NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Annual Town Meeting: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7 PM at the Charlton Middle School. Warrant | Moderator's Video

MA DOR Override Guidelines

Conservation Commission:

• Got pictures from the Free Fishing Day at Snows Pond? Please email them to Conservation Agent Todd Girard at todd.girard@townofcharlton.net for inclusion in a slideshow. Visit the Conservation Commission webpage to view the slideshow.
• Charlton Conservation: Outdoor Report 5-14-12: “Gone Fishing” that is a very typical note left on the kitchen counter at my house. With that note is a brief location of where I am going, who will be with me, and what time I intend on getting home. The fish list is a must have so your family knows where you are in case of an emergency. Read more....
• June 2 and 3, 2012 - STATEWIDE FREE FISHING WEEKEND! Take a friend or family member fishing for free--you won't need a fishing license to fish any waterbody statewide for these two days! It is time well spent with family and friends. Your purchase of a fishing license directly supports fishing, stocking, education and fish habitat management programs. More info...

Water/Sewer Commission: Residents wishing to connect to the water may begin the process immediately to connect their residences to municipal water. They may call the Water and Sewer Commission at 508 248-4953 for information.

Senior Tax Work-off Program: The Charlton Senior Center is taking applications for the Senior Tax Work-off Program for FY 2013. The Charlton Board of Selectmen approved an additional regulation for this program that allows a representative to work for a senior citizen who may be physically unable to work, but would like to participate in the program. Get details here.

Highway Department: New petitions for private roads are available for pick-up at the Highway Department Office. View List of Private Roads

The FY 2012 tax rate for the Town of Charlton is $12.00 per thousand