Ad Hoc Wildlife Committee c/o Board of Selectmen's Office 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 Phone: (508) 248-2200 and for questions: (508) 248-5697 Fax: Email: Meetings: Meetings are generally held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History Room of the Charlton Public Library. Dates and times are posted on the cable television community bulletin board and at the Municipal Offices. Meetings are open to the public. Areas of Responsibility: The Ad Hoc Wildlife Committee reports to the Board of Selectmen.  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. 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 at 978-265-9503 (cell) for more information. Wildlife Articles: Wildlife Tidbits - The Coyote Beaver Buzz Brings Butterflies The American Black Bear Wildlife Tidbits - Beavers Interpretive and Educational Programs: Charlton Wildlife Essay Contest: “What’s Your Favorite Local Wild Animal?” The Charlton Ad-Hoc Wildlife Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the “What’s Your Favorite Charlton Wildlife” essay contest. The winners are: Shannon Costa, grade 4, who wrote about the Eastern Screech Owl; Rebecca Davison, grade 4, whose favorite animal is the beaver; and Julia Westwell grade 6 who wrote about deer. Winners were awarded prizes at the Charlton Library. 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 annual art and writing contests and other educational events. For more information contact Karen Ogden at kao@charter.net or (508) 248-9942. Composition of the Committee: The Committee consists of seven representative members involved with the community. A Board of Selectmen (BoS) member may act as liaison. Wildlife Committee Members: Lisa Dorr Darleen Emco-Rollins Jamie Kordack, Chairperson, (508) 867-5866 Karen Ogden, email Sarah Rulnick, email Related Links: MSPCA's Intruder Excluder - An interactive guide for detecting and humanely resolving confluicts with unwanted household and garden visitors in three simple steps. Beavers, Wetlands and Wildlife Charlton Board of Health Charlton Conservation Commission Mass Wildlife - Beavers in Massachusetts Mass Wildlife - Trapping and Related Regulations Living with Wildlife