Town Elections: Nomination Papers are now available for May 1, 2010 elections. Last day to take papers out is March 11th. Visit the Town Clerk's webpage for list of open seats and more information. Town Election: May 1, 2010.

NOTICE - STAFFORD STREET BRIDGE – NORTH BOUND LANE WEIGHT RESTRICTION
Please be advised that the weight limit for the Stafford Street Bridge – North Bound Lane has been posted at 20,000 lbs. due to a crack discovered in the outside bridge beam. Mass D.O.T. Engineers are currently working to resolve this structural deficiency. Updates will be posted when received.

Household Hazardous Waste Day: Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Casella Waste Services Facility, 165 Barefoot Road (across from the landfill). Download the Flyer!

Cemetery Notice: The Cemetery Department will begin its annual spring cleanup in all Town maintained cemeteries on Monday, April 5, 2010. All decorations, flowers, boxes and baskets must be removed prior to this date. Any items left after this date will be picked up and discarded by Cemetery department personnel. Seasonal decorations may be replaced on lots after April 30, 2010.

Annual Town Elections: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Heritage School

Charlton's Earth Day: Saturday, May 1, 2010. Check the Earth Day web page for details!

Annual Town Meeting: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Charlton Middle School

Charlton Rec. Center located at 4 Dresser Hill Road is open to the community! Visit the Activities Council webpage for information or to registration for a program.

Charlton Older Adult Community Center Survey. The Charlton COA is trying to define the requirements for a new Senior Center that will address the needs of Charlton adults and seniors. We need your help. Please complete the form below and mail it to Council On Aging. 37 Main St, Charlton, MA 01507 or use the drop off boxes at the Senior Center, Teds, Southbridge Savings Bank, The Grange, Charlton Market. By March 15, 2010. Download the survey here.

The Boston Post Cane Committee needs your help! We are looking for the original Boston Post Cane that was presented to the town of Charlton in August 1909. This cane was given to the eldest citizen in town and the tradition continued. At one point, the cane never was returned to the town. We are asking all to look in their attics, cellars and any place that your family would store items to see if this piece of history is there. Contact the committee and we can make arrangements to pick it up. Thank you for taking the time to try to help us find the original cane and return it back to the town.

The FY 2010 tax rate for the Town of Charlton is $10.24

Dog License Reminder: 2010 Dog Licenses are Now Available! New licensing period is January 1 through December 31. Visit the Town Clerk's webpage for info.

Tax Collector Announcement: Tax bill payment coupons will now be sent two quarters at a time. No other notification will be mailed to you. Reminders will be published in local newspapers, posted on the Town’s website and the Local Access TV stations. Please mark your calendar with these dates. For more information, visit the Tax Collector's webpage.

H1N1 INFORMATION:
Call *211 or 1-877-211-MASS (6277)
Centers for Disease Control - Swine Flu
MA Department of Public Health
http://www.mass211.org/emergencyinfo.html
Public Health Fact Sheet
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus - Information for School and Childcare Settings
For more documents and information on H1N1, visit the Board of Health webpage