Contact Info Wildlife Committee 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 P: 508-248-2200 F: Email Office Hours N/A Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Local History Room of the Charlton Public Library Agenda Minutes Wildlife Committee Members Jamie Kordack, Chair 508-867-5866 Karen Ogden Email Sarah Rulnick 508-731-0619 | Email There are 4 openings. Wildlife Committee (Ad Hoc) The Ad Hoc Wildlife Committee reports to the Board of Selectmen. The Committee consists of seven representative members involved with the community. A Board of Selectmen (BOS) member may act as liaison. The mission of the Wildlife Committee is to educate and inform Charlton residents about local wildlife, options regarding conflicts with humans and wildlife and applicable laws. The Committee holds Family Wildlife Nights and sponsors art and writing contests and other educational events. Responsibilities include: GATHERING INFORMATION through the conduct of hearings, site visits, exchange of information with other communities and organizations with interest in wildlife populations, habitats, and human-wildlife coexistence, etc. DISSEMINATING INFORMATION to the townspeople through education on applicable laws, alternatives for resolution of problems, sources of financial assistance, etc.; ADVISING AND ASSISTING other town committees, commissions, and boards that are dealing or may deal with issues that involve wildlife or wildlife habitats, or whose actions may affect wildlife or wildlife habitats, etc.; and REPORTING to the Board of Selectmen. Beavers: If you are experiencing beaver-related issues, contact the Charlton Wildlife Committee for information on exploring all of the options available. We’'ve had great success with helping people use humane solutions to flooding and tree damage. Contact our chairperson, Jamie Kordack at 978-265-9503 (cell) for more information. Announcements Forms and Documents Wildlife Articles Wildlife Tidbits - The Coyote Beaver Buzz Brings Butterflies The American Black Bear Wildlife Tidbits - Beavers FAQs What do I do if I have beaver related issues? Links Board of Health Conservation Commission Beavers, Wetlands and Wildlife Mass Wildlife MSPCA: Living with Wildlife MSPCA's Intruder Excluder - An interactive guide for detecting and humanely resolving confluicts with unwanted household and garden visitors in three simple steps.