Forms and Regulations
FORMS
Board of Assessors:
Assessors Abatement Package
* (Hints, Appraisal Info and Real Estate Abatement application)
*You MUST also choose one of the applicable accompanying forms:
Chapter Land Classification Form (State Tax Form CL-1): This 4 page form explains that Chapter 61A property owners need to get their annual forms in for renewal.
Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Application (State Tax Form 126-MVE)
Motor Boat, Snowmobile, ATV/Status Change Form
(Fax to Registration and Title Office, Worcester, MA)
Return of Personal Property - Form of List
(State Tax Form 2)
Return of Property Held for Charitable Purposes
(State Tax Form 3ABC)
Request for Certified Abutters List
Declaration of Homestead
Declaration of Homestead For the Elderly Persons
Declaration of Homestead For Disabled Persons
Address Change Request

Board of Health:
Application for Additional Testing
Application for Percolation and Deephole Soils Evaluation
Application for Disposal Works Construction Permit
Application for Disposal Works Installers Permit
Application for Food Establishment Permit
Application for Transportation of Offal Permit
Beaver and Muskrat Permit Package
Certificate of Compliance
Declaration of Restrictions (wells)
Engineering As Built Certification Form
Farm Animal Registration Form
Installers As Built Certification Form
Request for Plan Review
Plan Review Application Completeness Form
Request for Septic Inspection
Request for Site Inspection to Extend Period of Validity
Required Items for Building Permit
Fee Structure - Title 5

Building Commission:
Building Permits:
Accessory Permit 1 & 2 Family
Additions, Remodeling, New dwellings
Directions - Accessory Structures, Repairs
Directions - New Dwelling, Additions, Remodeling
Application for a Building Permit Other Than a One or Two Family Dwelling
Application to Demolish an Existing Structure
Application for a Sign Permit
Window Schedule Worksheet

Conservation Commission:
Conservation Commission Forms

Fire Department:
Open Air Burning Permit (sample)

Police Department:
Alarm Registration Form
Dog Complaint
Notice of Trespass
House Check Request Form
Registry of Motor Vehicles Forms
Firearms Forms:
  • Instructions for LTC and FID applications - please read this first!
  • Application for New/Renewal of a Firearms Identification Card (FID)
  • Application for License to Carry (LTC)
  • Change of Address Notification for FID or LTC

    Gas/Plumbing Inspector:
    Gas and Plumbing Permit Fees
    MA Uniform Application for Permit to do Plumbing and/or Gasfitting

    Planning Board:
    Site Plan Application Requirements
    Application - Site Plan Review
    Special Permit Application Requirement
    Application - BEP Special Permit
    Application - Senior Living Development Special Permit
    Application - Reduced Frontage Special Permit
    Application - Common Driveway Special Permit
    Application - Sign Special Permit
    Application - Wire Communications Facility Special Permit
    Application - Scenic Road Special Permit
    Subdivision Regulations
    Subdivision Forms
    Zoning Bylaw
    Zoning Changes Table

    Water/Sewer Commission:
    Application - Metered Billing
    Application - Sewer Connection
    Elderly Person Sewer User Charge Abatement/Exemption Form

    Wire Inspector:
    Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work and Schedule of Wiring Fees

    Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA):
    ZBA Application

    Miscellaneous:
    Application - Town of Charlton Application for Employment
    Application - Road Opening Permit
    Dog License (Mail in Form - 2010)
    Dog License (Mail in Form - 2009)
    Historic District By-Law
    Streetlight Repair Forms

  • REGULATIONS
    Alarm System By-Law
    Cemetery Rules and Regulations
    Dog Restraint and Regulations By-Law
    General By-Laws
    Open Air Burning Rules
    Personnel Bylaw
    Subdivision Regulations
    Water/Sewer Commission Rules and Regulations for Metered Water and Sewer Billing
    ZBA - Chapter 40A
    ZBA Guidelines
    ZBA Rules
    Zoning Bylaw
    Zoning Changes Table

    Attorney General of Massachusetts
    Attorney General's Open Meeting Law Guidelines
    Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division
    Secretary of the Commonwealth's Guide to the Massachusetts Public Record Law
    State Ethics Commission
    State Ethics Commission Guide to Conflict of Interest Law for Municipal Employees
    State Ethics Commission 930 CMR 5.00
    (Re: gifts, benefits, school fees, admission fees, etc.)

    Charlton Assessor's Office - PROPERTY ASSESSMENT DATA

    Town of Charlton - 2008 Annual Report

    CHARLTON MASTER PLAN (without maps)

    Permitting Guidebook (276.73KB file) - A Guide to the Review and Approval Process for Development in the Town of Charlton (November 2008)
    This Permitting Guidebook was created as a guide to assist you in the process of obtaining a license/permit in the Town of Charlton and therefore, provides summary information only. Specific town authorities should be contacted for more detailed information and verification of license/permit pricing. Due to lack of funding, the Permitting Guidebook was not updated in 2009. Please verify information through the proper department.