy storage system construction at 288 Southbridge Road
• Aquatic Management Program for Putnam Pond to control algae growth

DCRSD- School Committee

The committee will review a facilities condition assessment presentation and discuss 2024-2025 student handbook changes. Members are also scheduled to vote on the Superintendent's contract and the adoption of new English Language Arts instructional materials.

• Vote on Superintendent’s contract
• Facilities Condition Assessment presentation by Habeeb & Associates Architects
• Adoption of English Language Arts High Quality Instructional Materials
• 2024-2025 Student Handbook changes
• Approval of Washington, DC field trip (#446)

Board of Assessors

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items, including board reorganization and the approval of April minutes. The Board will also discuss new growth, audits, and confidential matters in executive session.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Board reorganization
• Discussion of new growth and audits
• Executive session regarding motor vehicle excise applications
• Executive session regarding exemptions and abatement applications

Tri-Epic Regional

The Tri-Epic Regional Emergency Planning Committee will review financial accounts and approve minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes progress reports on CERT initiatives and updates from the Bi-Law, Radio, and HMEP Grant committees.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer's report on Tri-Epic/CERT accounts
• Bi-Law Committee updates
• Radio Committee updates
• HMEP Grant updates

Select Board

The Charlton Select Board will review several town appointments, including a police sergeant promotion. The agenda also includes a dangerous dog hearing and updates on PFAS and crumbling concrete. Additionally, the board will discuss policies for flag displays and alarm codes.

• Sergeant promotion for the Charlton Police Department
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License application (O’Donnell Wedding)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing (Murphy)
• Update on PFAS and crumbling concrete
• Review of Flag Display and Key & Alarm Code policies

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee will meet to conduct a review of the RDP completion. The meeting also includes discussions regarding future projects and purchases.

• RDP completion review
• Discussion of future projects and purchases

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will discuss updates regarding Maynard Field accessibility and Memorial Field maintenance. The agenda also includes reports on playground cameras and work needed for fields and courts.

• ADA update for Maynard Field
• Pitcher's mound cover for Memorial Field
• Shuffleboard/tables project at Prindle Lake
• IT camera update for the playground
• Highway DPW update on field and court work

Planning Board

The board will conduct public hearings regarding various subdivision plans and special permits. This includes discussions on multi-family units, battery energy storage, and a doggie daycare. The board will also take action on a surety bond for the Amazon facility site.

• Public hearing for Valley Green Grow subdivision at 44 Old Worcester Road
• Special permit hearing for a doggie daycare at 10 N. Sturbridge Road
• Action on Amazon facility site surety bond at 53 Sturbridge Road
• Continued hearing for multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Continued hearing for battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Street

Planning Board

The June 5, 2024, meeting consists of an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy. No other items are listed for the open session.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy (VGG)

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will consider entering into a purchase and sale agreement for Assessors Map 39-A-18 and 39-A-17. The agenda also includes the appointment of a Water & Sewer Managing Director and discussions regarding N. Main St infrastructure.

• Purchase and sale agreement consideration for Assessors Map 39-A-18 and 39-A-17
• Appointment of Water & Sewer Managing Director
• N. Main St isolation valve discussion with McClure Engineering
• Sewer connection for Curtis Hill Estates
• Veolia April 2024 monthly operating report

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will review the fire substation project status with Context Architecture and CHA. The agenda includes reviewing the 100% Design Development Plan, plan changes, and fire suppression system design.

• Review of 100% Design Development Plan
• Discussion on Fire Suppression System Design
• Project status review with Context Architecture and CHA

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application to operate a doggie day care at an existing train station building at 10 North Sturbridge Road. The request is reviewed under Zoning By-Law Sections 200-3.2, 200-7.1D, and 200-7.2, which allow kennels in the R-40 Residential-Low Density zone with a special permit. Residents may review the site plan at the Planning Board Office or Town Clerk’s Office and submit comments during the June 5 meeting.

• Public hearing on special permit for doggie day care at 10 North Sturbridge Road
• Request by Brent and Ann Sellew to use existing train station building without new construction
• Property zoned R-40 Residential-Low Density (Assessor Map 11A, Block C, Lots 4 and 7)
• Zoning By-Law Sections 200-3.2, 200-7.1D, and 200-7.2 govern kennel permits

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive updates on ongoing projects and the Charlton Business Alliance. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding outreach strategies.

• Update on ongoing projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Discussion on outreach strategies

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is reviewing logistics and vendor updates for Old Home Day. Discussion topics include parade planning with the Auburn Band, financial status, and event components like the Soap Box Derby.

• Vendor updates including fireworks and parking
• Parade planning involving Auburn Band
• Antique Car awardee nominations
• Soap Box Derby coordination
• Financial review

DCRSD- School Committee

The Capital and School Safety Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on various district projects. The agenda includes reviews of architectural plans and equipment updates.

• Architectural review discussion
• Radio system update
• Fire panel update
• Solar projects update

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to review reports from the Treasurer and Executive Director. The board will also address the resignation of Cedric Flower.

• Resignation of Cedric Flower

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water/Sewer Commission and Selectboard are holding a joint meeting. The primary purpose is to appoint a member to the Water/Sewer Commission to serve until the May 2025 Annual Town Election.

• Appointment of Water/Sewer Commission member

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a well variance for Hiland Road. The board will also address ongoing business regarding PFAS and the Flint Road Landfill.

• Well variance for Hiland Road
• Flint Road Landfill discussion
• PFAS discussion

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The committee will meet at Town Hall to discuss various water-related topics. Discussion items include budget updates and environmental surveys.

• FY 2024/25 Budget Updates
• 2024 Weed Surveys
• 2024 Water Testing
• MS4 /Stormwater

Cemetery Commission

The Commission will elect officers and discuss May 20th A.T.M. results regarding additional funding for a second full-time laborer. The meeting also includes discussions on stone wall repairs at Bay Path Cemetery and a potential radar program from WPI.

• Election of Cemetery Commissioners
• Funding for a second full-time laborer position
• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Potential ground penetrating radar program from WPI
• Discussion on Evelyn Russell monument

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to appoint a Highway Department Light Equipment Operator and members to the Economic Development and Water/Sewer Commissions. The board will also conduct a dangerous dog hearing regarding an individual named Murphy.

• Dangerous Dog Hearing - Murphy
• Appointment of Light Equipment Operator for the Highway Department
• Appointments to the Economic Development Commission
• Joint appointment of a Water/Sewer Commission member
• Authorization of electronic Board signatures for license renewals

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss updates regarding the Blueberry Festival. The discussion will cover the lower barn, facilities, and events.

• Blueberry Festival updates regarding lower barn, facilities, and events

Open Space Committee

The committee is holding its first kickoff meeting to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The body will discuss plan requirements, community survey outreach, and a potential public workshop for late summer or early fall 2024.

• Review of OSRP requirements including ADA Self-Assessment
• Discussion of community survey timeline and outreach
• Review of PARC Grant ideas
• Discussion of contract extension
• Drone imagery sites list

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial construction. The body is reviewing projects including roadway improvements on Route 20 and a proposed gas station. The commission will also consider an aquatic management program for Putnam Pond.

• Route 20 improvements including a signalized intersection, roadway widening, and bike lane grading (241 Sturbridge Road)
• Proposed gas station and convenience store construction at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Aquatic Management Program to control plants and algae at Putnam Pond (Oxford Road)
• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road (Continued to June 12)
• Enforcement Order regarding tree removal within wetlands at 3 Hemlock Road

Recreation Commission

The commission will review the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and address bills for a phone line. Discussion items include an update on ADA Maynard Field and reviewing pickleball bids. The agenda also includes a topic regarding a pitcher's mound cover for Memorial Field.

• Pickle Ball bids
• ADA Maynard Field update
• Pitcher's Mound Cover for Memorial Field
• Review of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss the results of Town Meetings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The agenda is primarily procedural with one item of new business.

• Update on Town meeting outcomes for Fiscal Year 2025

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet to review reports from the Treasurer and Executive Director. The board will discuss the resignation of Cedric Flower under new business.

• Resignation of Cedric Flower

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing a public hearing regarding a property at 0 Old Worcester Rd. The board will consider a request for a special permit or variance to build a single-family residence on a vacant lot currently zoned as Agricultural.

• Public hearing for special permit/variance to build a single-family residence at 0 Old Worcester Rd.

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council is meeting to review benchmark data from the beginning, middle, and end of the year. The body will also discuss updates regarding scheduling and the Response to Intervention (RTI) structure.

• Review of beginning, middle, and end of year benchmark data
• RTI update and structure discussion
• Scheduling update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a stipend transfer. The meeting includes updates from the Town Administrator and Finance Director.

• Motion to accept Bill Borowski stipend transfer to Senior Center

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review the budget and articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The board will also consider a boundary line agreement for the landfill and a stipend transfer to the Senior Center.

• Review of town meeting articles and budget
• Boundary line agreement for landfill
• Stipend transfer to Senior Center

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to handle board reorganization and review by-laws. The session will also include discussions regarding the annual town meeting and vacancies in the CPL Charitable Trust Fund.

• Board reorganization
• By-law review
• CPL Charitable Trust Fund vacancies
• Budget report

DCRSD- School Committee

The Capital and School Safety Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on various district projects. The body will discuss architectural reviews, radios, fire panels, and solar projects.

• Architectural Review update
• Radios update
• Fire panels update
• Solar Projects update
• Future discussion of Parking Lot Expansion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding definitive subdivision plans and special permits. The board will also appoint board offices.

• Public Hearing: Valley Green Grow (VGG) Definitive Subdivision Plan at 44 Old Worcester Road
• Public Hearing: Curtis Hill Estate, Inc. Flexible Development Definitive Plan off New Spencer Road
• Public Hearing: Stone Reduced Frontage Lot & Common Driveway Special Permits at Gale Road

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate planning for Old Home Day. Discussions include vendor updates, fireworks logistics, and financial oversight.

• Vendor updates and placement behind the library
• Fireworks parking and logistics
• Financial review
• Entertainment and setup planning
• Award ceremony nominations

Public Hearings

The Planning Board is holding a public hearing on a remand from the Massachusetts Land Court. The board will consider a definitive subdivision plan for 44 Old Worcester Road submitted by Valley Green Grow.

• Definitive subdivision plan for 44 Old Worcester Road (Assessor Map 36, Block C, Lot 10)
• Proposed creation of two lots and a roadway with a cul-de-sac approximately 170 feet in length
• Request for several waivers of the Board's Regulations

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation (VGG). The board may reconvene in open session to take necessary actions related to these items.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation (VGG)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to handle several appointments and a pole hearing for Brookfield Road. The agenda includes the discharge of a mortgage for 125 Blood Road and a bid award for material services and goods.

• Pole Hearing for Brookfield Road
• Discharge of Mortgage for 125 Blood Road
• Bid award for Material Services & Goods
• Appointments for Council on Aging Director, Conservation Commission, and Traffic Controllers
• 2024 Scholarships

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss grant updates and follow up on an art show. The agenda also includes discussions regarding future plans, the budget, and action items.

• Grants Updates
• Art Show Follow Up
• Future Plans + Budget
• Review and Approve Minutes for May 2nd and May 14th

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will meet to review the principal's report and teacher/staff updates. The agenda includes a budget report and discussions on parent and community engagement.

• Principal's report on school activities and academic progress
• Budget report on financial updates and allocations
• Discussion of parent and community involvement initiatives

DCRSD- School Committee

The Heritage School Council will discuss the process for placing students for the next school year and provide a budget update. Members will also review the school handbook and three goals for updating the School Improvement Plan.

• Student placement process for next year
• Budget update
• Review of three goals for the School Improvement Plan
• Review of the school handbook

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to reorganize the board and vote on the use of signature stamps. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an upcoming recount for the Annual Town Election Board of Selectman race.

• Reorganization of Board
• Vote on use of Registrar signature stamps
• Recount for Annual Town Election Board of Selectman race

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The committee is meeting to welcome a new member and recap Earth Fest. Members will work toward a June RDP deadline and discuss future purchases.

• Welcome of new member Jean Hanks
• Work toward RDP deadline in June
• Earth Fest recap
• Discussion of future purchases

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will meet to reorganize the board and review previous minutes. The agenda also includes updates on ADA improvements at Maynard Field and discussions regarding pickleball and Memorial field equipment.

• Board reorganization
• ADA Maynard Field update
• Pickleball discussion
• Pitcher's mound cover for Memorial field
• Review of bills and stipends

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health is meeting to review the FY24 budget and discuss hiring for a new position. The body will also discuss tobacco control contracting and member communications.

• FY24 budget review
• New position hiring
• Tobacco control contracting discussion with Joan HamleB

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial developments. The body will also discuss Route 20 infrastructure improvements and a battery energy storage system.

• Notice of Intent for Route 20 improvements including a signalized intersection and roadway widening
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road
• Notices of Intent for single-family houses at Lot 2 and Lot 3 Southbridge Road
• Request for Amendment for ADA accessibility improvements at 12 Dresser Hill Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a system replacement at 73 Blood Road

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will review the Veolia monthly operating report for March 2024 and discuss sludge design/build price quotes. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a Center Depot Rd sewer connection and the resignation of the Water/Sewer Managing Director.

• Veolia Monthly Operating Report - March 2024
• Sludge Design/Build out price quotes and approval
• Center Depot Rd Sewer Connection
• Water/Sewer Managing Director Resignation
• Stevens Park Rd Pump Station Back up

DCRSD- School Committee

The Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review feedback on several distributed policies. The subcommittee will also receive updates on the School Committee Handbook and Charting the Course.

• Review of Background Checks policy (ADDA)
• Review of Retire Facilities policy (FCB)
• Review of Naming New Facilities policy (FF)
• Review of Relations with Non-Public Schools policy (LBC)
• Review of Student Teachers policy (LDA)

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to discuss personnel appointments and policy updates. The body is considering the appointment of Ms. Kelly True and reviewing several district policies.

• Appointment of Ms. Kelly True as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
• Approval of out-of-state field trips to Grandy, CT and Washington, DC
• Policy actions regarding background checks, naming of facilities, and student teachers
• Policy action on relations with non-public schools
• Superintendent's evaluation

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review pending items. The agenda includes updates on grants and a debrief regarding an art exhibit.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit debrief
• Review and approval of minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting continued public hearings on several special permits and development plans. The board will also consider a decommissioning bond request for a solar facility.

• Special Permit for drive-thru coffee shop at 32-34 Worcester Road
• The Villages multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Decommissioning Bond for Nextera Energy solar facility at 261 North Sturbridge Road
• Battery Energy Storage System at 288 Southbridge Street
• Curtis Hill Flexible Development Definitive Plan off New Spencer Road

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee will meet to review the current status and changes of the project with Context Architecture and CHA.

• Project status and changes review with Context Architecture and CHA

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will review the March 2024 monthly operating report from Veolia. Discussion includes sludge design/build price quotes, a sewer connection on Center Depot Rd, and the resignation of the Water/Sewer Managing Director.

• Veolia Monthly Operating Report - March 2024
• Sludge Design/Build out price quotes and approval
• Dan Prouty – Center Depot Rd Sewer Connection
• Water/Sewer Managing Director Resignation
• Stevens Park Rd Pump Station Back up

Economic Development Commission

The commission will receive updates on ongoing projects and the Charlton Business Alliance. Members will also discuss outreach strategies.

• Update on ongoing projects
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Discussion on outreach strategies

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two special permit and variance requests. These include a request to build a new home on a vacant lot and a request to modify a residential property's deck and walls.

• Special Permit/Variance for 69 Glen Echo Shore Rd. to replace retaining walls and extend back deck
• Special Permit/Variance for 0 Old Worcester Rd. to build a single family residence

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review old business regarding the Flint Road Landfill and PFAS. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from March 26, 2024, and department head reports.

• Flint Road Landfill
• PFAS

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission will meet via Zoom to review prior meeting minutes. The commission will also address bills related to a phone line and pickleball.

• Review/accept prior meeting minutes
• Bills for a phone line
• Bills for pickleball

DCRSD- School Committee

The Heritage School Council will meet to discuss the process for placing students for the next school year. The body will also review a budget update and three goals for the School Improvement Plan.

• Student placement process for next year
• Budget update
• Review of three goals for the School Improvement Plan

Historical Commission

The Historical District Commission and Historical Commission will meet to review applications for property alterations and new construction. The body will also address the acceptance of donations and several items of old business regarding town structures and storage.

• Application for addition at 20 Cemetery Road
• Application for windows at 314 Stafford Street
• Application for new construction at 493 Stafford Street
• Acceptance of donations
• Discussion of schoolhouse, icehouse, and attic paintings/prints

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial construction. The body will review projects ranging from single-family homes to a gas station and infrastructure improvements on Route 20.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for Route 20 improvements at 241 Sturbridge Road, including a signalized intersection and roadway widening
• Notice of Intent for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road (continued to May 8)
• Enforcement/Violation review for 102 City Depot Road

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to review finances, vendor updates, and entertainment for Old Home Day. Members will also discuss filling specific roles, including Trash Coordinator and Stage Manager.

• Review of committee finances
• Selection of Trash Coordinator
• Selection of Stage Manager
• Vendor updates
• Entertainment planning

DCRSD- School Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding fiscal year 2025 and district fees for preschool, athletics, and SHRHS parking. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Superintendent’s evaluation and an update on the Town of Charlton Fire Department Substation.

• Update on Fiscal Year 2025
• Update on DCRSFees (preschool, athletics, SHRHS parking)
• Presentation of Superintendent’s Evaluation
• Town of Charlton Fire Department Substation update
• Resolution for a Purchasing Card (P-Card)

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will review the School Improvement Plan and updates for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on FY25 budget development.

• School Improvement Plan review
• 2023-2024 School Year Updates
• FY25 Budget Development

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will meet at Community Hall to review reports and business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a revision to the Annual and Capital Plan.

• Revision to Annual and Capital Plan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Selectboard are holding a joint meeting to review and vote on Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The session includes updates from the Finance Director and Town Administrator.

• Review of and vote on Town Meeting Warrant Articles

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will meet to receive reports from the principal and staff. The agenda includes a budget report and discussions on new business and community engagement.

• Budget report on financial updates and allocations
• Principal's report on school activities and academic progress
• Teacher and staff representative report

Cemetery Commission

The Commission will review burial counts, expenses, and previous meeting minutes. Members will discuss ongoing maintenance projects including stone wall repairs in Bay Path Cemetery and fencing replacement at Westridge cemetery. The agenda also includes discussions on the FY25 budget and a proposed Facilities Director position.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Chain link fencing replacement quotes for Westridge cemetery
• Updated FY25 Budget discussion
• Discussion on proposed Facilities Director position

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee to finalize the town budget and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also review financial policies and a request for a special event permit. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation regarding the Police Union.

• Finalization of budget and Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Activities Council request for Special Event & Traffic & Crowd Management Permit
• Review of Financial Policies & Procedures Manual
• Resignation of Traffic Constable
• Executive session regarding Police Union collective bargaining or litigation

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several facility updates. Items include reviewing quotes for pickleball improvements, ADA Maynard Field updates, camera status, band shell updates, and staining the LL deck/stairs. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review quotes received for Pickle Ball update
• ADA Maynard Field updates
• Band Shell update
• LL Deck/Stairs staining
• Camera status

Activities Council

The Activities Council is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). The body will also receive updates regarding events, facilities, and the lower barn for the Blueberry Festival.

• Review of March 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of MOUs
• Blueberry Festival updates regarding events, facilities, and the lower barn

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review pending items. The body will discuss grant updates and the debrief of an art exhibit.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit debrief including pick up schedule and next steps
• Review and approval of minutes

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the library's mission statement, staffing updates, and vacancies in the CPL Charitable Trust Fund. The board will also review budget and director reports for March and April.

• Mission Statement discussion
• Library staffing update
• CPL Charitable Trust Fund vacancies
• Review of March and April Directors' reports
• Budget review

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold a meeting via webinar. The agenda consists of routine reports and public business with no specific projects or contracts listed.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for several special permits and site plan modifications. The meeting includes discussions on a new zoning by-law amendment regarding utility-scale battery energy storage.

• Special Permit for a drive-thru coffee shop at 32-34 Worcester Road
• Special Permit for reduced frontage lot/common driveway on Old Worcester Road
• Multi-family units at 35 North Main Street (The Villages)
• Battery Energy Storage System at 288 Southbridge Street
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for a Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System Overlay District

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application by David Morin. The board will consider the approval of common driveways and reduced frontage lots to build two single-family homes.

• Application for two common driveways and three reduced frontage lots at 122 and 124 Old Worcester Road
• Proposed construction of two new single family homes on approximately 24.6 +/- acres

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit and Site Plan application. The application seeks approval for a drive-thru coffee window at 32-34 Worcester Road.

• Special Permit and Site Plan application for Alleycats Realty Trust and Cellmates Realty Trust
• Proposed drive-thru coffee window at 32-34 Worcester Road (Route 20)
• Project site is approximately 1.15 acres zoned Community Business (CB)

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee is meeting to discuss information from a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) webinar. The body will identify specific RDP areas to focus on before a June deadline.

• RDP information from DEP Webinar
• RDP focus areas for June deadline

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss new growth, audits, and final town meeting articles. The meeting includes an executive session to review confidential excise, exemption, and abatement applications.

• Review of new growth
• Review of audits
• Review of final town meeting articles
• Executive session on motor vehicle excise applications
• Executive session on exemptions and abatement applications

Lakes & Ponds Committee

The Lakes & Ponds Committee will meet to discuss FY 2024 budget updates and 2023 drawdowns. The agenda includes reviews of water testing, surveys, and the Docks and Piers Bylaw.

• FY 2024 Budget Updates
• 2023 Drawdowns
• 2024 Water Testing
• Docks and Piers Bylaw Review
• SCR Catch Basins

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health will meet to discuss financial and staffing matters. The body is reviewing the FY24 budget and discussing new position hiring and tobacco control contracting.

• FY24 budget review
• New position hiring
• Tobacco control contracting
• Scanning services

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial developments. The body will also discuss a stormwater complaint and updates regarding Sibley Pond and solar projects.

• Notice of Intent for a 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Notice of Intent for a gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Notice of Intent for Route 20 improvements at 241 Sturbridge Road including a signalized intersection and roadway widening
• Notice of Intent for a battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road (continued to May 8)
• Stormwater complaint regarding 37 Leland Drive

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to vote on several personnel and operational appointments. The body will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and updates to middle school instructional materials.

• Appointment of Joseph DeSantis as Director of Finance and Operations
• Action on School Choice for the 2024-2025 school year
• Action on 2024-2025 enrollment of DCRSD staff students
• Discussion on Town of Charlton Fire Department Substation
• Review of policies regarding background checks, facility naming, and student teachers

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to receive updates on grants and plan an art exhibit. The body will also review and approve minutes from April 8th and April 10th.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit expenses, reception, and schedule
• Approval of April 8th and April 10th minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Selectboard and DCRSD. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of the 2025 draft budget.

• Review of 2025 Draft Budget
• Update from Finance Director and Town Administrator

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Boards of Selectmen. The body will discuss the FY25 budget and receive a presentation on the Fire department Substation Project.

• Discussion of FY25 Budget
• Presentation on Fire department Substation Project

Tri-Epic Regional

The Tri-EPIC Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review financial accounts and receive a presentation from the Salvation Army. The body will discuss updates regarding CERT, the organization's website, and the HMEP Grant.

• Presentation by the Salvation Army
• Approval of February 13, 2024 minutes
• HMEP Grant update
• CERT initiatives and events progress report
• Bi-Law and Radio Committee updates

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee and DCRSD School Committee to discuss the FY25 budget. The meeting includes a presentation on the Fire Department Substation Project and a review of a revised Host Community Agreement with Green Gold Group.

• FY25 Budget discussion with Finance Committee and DCRSD School Committee
• Fire department Substation Project presentation
• Revised Host Community Agreement for Green Gold Group
• South Central Massachusetts Veteran’s Service District IMA and reapplication
• Appointment of Assistant Town Accountant

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to review grant updates and plan an art exhibit. The body will also address exhibit expenses, the reception schedule, and approve minutes from April 1st and April 3rd.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit planning, expenses, and reception schedule
• Approval of April 1st and April 3rd minutes

Recreation Commission

The commission will review recent bills and provide progress reports on several local recreation sites. Topics include updates for Maynard Field, the band shell, and pickleball developments.

• ADA Maynard Field update
• Band Shell update
• Pickle Ball update
• LL deck and stairs staining
• Slims portable toilets

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The WRTA Audit and Finance Committee will review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The committee aims to prepare a recommendation for the full Advisory Board meeting in April 2024. A vote will be held to recommend the budget as presented.

• Review and discussion of FY'25 budget
• Vote to recommend the FY'25 budget to the Advisory Board

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the 2025 draft budget and long-term debt obligations. The body will also discuss the impact of a fire substation.

• Review of 2025 Draft Budget
• Impact of Fire Substation
• Review of Long Term debt obligations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding residential and energy developments. The meeting includes discussions on site plan modifications and a proposed zoning by-law amendment for battery energy storage systems.

• Public hearing for GM Properties, LLC multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Public hearing for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC energy storage at 288 Southbridge Street
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for a Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System Overlay District
• Decommissioning Bond request for Nextera Energy at 261 North Sturbridge Road Solar Facility
• Approval-Not-Required requests for Hiland Road and Carroll Hill Road

Water/Sewer Commission

The Commission will review the February 2024 monthly operating report from Veolia. Members will discuss a sewer connection at Center Depot Rd and the appointment of a department consultant. The meeting also includes a review of treatment plant gate upgrades.

• Veolia February 2024 Monthly Operating Report
• Connex and spill containment discussion
• Center Depot Rd sewer connection
• W/S Department Consultant appointment
• Treatment Plant Gate Upgrade

Fire Substation Committee

The committee will review the project status with Context Architecture and CHA. Members will discuss the preliminary schematic design estimate and a public information plan. The meeting also includes reviews of the landscape plan and geotechnical site survey.

• Review of Geotechnical Site Survey
• Review of Landscape Plan
• Discussion on Preliminary Schematic Design Estimate
• Discussion on Public Information Plan

Economic Development Commission

The commission will receive updates on ongoing projects and the Charlton Business Alliance. The body will also hold a discussion regarding Discover Central Mass.

• Discussion on Discover Central Mass
• Update on Charlton Business Alliance
• Update on ongoing projects

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to provide updates on grants and plan an art exhibit. The discussion will include the exhibit's budget and reception.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit budget and reception planning
• Review and approval of April 1st and April 3rd minutes

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to discuss updates on grants and plan an art exhibit. The meeting includes discussions on the exhibit's budget and reception.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit budget and reception planning
• Approval of March 13th and March 20th minutes

Heritage School Council

The Heritage School Council is meeting to discuss the Student Opportunity Act. The body will also review upcoming school events and positive behavior rewards.

• Discussion of the Student Opportunity Act
• Review of upcoming HES events and positive behavior rewards
• Review of the District Improvement Plan
• Review of the school council roster and DESE information

Board of Health

The coalition will discuss financial and staffing matters, including scanning services and new positions. The meeting also includes discussion regarding tobacco control contracting and member communities.

• Discussion of new position(s) and job descriptions
• Tobacco control contracting
• Scanning services
• Items for spend-down

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several Notices of Intent regarding residential and commercial construction. The body will also discuss the appointment of Jackie Nowak as Commission Clerk.

• 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road
• Route 20 improvements at 241 Sturbridge Road including roadway widening and a signalized intersection
• Multi-family development at Masonic Home Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review several district policies in preparation for a full School Committee meeting on April 10, 2024. The group will also discuss the DCRSD Policy Reconciliation Project.

• Review of JJIF - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extra Curricular Athletic Activities
• Review of ADDA - Background Checks and ADDA-R - DCJIS Model CORI Policy
• Review of ADF - Wellness Policy
• Review of FEB - Designer Selection Process, FCB - Retire Facilities, and FF - Naming New Facilities
• Review of LBC - Relations with Non-Public Schools and LDA - Student Teachers

Old Home Day Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss finances, entertainment, and staffing roles for Old Home Day. Members will review vendor awards and the status of the Soap Box information on the town website.

• Review of finances
• Selection of Trash Coordinator
• Selection of Stage Manager
• Discussion of donator letter
• Vendor update on awards

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to address new and old business. Discussions include a tight tank at the Maynard Field snack shack and ongoing matters regarding PFAS and the Flint Road Landfill.

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

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council is meeting to discuss highlights of the Student Opportunity Act. The body will also review goal #3 of the School Improvement Plan.

• Overview of Student Opportunity Act
• Review of School Improvement Plan goal #3

Select Board

The Select Board will review the draft Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and the budget. The board is also considering the approval of a ballot question regarding the Fire Sub-Station Project.

• Ballot question approval for Fire Sub-Station Project
• Review of Draft ATM Warrant Articles and Budget
• Nuisance dog hearing regarding dogs owned by Zacek
• Appointments for Local Inspector and Old Home Day Committee
• Nomination of Inspector(s) of Animals

Recreation Commission

The Charlton Recreation Commission meets to review prior minutes and approve bills. Members discuss status updates on ADA compliance at Maynard Field, camera installations, pickleball planning, and band shell maintenance. The agenda also covers preparations for the Earth Day event.

• Review and accept prior meeting minutes
• Approve bills and phone line expenses
• Discuss ADA upgrades at Maynard Field
• Update on pickleball court planning
• Plan Earth Day event and band shell maintenance

Worcester Regional Transit Authority

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold a procedural virtual meeting on March 21, 2024. The agenda lists only standard items: chairperson comments, public business, an administrator’s report, and member remarks. No substantive decisions, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled for this session.

• Chairperson’s comments
• Public business and questions
• Administrator’s report
• Advisory Board members’ comments

Charlton Housing Authority

The Charlton Housing Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding its Annual Plan. The board will also discuss parking lot repairs and a camera proposal.

• Annual Plan Hearing
• Discussion of parking lot repairs/replacement
• Review of Camera Proposal

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will meet to review the School Improvement Plan and the Student Opportunity Act. The body will also receive updates on teaching, learning, and operations, and discuss the development of the FY25 budget.

• FY25 Budget Development
• School Improvement Plan
• Student Opportunity Act
• Handbook Review

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan and special permit application from GM Properties, LLC. The proposal seeks to construct 40 multifamily housing units across 8 buildings on a 6.17-acre property currently containing a single-family home.

• Special permit application for 40 multifamily housing units in 8 buildings
• Project location: corner of 35 North Main Street and L. Stevens Road
• Applicant: GM Properties, LLC

Public Hearings

The Charlton Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit request from ZP Dev. Co. LLC. The proposal is to construct a 5 megawatt AC Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 288 Southbridge Road.

• Special Permit request for 5 megawatt AC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at 288 Southbridge Road (Route 169)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to review updates on grants and plan an upcoming art exhibit. Discussions will include the exhibit budget, reception, and invitations.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit budget and planning
• Review and approval of minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings on several development projects and a zoning amendment. The board will also review special permits for reduced frontage lots and a site plan modification.

• Public hearing for GM Properties, LLC multi-family units at 35 North Main Street
• Public hearing for ZP Battery DevCo, LLC battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Street
• Proposed zoning by-law amendment to add a Utility Scale (Over 5MW) Battery Energy Storage System Overlay District
• Special permits for reduced frontage lots at Carroll Hill Road and Gale Road
• Site plan modification for The Boston Outdoor Living at 220 Sturbridge Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The subcommittee will receive updates on various capital projects and solar initiatives. The agenda includes progress reports on architectural reviews, radios, and fire panels.

• Architectural Review update
• Radio update
• Fire panels update
• Solar Projects update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review the annual report and discuss blighted properties. The meeting includes an executive session to review confidential excise, exemption, and abatement applications.

• Review and approval of November and January minutes
• Annual Report
• Discussion of blighted properties
• Executive session for motor vehicle excise applications
• Executive session for exemptions and abatement applications

Cemetery Commission

The Charlton Cemetery Commission will review monthly burial counts, expenses, and meeting minutes. Discussion topics include stone wall restoration in Bay Path Cemetery and a proposed maintenance garage. The agenda also covers cemetery fencing replacement and spring cleanup schedules.

• Stone wall repair/restoration in Bay Path Cemetery
• Proposed cemetery maintenance garage and design
• Ground penetrating radar program from WPI
• Chain link fencing replacement at Westridge cemetery
• Grave lot purchase inquiry for Westridge cemetery

Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee

The Keep Charlton Beautiful Committee will meet to discuss specific tasks and recycling purchases. The agenda includes an update regarding a visit from the Middle School Green Team.

• RDP tasks for points
• Middle School Green Team visit and update
• Recycling products purchases and KMB dues

Board of Health

The Charlton Coalition for Public Health is meeting to review workplan progress and financial matters. The body will discuss scanning services, potential new positions, and budget spend-down.

• Discussion of new position(s)
• Review of scanning services costs
• Budget spend-down discussion
• Updates from Regional Inspector and Community Health Coordinator

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for various Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. These items involve residential and commercial construction, including a 72-lot subdivision and a gas station. The commission will also discuss stormwater runoff enforcement on City Depot Road.

• 72 Lot Subdivision at 28 Curtis Hill Road and New Spencer Road
• Gas station and convenience store at 16 Sturbridge Road
• Battery energy storage system at 288 Southbridge Road
• Multi-family development at Masonic Home Road
• Stormwater runoff enforcement at City Depot Road

DCRSD- School Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Members will also consider votes on the SHRHS Program of Studies, the Student Opportunity Act, and an operational audit update.

• Fiscal Year 2025 budget vote
• SHRHS Program of Studies vote
• Student Opportunity Act vote
• Operational Audit update vote
• Acceptance of donation from Steven Lamarche

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review pending items. The agenda includes updates on grants and the planning of an art exhibit.

• Grants updates
• Art exhibit planning
• Review and approval of minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a series of budget hearings for various municipal entities. The meeting includes scheduled sessions for the COA, Water Sewer, Assessors, Library, and Baypath.

• COA budget hearing
• Water Sewer budget hearing
• Assessors budget hearing
• Library budget hearing
• Baypath budget hearing

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will review previous meeting minutes and discuss upcoming events at Heritage and HES. The council is also tasked with finalizing focus areas and creating specific goals for the budget.

• Approval of January 30, 2024 minutes
• Review of CES event at Heritage
• Establishment of 2-3 budgetary goals

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a Host Community Agreement for Charlton Investments, LLC. The board is also reviewing draft Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and processing personnel appointments and resignations.

• Host Community Agreement for Charlton Investments, LLC
• Draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Appointment of Police Officer
• Appointment of Special Police Officers and Traffic Constables
• Resignation of Assistant Town Accountant

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several site plans and special permits. Discussions include a proposal for 16 multifamily housing units and a potential zoning amendment for battery energy storage systems.

• Cayer application for 16 multifamily housing units at Trolley Crossing Road and Masonic Home Road
• Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment for a Utility Scale (Over 5MW) Battery Energy Storage System Overlay District
• Gunter, LLC special permits for reduced frontage lots on Carroll Hill Road
• The Boston Outdoor Living site plan modification at 220 Sturbridge Road
• Curtis Hill Estate, Inc. flexible development definitive plan off Old Spencer Road

Public Hearings

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application from Gunter, LLC. The applicant is seeking approval for two reduced frontage lots to build two new single-family homes.

• Application by Gunter, LLC for two reduced frontage lots
• Proposed construction of two new single-family homes
• Project site: Assessor’s Map 37, Block A, Lot 5 (approximately 10.9 acres)
• Location: Agriculture (A) and R-60 district

Water/Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will review the January 2024 monthly operating report from Veolia. The body is discussing sewer connections for Center Depot Rd and Curtis Hill Estates, as well as an update for Bay Path Rd.

• Veolia Monthly Operating Report for January 2024
• Center Depot Rd sewer connection
• Bay Path Rd update
• Curtis Hill Estates sewer connection
• Treatment plant gate upgrade

Fire Substation Committee

The Fire Substation Committee will meet to review the project status with Context Architecture and CHA. The body will discuss site and internal configurations, design options, and the schedule and funding plan.

• Project status review with Context Architecture and CHA
• Review of site configuration
• Review of internal configurations and design options
• Review of schedule and funding plan

Economic Development Commission

The commission is meeting to reorganize its membership and continue discussions regarding 2024 goals. The body will also continue a discussion on outreach for the first quarter of 2024.

• Reorganization of membership
• Q1 2024 outreach discussion
• 2024 goals discussion

DCRSD- School Committee

The Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee will meet to conduct a workshop regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• School Committee Workshop: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

DCRSD- School Committee

The School Council will meet to discuss the FY25 budget development and the School Improvement Plan. The agenda includes updates on teaching, learning, management, and operations for the 2023-2024 school year.

• FY25 Budget Development
• School Improvement Plan presentation by Mr. Elwell
• 2023-2024 School Year updates on teaching and learning
• Management and operations updates from Mr. Resener, Mr. Leach, and Mr. Scanlon